I want to learn Japanese so I can study abroad there, but I'm basically a complete beginner (I know only around 20 words in Romanji) and I was wondering where I should start. I have Rosetta Stone and the Pimsler audio tapes. I've been using these side-by-side for the past few days, but I feel I'm not retaining alot, and only guessing what it says. Are there any better ways?
Sorry, first time posting on the bbs, /jp/ sent me here.