Post #22

 This semester in Elem. Japanese II really taught me about the nuance in grammar and how the way in which things are worded do matter upon the context. This semester has also taught me how to slow down and take my time with the language. This semester also reinforced that language comes from the heart and the time put in. 

I'm honestly looking forward to taking First Year Japanese II next semester and keep building on the language. I also want to set a goal for myself next semester and that's to really take in the beauty of the language and not rush the process even if I'm slammed with work and other stuff.

Post #21

 私のサンクスギビングはたいへんでした。Detroitでかえりました。私のかぞくがいました。私と私の母はテレビをみました。

Post #20

 I think きょうどう is the art of archery, or the mastery of the bow. There's not a lot that I know about this. 

As with any discipline, one of the things you need to have in order to become good at it is patience, dedication, and the ability to slow down. When you're able to do this, you're able to see your mistakes in a level-headed manner and focus on the proper form.

My biggest question is if it's hand specific. How does being left handed instead of right handed change the approach?

Post #19

One of my favorite channels on YouTube is Real Real Japan. One of the things that I love about their shorts is that they are able to laugh when something doesn't make sense or breaks your brain when trying to conjugate. It really helps me feel less alone in the language learning process because even when a native speaker stumbles, it reminds me that I just have to show up not be perfect. I attached the first video they published on their channel here.

Post #18

 あきやすみはしあわせでした。私のちちのうちにかえりました、でも一人でにかえりませんでした。私はしゅくだいをしました、それから poolのしあいをしました。まいあさ 私と私のあねと私のちちはいっしょにコーヒーをのみました。