I did well on learning from my mistakes on the tests and reviewing my learning on a regular basis. I improved on reading, listening, writing, and speaking throughout this Japanese 11 course (compared to last year). I can continue using Quizlet and OneNote to improve my Japanese study habits. Throughout the course, I also used sticky notes for productivity. There were always some words or grammar points that take long time to understand or memorize. Writing them down on a sticky note gives me the ability to quickly capture them as well as new information.

When faced with ambiguity or setbacks, I didn’t hesitate to ask questions to my peers and the teacher to advance the development of my ideas. Asking questions gave me a greater sense of understanding, which motivated me to learn more. I appreciate feedback on my worksheets and prefer it comes in written feedback. Written feedback allows me to view and consider them whenever I proofread my work. Some long term goals for myself include improving my Japanese pronunciation and learning diverse vocabulary. My plan to achieve them is to continue reviewing what I learned and use Japanese mobile dictionary frequently.

I will continue my Japanese language acquisition over the year by reviewing vocabulary and grammar notes. Reviewing would ensure me to retain the information that I learned through this course.

If I could travel back in time, I would tell myself to stop ruminating (stressing) about my test results and try to overcome test anxiety. I would tell others to use Quizlet and whiteboard more frequently when preparing for tests. Both of them helped me to figure out what vocabulary or grammar point I am struggling with and focus on that.