Something that inspired me to learn Japanese is mostly trying out something new or even challenging myself. I was sometimes also inspired by anime and the thinking of going to Japan and seeing the fact that I could also blend in with Japanese people by speaking the same language they speak (which is obviously Japanese). I also wanted to spice up freshman year or even my whole high school years with something new and quite challenging.

One of the main goals I have for Japanese class is generically learn the language, but to dive deeper I’d say I would want to memorize the whole Hiragana and Katakana alphabet, so when I come to Japan I could be able to read some signs that are displayed out there in Tokyo. But I would also want to achieve my top goal, which is helping out on learning Japanese or being a helper to not just help out but convince the people that are learning Japanese in the future, to learn more Japanese.

One of the motivations I use in a class is usually “Remember your Goals!” or even “If you do your school work now you can chill.” But when it comes to studying different languages like Japanese, I get excited and my motivation change a little like “Woah! I’m going to be learning a different language and a whole new alphabet, different from the suggested language. (French)” The only thing that really makes me down is my struggles, but even when I struggle I still remember that one motivation that’s motivating.