Nihongo Kaiwa Kurabu
I've been trying to find a Japanese language class that doesn't conflict with my work schedule, but so far no luck. I did find the Japanese Conversation Club at the international center. I went for the first time last week and it was very fun. It was a mixture of Japnese native speakers and people wanting to practice their Japanese (like me). I plan to continue going and hope to get better with practice.
I've also been trying to practice my Japanese when I'm out and about. In the grocery store, I ask where the coffee or the eggs or something else is. I tell the store worker I don't read kanji and ask if something has meat in it. I greet people I come in contact with and try to answer their questions. I know it small stuff, but that's what I have now. I really want to find a class!
4 comments:
I well remember that's how I started too. Also I paid a local housewife who had no English to give me lessons. That was very effective too and might suit your schedule. Could your school help you find such? Good luck.
I think the Conversation Club will be a great way to practice your Japanese. I really do believe the best way to learn a new language is to use it in every day life. That small stuff seems to be a great way to learn every day
I think it's fantastic that you're making such an effort to improve your language skills! I'm useless with other languages....only english and the local Afrikaans.....
I remember when the tv series "Shogun"played I was absolutely enthralled by the culture and language and read the book....writing down the phrases.....it's such a beautiful lyrical language I think :)
Melinda is so right - use a bit of 'small stuff' on a daily basis and you will improve big time! How about looking for someone who's interested in embroidery. Then using Japanese will be even more fun!
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