1 month down and still going strong

So I typed up something but now it appears that I can't post it from word into this!!! I hate technology. Anyways I mentioned that I was having issues with particles. We now have a new one Ni but I believe I will get it with some practice. I am also having trouble remembering my old vocabulary. I am hoping a nice weekend with my flashcards will fix this.

I also noticed that Josh was trying to have a study group. This sounds like a good idea except for the fact that I am the one who normally gets the group of topic by talking philosophy. Maybe I can figure out how to do the same in Japanese.

Good luck until next time.

Why Study Japanese

I have decided to study Japanese for a number of reasons. One of my reasons stems from the fact that I have been to Japan twice in the last year and half and am still speechless on my whole experience. Everyone in the spectrum from the service industry to people on their day off were extremely kind and helpful. The result of these trips gave way to a desire to learn more about the Japanese culture.

In addition to my above reason, I thought it would be a cool challenge to learn three different alphabets while learning to speak a new language. So all and all I not only want to learn more about this culture but I also want to challenge myself to try a language that is totally unique from my own.

And finally, I have considered the possibility of returning to Japan to live or to visit. I believe that before my next trip I should make a point of attempting as best as I can to become familiar with the local customs and communications (out of respect for my would be host country, Japan).

Up until now the item which has been really challenging is getting used to sentence structure like remembering to use desu or Ka. The hiragana has been ok but I guess we will see if it stays that way.

me and myself

わたしはキアです。
アメリカじんです。
アメリカのワシントンからきました。
コロビャだいがくのがくせいです。
にねんせいです。
せんこうはぶつりがくです。