- Is Journaling Important in a Language Study?Are you a language learner? What methods do you employ while learning a language? Here is an interesting yet powerful technique you can follow. Here are some insights you can apply to your Japanese Language Learning Journey.
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Some Common Methods Used to Learn Languages
Most people employ different methods while learning languages. Some of the tried and tested methods include delayed repetition for vocabulary, shadowing for pitch & accent, using workbooks to master grammar, etc.
Journaling
Let’s explore another interesting technique that can be employed in language learning.
Journaling is a powerful tool in language learning. When applied, it becomes a dynamic means of reinforcing skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the language. Just like writing daily diary entries, journaling helps in vocabulary entries or short paragraphs in the target language, which allows learners to practice grammar, enhance vocabulary retention, and develop a natural flow in their language expression. Daily reflections also help identify lacuna in communication, thereby encouraging learning new vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical patterns.
At Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre, unique techniques are not just encouraged but integrated into their teaching methodologies. The significance of practical application in language learning is given prime importance. Through interesting techniques, such as simulations of real-life scenarios, Japanese Language Learning at Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre gives an immersive Japanese Language Learning experience. Use techniques such as journaling to engage in writing exercises that mirror authentic Japanese communication. So Is Journaling Important in a Language Study after this context? Lets see with examples.
Examples
Here is a simple example of how a simple “self introduction” changes at varying levels of proficiency.
At a Beginner Level of Japanese Proficiency:
こんにちは。私の名前は田中です。日本語を勉強しています。よろしくお願いします。
Hiragana: こんにちは。わたしのなまえはたなかです。にほんごをべんきょうしています。よろしくおねがいします。
Romaji: Konnichiwa. Watashi no namae wa Tanaka desu. Nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Meaning: Hello. My name is Tanaka. I am studying Japanese. Pleased to meet you.
At an Intermediate Level of Japanese Proficiency:
こんにちは。私は田中太郎と申します。27歳です。日本の文化が大好きで、日本語を勉強しています。趣味は読書です。将来、日本で働きたいと思っています。どうぞよろしくお願いします。
Hiragana: こんにちは。わたしはたなかたろうともうします。27さいです。にほんのぶんかがだいすきで、にほんごをべんきょうしています。しゅみはどくしょ。しょうらい、にほんではたらきたいとおもっています。どうぞよろしくおねがいします。
Romaji: Konnichiwa. Watashi wa Tanaka Tarou to moushimasu. 27-sai desu. Nihon no bunka ga daisuki de, Nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu. Shumi wa dokusho desu. Shourai, Nihon de hatarakitai to omotteimasu. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Meaning: Hello. My name is Taro Tanaka. I am 27 years old. I love Japanese culture and am studying Japanese. My hobby is reading. In the future, I want to work in Japan. Pleased to meet you.
At an Advanced Level of Japanese Proficiency:
こんにちは。田中太郎と申します。現在、マーケティングマネージャーとして働いております。日本語を学び始めたのは、ビジネスの場で役立つと思ったからです。趣味は茶道と陶芸で、週末はよく茶道の稽古に行っています。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
Hiragana: こんにちは。たなかたろうともうします。げんざい、マーケティングマネージャーとしてはたらいております。にほんごをまなびはじめたのは、ビジネスのばでやくだつとおもったからです。しゅみはさどうととうげいで、しゅうまつはよくさどうのけいこにいっています。どうぞよろしくおねがいいたします。
Romaji: Konnichiwa. Tanaka Tarou to moushimasu. Genzai, maaketingu manejyaa toshite hataraite orimasu. Nihongo o manabi hajimeta no wa, bijinesu no ba de yakudatsu to omotta kara desu. Shumi wa sadou to tougei de, shuumatsu wa yoku sadou no keiko ni itteimasu. Douzo yoroshiku onegai itashimasu.
Meaning: Hello. My name is Taro Tanaka. I am currently working as a marketing manager at a foreign company. I started learning Japanese because I thought it would be useful in the business world. My hobbies are tea ceremony and pottery, and I often go to tea ceremony practice on weekends. Pleased to meet you.
Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre’s approach emphasizes not only the technical aspects of Japanese language learning but also the cultural context. Learners are encouraged to incorporate cultural observations, personal experiences, and expressions into their journals. To explore careers with the language, Check here.
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