Hello everyone
Today I'm gonna introduce to you a great app to learn languages
I've been using it to learn English and Japanese
There are tons of other languages such as English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and so on
One great thing about this app is that we can learn the practical language
which can be used outside of the classroom
We can learn phrases that are actually spoken in real life instead of just textbook knowledge which can be used outside of the classroom
We can learn phrases that are actually spoken in real life instead of just textbook knowledge
This app is called "Hinative"
Saying Hi to native speakers
We can download Hinative on both Android and IOS, it can also be used in web browsers
I will search Hinative in my Google Play store
It's the round orange application with a cute little creature saying Hi
This is a Q&A app - you can ask and answer questions
You can send questions to native speakers of your target languages
Moreover, you can answer questions about either your mother tongue or the language that you are fluent
Previously, I saw a question about the difference between "lam on" and "vui long," (both mean "please") which caused me a headache :))
It's very interesting. You can introduce your language to the world and learn some other languages at the same time.
The thing is you learn the language used in real-life situation which makes a lot more sense (am I right?)
Before installing I read some of the reviews and the app got lots of favorable reviews
Most of the feedbacks were positive - the app is practical and helpful for learning languages
It's not about technical grammar
OK. Installed. Now, just click it.
You can sign up easily via Email, Facebook and Twitter
You can click any icon below to register I already signed up, so this time I just need to sign in
I signed up with my gmail last time And when you ask a question, answers come back really fast
It feels like there's a big community who waits out there ready to answer at any time
And because of their enthusiasm, you will get lots of notifications
Therefore, I like to manage those notifications by email, which allows me to filter them to a separate category
When you finish signing up, the app will ask you a bunch of questions to complete your profile
There are 5 icons on the bar at the bottom When you finish signing up, the app will ask you a bunch of questions to complete your profile
There are 5 icons on the bar at the bottom
Home, Notifications, Ask, Profile and Settings
In spite of being written in English, they all are very simple and understandable - could help you improve your English Home, Notifications, Ask, Profile and Settings
In spite of being written in English, they all are very simple and understandable - could help you improve your English
Let's look at my profile In spite of being written in English, they all are very simple and understandable - could help you improve your English
Let's look at my profile
You will be asked which is your native language(s), which language(s) are you interested in, etc.
They also want to know your level of the language you are interested in (My Japanese is around intermediate level)
These info will be saved to build to your profile They also want to know your level of the language you are interested in (My Japanese is around intermediate level)
These info will be saved to build to your profile
Beside languages, you can also learn more about culture and regions
You will be asked about country or region you know well and those of your interest Beside languages, you can also learn more about culture and regions
You will be asked about country or region you know well and those of your interest
After completing your profile, I highly recommend you to upload a avatar picture
People tend to answer to accounts that have an avatar picture
The picture of your face makes you appear more familiar to the public
I myself have a better impression on accounts that at least have pictures in stead of the default place holder
The ask button in the middle provides you sample questions so that you don't have to spend lots of time to type
For example, the first sample question is "How do you say this?" The ask button in the middle provides you sample questions so that you don't have to spend lots of time to type
For example, the first sample question is "How do you say this?"
All you have to do is click the question, fill in the blank with a word, phrase or sentence you want to learn
For example, I want to know what kitchen is in Japanese, I type kitchen in the blank
And post it
and the question is formed
Here, JPviva just ask a question "How do you say kitchen in Japanese?"
Now I will wait for answers, often in no time :)
The notifications show all of my questions and notify me whether they got answered or not
I asked a lot of basic questions like "How do you say house in Japanese?" and Kagura-chan answered really fast, It's 家 (ie)
The first question I've asked here is how to say tired
I received lots of answer like tsukareta,
I even got a very detailed answer including Romaji and Hiragana I received lots of answer like tsukareta,
I even got a very detailed answer including Romaji and Hiragana
The app lets you know the nationality of those who answer your questions so that you know for sure who is the native speakers
Native speakers will ensure the level of natural speeches :)
There are cases where answers not coming from native speakers (I have an answer from an Indonesian friend) Native speakers will ensure the level of natural speeches :)
There are cases where answers not coming from native speakers (I have an answer from an Indonesian friend)
He/She said I'm tired in Japanese is tsukare, which I found not as natural as tsukareta and tsukaremashita (formal) There are cases where answers not coming from native speakers (I have an answer from an Indonesian friend)
He/She said I'm tired in Japanese is tsukare, which I found not as natural as tsukareta and tsukaremashita (formal)
Anyway, your questions are quickly responded, not only from native speakers
Next, the second sample question is my favorite: does this sound natural?
We can ask native speakers to judge a sentence/utterance whether it sounds natural or not
For example, I can type 私はベトナム人です。and ask them to vote
There are 4 options: natural - a little unnatural - unnatural - I don't understand For example, I can type 私はベトナム人です。and ask them to vote
There are 4 options: natural - a little unnatural - unnatural - I don't understand
You can type the sentence or record your voice saying it and ask for evaluation There are 4 options: natural - a little unnatural - unnatural - I don't understand
You can type the sentence or record your voice saying it and ask for evaluation
Someone just answered my question
They answered how to say kitchen in Japanese
There's a Katakana word resembling English キッチン (kicchin) and a Hiragana word 台所 (daidokoro)
As I received the answer, I will reply saying thank you
The more you interact the higher your level can reach. Besides, it's a standard manner As I received the answer, I will reply saying thank you
The more you interact the higher your level can reach. Besides, it's a standard manner
Let's get back to what I said earlier: 'does this sound natural' part
You can speak/type the whole sentence and native speakers will show you which part is not natural and how to fix it
I also posted such questions
You know I've been so pissed off as some people commented me saying KAMISAMA (gods) is not natural
So I recorded my voice and posted it here You know I've been so pissed off as some people commented me saying KAMISAMA (gods) is not natural
So I recorded my voice and posted it here
I got 5 votes for natural and some more responses
like good, kamisama desu ne very good, and thumbs up I got 5 votes for natural and some more responses
like good, kamisama desu ne very good, and thumbs up
The responses are quick and helpful
I also have another very interesting question
How do you say Call 110! I also have another very interesting question
How do you say Call 110!
In Japan, when something wrong happened, you can dial 110 for any case of emergency (police, medical services or fire department) How do you say Call 110!
In Japan, when something wrong happened, you can dial 110 for any case of emergency (police, medical services or fire department)
As you describe the situation, they can send police, ambulance or firefighters correspondingly
When someone asks you to dial 110, they won't say "Please call 110." Too lengthy.
They'll say "hyaku tou ban" (110) When someone asks you to dial 110, they won't say "Please call 110." Too lengthy.
They'll say "hyaku tou ban" (110)
That's all you have to say They'll say "hyaku tou ban" (110)
That's all you have to say
Here I got an answer from a Japanese native speaker, but she probably typed too fast That's all you have to say
Here I got an answer from a Japanese native speaker, but she probably typed too fast
She answered "hyaku juu tou ban," spoken by no one apparently People say either "hyaku juu" or "hyaku tou ban"
"hyaku juu" is Cardinal and "hyaku tou" is Ordinal, which people use more widely
but thanks anyway after that I got an answer with a recording
And I got one more answer that is very detailed
Therefore, it's not necessary true that native speakers are always correct
They may just make a typo mistake, but sometime they actually do not know the correct answer Therefore, it's not necessary true that native speakers are always correct
They may just make a typo mistake, but sometime they actually do not know the correct answer
You know the point of getting help from native speakers is to know how to say something in a natural way They may just make a typo mistake, but sometime they actually do not know the correct answer
You know the point of getting help from native speakers is to know how to say something in a natural way
it's not about accuracy it's not about grammar (because native speakers doesn't equal grammarian) You know the point of getting help from native speakers is to know how to say something in a natural way
it's not about accuracy it's not about grammar (because native speakers doesn't equal grammarian)
I speak Vietnamese very well, and I'm good at Vietnamese literature, but sometimes I couldn't answer to a basic grammar question it's not about accuracy it's not about grammar (because native speakers doesn't equal grammarian)
I speak Vietnamese very well, and I'm good at Vietnamese literature, but sometimes I couldn't answer to a basic grammar question
Anyway, I can say someone speaking natural Vietnamese or not I speak Vietnamese very well, and I'm good at Vietnamese literature, but sometimes I couldn't answer to a basic grammar question
Anyway, I can say someone speaking natural Vietnamese or not
Therefore native speakers mean fluency over accuracy Anyway, I can say someone speaking natural Vietnamese or not
Therefore native speakers mean fluency over accuracy
That's why you should wait for 2, 3 people answered your question before jumping to any conclusion Therefore native speakers mean fluency over accuracy
That's why you should wait for 2, 3 people answered your question before jumping to any conclusion
There are some other sample questions and free questions as well
I think these sample questions are very useful, especially for those who are not very good at English There are some other sample questions and free questions as well
I think these sample questions are very useful, especially for those who are not very good at English
Also, you can ask questions about countries and regions
I made some questions about onsen (hot springs) and water parks in Kanto area Also, you can ask questions about countries and regions
I made some questions about onsen (hot springs) and water parks in Kanto area
These questions will be answered but it will take more time than questions about languages I made some questions about onsen (hot springs) and water parks in Kanto area
These questions will be answered but it will take more time than questions about languages
Language questions could be answered by any native speakers but you have to know the region to answer these cultural/regional/food and places relating questions These questions will be answered but it will take more time than questions about languages
Language questions could be answered by any native speakers but you have to know the region to answer these cultural/regional/food and places relating questions
Therefore, the response speed is quite low Language questions could be answered by any native speakers but you have to know the region to answer these cultural/regional/food and places relating questions
Therefore, the response speed is quite low
But I like these kind of questions. It's not just ask and answer, you can always discuss more. Therefore, the response speed is quite low
But I like these kind of questions. It's not just ask and answer, you can always discuss more.
The interaction around here is really good. The overall atmosphere is very friendly.
You are welcomed to ask more around a topic, even get to know more people, and even make friends The interaction around here is really good. The overall atmosphere is very friendly.
You are welcomed to ask more around a topic, even get to know more people, and even make friends
It becomes an international community that can help you, for example, traveling to a foreign country without worrying too much about lacking info You are welcomed to ask more around a topic, even get to know more people, and even make friends
It becomes an international community that can help you, for example, traveling to a foreign country without worrying too much about lacking info
As you click HOME, it directs you to a kind of forum - language sections
I have Vietnamese and Japanese sections As you click HOME, it directs you to a kind of forum - language sections
I have Vietnamese and Japanese sections
In Japanese section, I can read other people's questions and answers I have Vietnamese and Japanese sections
In Japanese section, I can read other people's questions and answers
I go here in my free time and often learn some useful phrases
You can check out some questions when you have time and take away something helpful
The section next to it is Vietnamese
I notice that Vietnamese people are very enthusiastic in answering questions (good job) The section next to it is Vietnamese
I notice that Vietnamese people are very enthusiastic in answering questions (good job)
I think this app is one of the best in learning practical language
I got so many notifications because so many people are willing to answer my questions :)
This is how I filter those notifications in my gmail so that they do not distract me from important news I got so many notifications because so many people are willing to answer my questions :)
This is how I filter those notifications in my gmail so that they do not distract me from important news
Above is my review on how to use the app and its effectiveness in learning languages
I also love the fact that this app doesn't contain any advertisements
HiNative also has a Premium version which just includes a few extra features like bookmarking I also love the fact that this app doesn't contain any advertisements
HiNative also has a Premium version which just includes a few extra features like bookmarking
It's not that you upgrade merely to remove ad (I hate that kind of app)
This app is totally free and the premium version gives you something helpful instead of just paying money for an ad-free app It's not that you upgrade merely to remove ad (I hate that kind of app)
This app is totally free and the premium version gives you something helpful instead of just paying money for an ad-free app
There's a premium trial which everyone should try (cost you nothing, why not) This app is totally free and the premium version gives you something helpful instead of just paying money for an ad-free app
There's a premium trial which everyone should try (cost you nothing, why not)
Moreover, when I study, I stay away from my phone (too distracting). I often study and work with my computer.
When there's a notification from Hinative, I can open it directly from my computer (it's faster when I type on the keyboard and use my mouse)
I can study and check Hinative (also sort of studying) at the same time When there's a notification from Hinative, I can open it directly from my computer (it's faster when I type on the keyboard and use my mouse)
I can study and check Hinative (also sort of studying) at the same time
When I get out of the house, I can open Hinative on my phone, which is also convenient
What I like about this app, firstly, you learn practical language, used by native speakers in real life When I get out of the house, I can open Hinative on my phone, which is also convenient
What I like about this app, firstly, you learn practical language, used by native speakers in real life
I've studied lots of useless things, just for the test, so I know, it's a waste What I like about this app, firstly, you learn practical language, used by native speakers in real life
I've studied lots of useless things, just for the test, so I know, it's a waste
Secondly, this community is very large, so you get answers very fast I've studied lots of useless things, just for the test, so I know, it's a waste
Secondly, this community is very large, so you get answers very fast
I once needed a Japanese resume sample so badly and thanks to Hinative, I was able to wrote it right away
And thirdly, thanks to the instant interaction, you can get up-to-date info
I remember searching something on the internet and the result was like 2 years ago And thirdly, thanks to the instant interaction, you can get up-to-date info
I remember searching something on the internet and the result was like 2 years ago
Now, ask your questions and the questions should be updated with current changes I remember searching something on the internet and the result was like 2 years ago
Now, ask your questions and the questions should be updated with current changes
These are the benefits you can take advantage of
Hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching. Bye bye!
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