Lesson the First:
Wa, Desu, Dewa Arimasen, Deshita, Dewa Arimasen Deshita
Wa: This is the particle is a subject indicator. That means that whatever was before it is the subject of the sentence.
example: Watashi wa juu go sai desu.
When writing in hiragana, the particle 'wa' is written as 'ha' for some reason.
Desu: This means 'is'. When used at the end of a sentence such as the example above, it denotes a positive statement.
In hiragana, it is written 'desu', but it is pronounced with the 'u' silent or said so softly that it is barely audible.
Dewa Arimasen: This means "is not".
example: Anata wa sakana dewa arimasen!
It denotes a negative statement. Wakarimasu ka?
When written in hiragana, it is 'deHA arimasen' for the same unknown reason as above. (This does not mean however, that all 'wa's in japanese are 'ha's, this is only for the particle 'wa'.)
Deshita: This is an ending meaning 'was'. Most verbs with "ta" at the end are past tense.
Sore wa ramen deshita.
Thats pretty simple.
Dewa Arimasen Deshita: This is just a combination of the above endings meaning 'was not'.
example: Saru wa watashi no dewa arimasen deshita.
Thats the first lesson, i hope you learned something!!!!!! heart Next I think I will teach you about.... hmm, 'ga' sentences... So yeah. Mata Atode!