さくぶん

みなさんこんにちは。ベっか　です。Columbia だいがくのがくせいです。いちねんせいです。じゅうはっさいです。Albany からきました。どうぞよろしくおねがいします。

Abroad

It is exciting to think that in a few years (maybe my junior year), I could study abroad in Japan. I've heard such good things about both Kyoto and Tokyo, I think either one would be amazing to study in. However, I know that in order to feel comfortable going there, I'll want more than just an introductory course worth of Japanese knowledge. I went to France after several years of studying French and it was still overwhelming! I think I will continue to take Japanese up until I have finished at least intermediate 2 (and hopefully more, if I study over the summer). Then, I also realize, that the very best way to learn the language is to immerse myself in the country!

first week of Japanese

Hajime mashite. Becca desu. Watashi wa Columbia Daigaku no gakusei desu. Watashi wa ichinensei desu.

I am interested in taking Japanese because I find Japanese culture so interesting and would love to spend time in the country. My first week of Japanese was a little scary but also very exciting. It is completely different than anything I have learned before, which makes it fun but also hard. I particularly like writing the hiragana. Speaking is the hardest for me; pronunciation is hard and it's hard to put together sentences on the spot.

Dozo yoroshika! -Becca Lewis