Things to [Not] Do While Trying to Learn Japanese

– Do NOT learn vocabulary from anime fansites
– Do NOT rely on anime or manga being a primary source of learning
– DO learn kana as early as possible
– DO ditch romaji as fast as possible
– DO learn kanji as early as possible
– DO learn grammar as early as possible
– DO learn vocabulary as early as possible
– DO practice your Japanese as much as possible, both writing and reading
– DO listen to as much Japanese as you can
– Do NOT use anime for speaking practice
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This is just a random list of things I picked up.