Final PE 1-13-17

A final check up and reflection of my goals as this semester ends!

My goal was to go to the language table every other week at least. I did manage this unless something inescapable came up, and I am happy for that. However, I really need to go to every week's language table. I think speaking is the most important aspect of Japanese I want to learn, so I should utilize every chance I get.

I did practice with classmates a couple times at our own little breakfast Japanese language table, but this I could also make more time for if I only put a little more effort in.

Shibata sensei's office hours were very helpful, and I went often, but around the end of December I didn't go as much as I should have!

I listen to Japanese pop music and focus on the lyrics when walking places around campus. This has been really fun, and I've found some great bands!
I also practiced with PE over Christmas break many times, and studied grammar a lot on my own.

Overall, I think I have been doing a good job and dedicating a lot of time. However, I really want to learn Japanese, so I should dedicate even more time if I want to really improve. It can be difficult with all the other work for classes, but that's no excuse!