What do I want to achieve this semester?
1. Pitch, pitch, pitch
I continue to struggle with pitch when speaking. Whenever we do pitch exercises in class, I have a hard time distinguishing the differences between rising and falling pitches, so it's something I definitely still have a lot to improve on.
2. Speaking naturally
Aside from pitch, I would like to speak at a more natural pace. I still continue to stumble over my words, and I take my time in trying to form grammatically correct sentences when speaking. I'm afraid of making mistakes, so I need to find a way of getting over this fear.
How will I focus on these goals?
1. I will try to attend office hours at least every other week. Last semester I may have gone only once, and I was supposed to go back, but I didn't. This semester I hope to change that.
2. I will also try to watch at least one episode of an anime every week. I don't really have time or much interest in watching anime, but I need to improve my listening abilities as well. Hopefully this will help in improving my pitch as well.
3. I hope to practice Japanese with friends. Perhaps that will be at language table, or just casually with other friends who speak Japanese.
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