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Buy a cheap notebook (I recommend moleskine) and jot down any new vocabulary or phrases that you hear. For each entry, write down the new language, its meaning, and one or two examples of its usage. If you hear a word you know used in a new way, write it down again.  If you take up a Japanese hobby you get three benefits for a Rocket Japanese Review. First, you get to take up an interesting and enjoyable hobby which is fun in itself. Second, you’ll find a great place to interact with Japanese natives and get plenty of speaking practice. Finally, you’ll get a source of motivation to study Japanese harder. You can take up anything from flower arranging (ikebana) to sword-fighting (kendo).