How can I improve sentence formation and particle usage?
I'm currently studying for the JLPT N5, and my biggest weakness is sentence formation.
I usually know the meaning of the vocabulary and grammar points, but when I try to make my own sentences, I often put the words in the wrong order. My sentences don't sound natural compared to the examples in textbooks or how native speakers express the same idea.
I also feel that my understanding of particles (は, が, を, に, で, へ, と, etc.) is weak, and that may be the main reason.
For those who have passed N5 or higher, what helped you improve sentence formation and particle usage? Did you use any specific books, exercises, or study methods that made a noticeable difference?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!