What's a good way to learn japanese?

[wannabedamned]

I want to learn, But I'm finding it hard to find a classroom environment in which to learn in, Anywhere in Barnsley\Wakefield\Sheffield, It would have to be specifically an evening course you see.

So are there any good sites\materials\books\audio tapes\video lessons. Out there that could help me?

Reason I'm wanting to learn is because Japan is a place I want to visit during my lifetime, but not just once, I'd like to make it frequent, But I dont want to go over there expecting my english language and culture to get me by, And i dont want to go into a bar and grunt the japanese word for beer\lager. I want to understand the language, and I also want to learn about the culture too.


Any help?

 

[wannabedamned]

Honestly, I would never have thought to do a search on a predominately IT forum, But then again, What hasnt been discussed on here

I like the look of that japanesepod101.com, Also at the first reply, I would LOVE to just up and leave for a few years But I don't have the nestegg to do it lol