This was a great first lesson. I am still nervous about speaking Japanese but Aya Sensei made me feel comfortable right away. I had many opportunities for Japanese conversation and reading. Most important for me, Aya Sensei quickly assessed my ability level and my learning practices, and she made some very useful suggestions about how I could better use my study time in the future to enhance both my reading and comprehension at the same time. I learned a lot during this lesson. At the end I felt I had accomplished something and felt challenged to do still more. I think that's what great teachers do! Highly recommended.
Hello everyone. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Everyday, as I continued to work with all of you, I found that we had made quite a bit of progress before I even knew it. It is like when you are climbing a mountain, concentrating on each step, and when you glance up for a moment, a beautiful sight appears in front of you.
When studying a language, there is always something new to discover each time. I have a lot to learn myself as I think about various topics with my students. I guess I have been able to come this long because there is never a dull moment. I am only here thanks to all of you.
Any language can be difficult to learn. However, “whether it is difficult or not” is not a criterion for choosing what language to learn. The most important thing is “whether it is enjoyable or not.” Whether you are studying a language for work or for your daily life, if you find something you enjoy, you will be able to stick with your studies. So let us continue to have fun learning together. Your determination to have fun will motivate you to continue your studies.
The steps we take one after another is the only way to reach a destination faraway. I hope to continue this journey with all of you. Thank you.
***hilde31