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2010-12-20

Essay02-2c: Language Learning Stories

I have learned a lot of foreign languages, for example, Japanese, English, Spanish and Korean. I think that it is difficult to learn foreign languages, but nevertheless it is so interesting and important to learn foreign cultures and languages. I began to learn Spanish and Korean from I entered university. As for English, I learned it for 7 years, but I am not good at speaking English. When I learned foreign languages, I realize that it is important to figure out Japanese. So let me begin by explains how learned Japanese. Then I tell you about my language learning experiences.


When I was a pre-school student, I liked to learn Japanese, including Kanji. I am interested in the U.S.A, when I was ten years old. That is what I set off learn English. There were a lot of pictures and the Stars and Stripes of America in my room that time. However, I didn’t have opportunity to learn English then. When I graduated from elementary school, I buried in time capsule on ground with my classmates. I got a picture of Twin Tower into the time capsule, because I don’t forget that incident.


Next, I tell you about my junior high school days. I started to learn English at this time. At first I learned alphabet. It is the base, but I delighted to learn it. When I was thirteen years old, I took part in English seminar because of I was recommended my English teacher to join it. I could good experience there. It was my first time that I come in contact with a foreigners, so I remember that I was keyed up over to speak English with them. I made friends with other participants them.


I went cram school after I entered to high school, since it was more difficult that the English class. In addition to English, I learned Japanese classics and Chinese classics. I was particularly poor at Japanese classic. However, since I belonged to the humanities class, I did spend much time on these classes.


Now, I learn English as my specialty at university. I have four classes relate to English, and these are reading, listening, speaking and writing. These are not so easy for me, but it is a challenging content.
I am especially poor at speaking, so I teach Japanese to overseas student with my friend in English. It is pretty difficult thing, but I will try to progress with my English.
When I was a freshman in university, I learned Spanish as a third language. It was so difficult for me, for example pronunciation and spelling. I could learn Spanish culture as well as language. I also learn Korean since this year. Korean close to Japanese in some respects, so it is easer compared with other languages. Since I want to know about Korean culture and language, I exchanging letter with my Korean friend. It is so interesting, so I will keep it!!

I will tell you about the reason why did I start to learn Korean. I like the K-pop singer when I was junior high school student, so I was interested in Korea. My favorite Korean singer is TOHOSHINKI, and their chorus is amazing!! I have many favorite songs, so I can't select the best song. Therefore, I would like to hear their songs. Regrettably, I have never been to Korea, so I want to go to Korea very much!!


Next, I tell you about my favorite Western music is "Man In The Mirror" that is Michael Jackson's song. I especially like the words. My best language is Korean, because Korean is similar to Japanese. Opposite to it, I am poor at Spanish, because it is difficult for me to speak with a trill. I want to learn English and Korean with my friends harder than present.

Finally, I often listen to Western music and K-pop. It helps to memorize a word in common use and pronunciation. It is important things that we are exposed different culture. If we figure out them, we can find other side of own country. I want to learn more other languages from now on!!


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