Amelia Oliver

Immersion is really the best way to learn [any language]. You either use it or you end up forgetting the vast majority.

Note: in Spain, “que tal” doesn’t actually mean “what’s up” like the teachers tell you it does. It means something more literally like “how are you”, and is just used conversationally like English people say “what’s up”. Hence, if someone asks you “que tal” and you reply “nada” it becomes rather humorous for them.

Hello, I have seen anime movies like Howl’s Moving Castle and Castle in the Sky and love them! But now I’d like to read manga too. I read my friend’s copy of Fruit’s Basket, and liked the form of the manga, but thought the story was a little too…girly…. for what I like to read. I don’t want to use the word girly… what I didn’t like about it was the fact that the people changed into animals of the zodiac when they hugged someone…. seemed too (simple?)... too reminiscent of Pokemon (I’m sorry if someone is a fan)

I noticed someone who had commented previously is reading “The Ring”. I’ve seen the movie and it was alright, but maybe a little scarier than what I like to read for books (If I’m completely off the mark, please let me know).

For a newbie to the world of manga, can anyone reccomend something between these two? Basically what I’m looking for is something with a little depth but that I can still get through. As much as I search, I can’t find anything to read.

p.s.
I hope I haven’t offended anyone’s taste in manga… if i did, i’m really really sorry!

Okay, this goal is SO worth doing. It’s a strange skill not many people have, so it’s always impressive. I was lucky enough to have learned from a former clown, but it was only a brief lesson, so I never got past juggling with bean bags. My next goal is to learn to juggle with clubs. Anyone know how?