Midterm Reevaluation of PE Goals

Now that half of the semester has passed, let's reevaluate my goals once again.

My only PE-related goal from my last evaluation was to become as much native-sounding as I could. This is a little vague, so I will get some more details written down. I will also add a few more PE - related goals.

1. Be as native-sounding as I can, with a big focus on understanding the speaker, as well as understanding what I have to say. My speaking will need more time and practice to become as good as a native's, that is beyond doubt. However, I can at least begin to work on my listening, which is another important part of becoming native-level, and also just to know what I should be saying (even if the sound isn't as good). My speaking then just has to catch up.

2. Going off number one, I need to work on my listening. This will be helped immensely by watching anime/movies and listening to j-music. I already listen to Japanese music a lot, often a Japanese radio station at the gym. I should find some time to watch Japanese shows too.

Biggest part of PE is to speak and listen, so I think these improvements will have big effects in my Japanese learning.