Help with Japanese vocabulary please (･_･?)

[Aristotlese]

Hello fellow Gaians!
I was wondering if someone could help me build on my Japanese vocabulary.
I currently know:
- salutations such as hi, hello, how are you, etc.
- pronouns such as I, you, he, she, they
- numbers and colors
But I would like to know verbs so I can practice reading or writing sentences.
If anyone would be kind enough to compile a list of common verbs
Or give me some advice as to where I might find such a list,
I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you for your time.

~ Arie

 

[Meriru]

Aristotlese

Hello fellow Gaians!
I was wondering if someone could help me build on my Japanese vocabulary.
I currently know:
- salutations such as hi, hello, how are you, etc.
- pronouns such as I, you, he, she, they
- numbers and colors
But I would like to know verbs so I can practice reading or writing sentences.
If anyone would be kind enough to compile a list of common verbs
Or give me some advice as to where I might find such a list,
I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you for your time.

~ Arie

I think its better if you read up on it in a textbook or in some websites. A good one is http://www.freejapaneselessons.com

Verbs are not as simple as you think they might be. Anybody can give you a list of verbs, but the question is, do you know who to use them in a sentence?
It's not enough that you know the verbs in Japanese, but you need to know the conjugation rules and their forms for each tense (past, present/future, etc.).

Try the website I suggested. It may be of great help to you.  

[Aristotlese]

Thank you!
Actually, I am starting to search for textbook that can teach me Japanese.
I was thinking of a book called, "Read Japanese Today" by Len Walsh.
Have you read any (textbooks) that you think might be helpful?

Oh, I see.
I'll try to find verb conjugation rules as well as verbs then.

But for the time being, I'll try your suggested website.
I appreciate your quick response! ^ ^

~ Arie

 

[Father Harlot]

I've used the Genki textbooks, and they're pretty good for grammar, but that's just my opinion.  

[Aristotlese]

Really? I'll search for them.
Thank you for your opinion and suggestion.
^ ^

~ Arie

 

[kuroikappa]

If its verbs you want to know about, McGrawHill's "Verbs & Esentials of Grammar third edition" is pretty good. it even includes a free audio download. ^^  

[Angel80l]

a site that i found to be helpful is www.japanesepod101.com
there you can download lessons to help you speak japanese. The lessons range in skill from newbie to advanced. as for a textbook i an using 2 books. they are kanji de manga ISBN4-921205-06-X and japanese for busy people vol 1 kana version. hope this helps everyone.  

[Sontasia]

I have also used the Genki textbooks and they are wonderful. I highly recommend them.  

[Angel80l]

i found a great free mobile app to help with both kana & kajin. just go to www.languagebug.com on a java equiped mobile and look for KanaQ and Kanji Training.