Japanese Goals -

I am using this post to outline what I want to achieve in JPN 101/102 this year, and the specific things I will do to reach those goals.

Goals:

1. I want to be able to pick up phrases and general ideas from the speech of native speakers (whether in real-life contexts, or from Japanese media).
2. I want to be able to speak Japanese phrases in a way that sounds natural, in both tone and speed. I do not mind having an accent so much, but I do want to be understandable without difficulty.
3. I want to be able to understand Japanese writing at least with grammatical proficiency (I believe building vocabulary will take longer)

Methods:

1. I will attend one of the せんせいの office hours at least once every two weeks, in order to make sure I have understood the curriculum for that period, as well as to consolidate information.
2. Go to にほんのたべる at least twice a month, to engage in social Japanese conversation practice, learn about Japanese culture, and to have fun and eat good food!
3. Watch an episode of a Japanese show/anime at least once a week.
4. Repeat aloud (at least twice) the Listening Activities in the workbook whenever they are assigned.

さようなら、

こるそん (Colson, Calvin)