I made a regular video blog, embedded below. Here, I discuss the different elements I am using to further my Japanese language education. As many of you know, my goal is complete fluency, so really getting the most out of this immersion experience is a high priority for me.
Edit: I apologize to anyone who saw the original posted video. Its audio ended up going way out of sync when it actually uploaded to YouTube. I've since fixed the problem and re-uploaded. Let me know if there are still any problems with it. Thanks!
Friday, November 6, 2009
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Liked the format. Interesting to hear about a particular segment of your adventure in Japan. I would encourage you to do more. it was like having a conversation with you, without me interrupting!
ReplyDeleteAunt Madeline
i must admit i endured all 9 minutes and 26 seconds of your video
ReplyDeletetalk about more interesting things like culture or about the type of relationships you have with the people there or something but it was nice to see your face ... lookin' good
miss you bro bro keep posting i check it all the time
Love, Your Sissy
Madeline forwarded me your blog/video - I live in Naples, FL as well.
ReplyDeleteI would shorten the length a bit, but the format was good. Would love to see videos of the band as well as your teachers/students.
If you are using the CLAIRE advanced level books, I would encourage you to sign up for the JLPT tests. Level 2 or maybe even level 1. Most of the bookstores in Japan will carry study guides for these tests and they are quite good.
There is also a kanji test with ranging levels. I have a friend who is on level 4 - she says that it's been a challenge, but she likes it.
How are classes going? What is your biggest hurdle at school so far? What level is your highschool - meaning what percentage of your students will go on to University?
Michelle - Nagano Ken PA/AET 2001-2004
How about speaking the language. Do a sentence in Japanese and then translate for us. Would like to here some of the bands music! Sounds like you are starting to blend... UB
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the suggestions! I'll try to incorporate them in my future posts. I'll also try to answer most of the questions there too.
ReplyDeleteAs for videotaping my students, we've been specifically told that we are not to publicly post pictures/videos of our students, otherwise I totally would. They're great, and I think everyone would really enjoy seeing that kind of video.
As for the JLPT, I'm planning on being here for another year, so I'm going to get as far as I can this year using my one-on-one lessons and the CLAIRE textbook, and then devote my formal studies next year toward passing the *crosses fingers* JLPT level 1 using texts designed specifically for that test.