こんばんは。わたしはけさはちじにおきました。くじからじゅうにじまでべんきょうしました。ひるやすみはじゅうにじじゅうごふんからいちじまででした。じゅぎょうはいちじじゅっぷんからにじにじゅうごふんまででした。
いまわたしのへやにです。こんばんべんきょうします。じゅういちじにねます (I hope!)。
- ベンジャミン.メイヤーソン
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
はくぶつかん @ FIT
わたしはゴンザレズさんとはくぶつかんにきょういきました。 It was at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Some of the clothing was semi-Western in nature, as Japanese fashion designers of the late 20th century were influenced by the punk movement in the UK. Others were unique to Japan, such as the sailor and military school uniforms. We were only there for about さんじゅっぷん, but it was worth it!
- Ben M.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Why I'm Studying Japanese
Hi all!
I chose to study Japanese for several reasons. First, I believe that learning the language will give me greater access to the rich culture of Japan. I take great pleasure in viewing Japanese art works (especially the woodblock prints of the Edo period) and enjoying Japanese cuisine. And the social customs, which are very much about showing respect and acknowledging superiors, interest me greatly. I believe that learning the Japanese language will provide me with insight into this culture that I would otherwise be unable to obtain.
Second, I like the way that the Japanese program is set up at Columbia University. Constant studying is encouraged, and homework assignments are given every night for practice in penmanship, conversation, and grammar. Thus, I know that this class will be rewarding and teach me what is considered a very difficult language.
After these first two weeks, I feel that the most difficult part of learning Japanese is understanding the spoken language. I can pick out certain words here and there, but sometimes the speech is so quick that I have trouble translating sentences in my head. However, I'm hoping that the daily practice CD we use will help me become more comfortable with spoken Japanese.
Anyway, I need to go now, but I'll post some new content soon (in Japanese I hope)!
- Ben M.
I chose to study Japanese for several reasons. First, I believe that learning the language will give me greater access to the rich culture of Japan. I take great pleasure in viewing Japanese art works (especially the woodblock prints of the Edo period) and enjoying Japanese cuisine. And the social customs, which are very much about showing respect and acknowledging superiors, interest me greatly. I believe that learning the Japanese language will provide me with insight into this culture that I would otherwise be unable to obtain.
Second, I like the way that the Japanese program is set up at Columbia University. Constant studying is encouraged, and homework assignments are given every night for practice in penmanship, conversation, and grammar. Thus, I know that this class will be rewarding and teach me what is considered a very difficult language.
After these first two weeks, I feel that the most difficult part of learning Japanese is understanding the spoken language. I can pick out certain words here and there, but sometimes the speech is so quick that I have trouble translating sentences in my head. However, I'm hoping that the daily practice CD we use will help me become more comfortable with spoken Japanese.
Anyway, I need to go now, but I'll post some new content soon (in Japanese I hope)!
- Ben M.
Introduction
はじめまして。わたしは Ben M. です。じゅうきゅうさいです。アメリカからきました。
コロンビアだいがくのにほんごのがくせいです。わたしのせんせいはまついせんせいです。
どうぞよろしく。
コロンビアだいがくのにほんごのがくせいです。わたしのせんせいはまついせんせいです。
どうぞよろしく。
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