What's the best college in the western United States for learning Japanese?

Question:

I've found a lot of colleges in Oregon with majors and minors in Japanese, as well as good study abroad programs but I can't really decide which one. Willamette, UO, etc.

Answer:

None. Its sad to say that learning a language in school is the worst method. Its expensive and not worth for what you learn. You learn as much in 4 years as you do with a basic begging book. They teach you only polite language, and outdated terms.

http://www.123japanese.com

- Teaches full Japanese lesson free
- Polite, Casual and slang Japanese (all Japanese)
- Fully explains lessons
- Teaches kanji and kana aswell
- Has video lessons
- Books, vocabulary lists and a forum to help you learn



http://www.japanesepod101.com

- Has many lessons
- unfortunately not free, you only get 1 week free trial (but just keep signing up with fake email)
- Teaches polite and casual Japanese


http://www.maggisensei.com

- It teaches random lessons
- Detailed lessons on wide variety of topics
- Casual and polite Japanese