Journeys for Knowledge

Though my adventures in Japan do not start until September, I decided it would be wise to start preparing early with some language classes. Luckily my lab in Cambridge will pay for these classes since their use is professionally motivated, so bit by bit I am learning Japanese like I have always wanted. The class is quite small, only 6 students total, but that just means we spend more time practicing and less time reviewing. Already after 4 classes I’ve noticed a difference in my comprehension of the language while watching anime, and conversely watching so much anime has helped me develop decent pronunciation. I can imagine how much faster I will learn once I arrive in Okinawa.