Reflections and Goal Statement : February 2015

Reflection: In the second half of this past semester, I tried to focus more on being able to speak more smoothly and with a greater variety of structures. Repeated exposure to vocabulary has helped me recognize and utilize words faster and more intuitively. Looking back at my previous goals:

• I was able to attend the language table once or twice more. 
• I did not find the time to watch anime regularly, but I did find that watching anime actually did help me with my pronunciation. 
• I did not keep up with my goal of regular Anki/flashcard practice.

I was able to meet more times with my language mentor, especially leading up to finals, which was incredibly helpful in improving my speaking skills. 

In the next few weeks, I will focus on the following:

• Attend the language table more often, now that I feel more comfortable with the language.
• Set a regular schedule to practice speaking in free conversation, whether with classmates, friends, or my mentor. 
• Try to find ways to review flashcards during otherwise wasted time like walking to class, to make more efficient use of time. 

New Goal Statement: To be able to have fluid conversations with speakers of a similar level by building and practicing key vocabulary and grammar.