1. Improve my speaking. Get more confident speaking and less hesitant. I also want to be able to listen very well, so the speaker can speak in a natural speed. I will start going to Japanese tables for 2nd years in hopes of picking up more natural conversations. This might be tough but I think it will really help.
2. Improve my vocabulary. Outside of classroom as well, I wish to learn more vocabulary that are also not in Nakama textbook. More vocabulary is essential if I am to speak more variably. Grammar is important but so is vocabulary. Again, going to 2nd year Japanese table will be helpful, and so will reading vocabulary study sheets/flash cards. I will read outside of class every weekend.
3. Get enough knowledge to get around Japan by the summer. Before PII, I wish to have the ability to get around Japan with common tasks. This way, I can take advantage of PII and learn as much as I can. I can do this by doing well in the class, and paying attention to everything from the news, to the culture, to the language (through points 1-2).
2. Improve my vocabulary. Outside of classroom as well, I wish to learn more vocabulary that are also not in Nakama textbook. More vocabulary is essential if I am to speak more variably. Grammar is important but so is vocabulary. Again, going to 2nd year Japanese table will be helpful, and so will reading vocabulary study sheets/flash cards. I will read outside of class every weekend.
3. Get enough knowledge to get around Japan by the summer. Before PII, I wish to have the ability to get around Japan with common tasks. This way, I can take advantage of PII and learn as much as I can. I can do this by doing well in the class, and paying attention to everything from the news, to the culture, to the language (through points 1-2).
