MAKIKO

At first we usually chat about how we're doing/what we've been doing etc. I'm glad to say that these simple conversations in Japanese are not a source of dread for me anymore, but I can tell my teacher about my activities quite confidently now, with guidance of course :) Then we practiced reading (a text about colors) and in the end did a bit of textbook exercise on connecting verbs. :) Again, very useful and nicely structured lesson, thank you very much Maki-san. :))

In today's lesson warm up we went through some vocabulary concerning animals in the Zoo. It was fun as I love animals :D Then we started on lesson 6 in Genki 1 and practiced Te-form which is honestly one of the most useful grammar points for building up your Japanese grammar. :) Thank you Maki-san and see you next week! :))

We learned new vocabulary through reading a simple text about Japanese meals made from eggs. :) Then we practiced adjectives and talked about what we like/don't like. At this point I can sustain a simple conversation, ask about person's likes/dislikes, experiences, daily life etc. Through daily self-study and weekly lessons with Maki-san, my listening has improved a lot and most importantly my speaking is also catching up. Thank you!! :)

Another fruitful lesson with Maki-san where I could feel my improvement. :) We made a lot of sentences and connected sentences by using te-form. Italki lessons are a good way to practice what I learned by myself, ask questions and get feedback about mistakes etc. I feel encouraged to study more as always - thank you Maki-san and see you next week :))

Very fun lesson :)) We played shiritori and read from the book. Will be starting new lesson next time. Also learning some Fukuoka dialect for my upcoming trip. :D Thank you Maki-san, I had fun while learning as always. :)

Good and fun practice as always :) We continue learning about Japanese customs and traditions through reading, which has been very interesting, since about some of them I've never heard before. Then we also usually do a couple exercises from the textbook. I like making sentences and chat in simple Japanese. Japanese doesn't feel scary anymore. :D