Semester Goals!

2-7-17

Making a goal post helps keep me accountable for working on my Japanese further than just in class and homework. So let's start this semester off right!

-Able to conjugate and form correct tenses quickly
-Quick recognition of necessary particle when speaking
-Ability to read faster, especially Katakana
-Continue to correct pitch and pronunciation so I am more clear to native speakers



Actions I will take:

1) Japanese Language Table!
With three different times available each week, even if I can't make the Tuesday one, I plan to go each and every week. Verbal speaking is what, personally to me, is most important, so even if I'm busy I will be making time to practice. Even if this means missing a dinner a week with my friends!

2) Shibata Sensei's Office Hours!
Every other week to work specifically on pitch and pronunciation. This is a great resource and I should utilize her help!

3) Stop Using Romanji in Notes
This makes it easy in the short run for me, but I think is hurting my reading speed in the long run. I also should try to read the practice in the book and other things more often.

4) PE
Do a shadowing and another extra exercise each time we have a PE due.

5) Continue to find and enjoy Japanese Pop music. Saying I'll watch a show in Japanese each week is a bit difficult to do, but listening aand paying attention to the lyrics in music is good also!