We got some of our results of our various tests and exercises during this term back yesterday. In the conversation test one-on-one with my teacher, I got 47/50. In the conversation test with a classmate, where we recorded ourselves on a tape recorder and handed it in, I got 43/50. On the final exam (there are two during the term), I got 94.4%. I was disappointed with my listening test last time, but this time around I got 95.2%. The average was about 77% and the teacher said before handing them out that she has to say clearly that they were not good. The neighbouring class did the same test and lots of people failed it, I heard. I’m pretty happy that I managed to make such good progress.
Later I’ll write about my dinner last night in Nagoya. I’ll be going again tonight with a different person. Actually, to the same chain of restaurant, “Yama-chan”.
I’ll be afraid to speak Japanese in front of you now after those results! It certainly seems like you made the most of every moment to improve your Japanese. I’ve gone rusty already and it’s only been two months. Maybe you can find some Japanese people in San Francisco to keep you sharp.
I’m really worried about getting rusty. I believe I’ll be living with a Japanese student in San Francisco, but it sounds like they’re a pretty hardcore student so I’m not sure how often they’ll be home to talk with me. Japan Town’s always there and I’m sure I’ll be able to find classes too.