It took me about ten minutes to write that, and I'm sure it's full of mistakes :) I thought it would be good for newbies who stumble into here to see that they don't need to be advanced to post. Feel free to criticize -- I'm here to learn.
I've been studying for a few years, but exclusively reading and listening, not speaking or writing, so I can't piece much together without effort. For anyone just starting out, bear in mind that those are separate skills and you need to practice them all if you want to be proficient.
I'll probably do a lot more lurking than posting, but I figured we all need to chip in occasionally to help these new communities grow. 頑張って！
I'm glad that you feel comfortable enough to post! It can be difficult taking the first step for many as it's scary for all sorts of reasons. In fact, I have a feeling my Japanese is likely lacking compared to other lurkers here, but I also wanted to help contribute in any way I could.
I think the point you make about reading/listening/writing being different skills is an important reminder and helps contextualize one's goals when learning Japanese or any other language. Some may want to read books or manga, while others may want enough to get by when going on a trip to Japan. There are also plenty of other reasons for one learning Japanese, and they're not mutually exclusive. Having these goals are helpful in that they can provide meaningful indicators for progress.
I appreciate you chiming in, as well as any other lurkers just taking a peek here as well.
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