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  これ は ワシントンタワ- の ゆるキャラです。 なまえ は ハラです。シアトル の ワシントンタワ-に すんでいます。ハラ は せがたかくて、 かお が みじかいです。 耳 と 口 が 大きいです。目と はな が 小さいです。かみ が みじかいです。あお の セ-タ- を きていて、 みどり の ジ-ンズ を はいています。ハラ の しゅみ は フットボ-ルです。一週間 に 四回します。 ハラ は とてもかっこいいです。 ハラ は やさい が すきじゃないですが、 ケ-キ が だいすきです。

This week I've been watching a very popular Anime called Naruto. Currently I am on episode 20 of season 2, where Naruto and his classmates are competing in the Chunin Exams. Throughout the episodes I am able to recognize some words, which is a great way to practice by listening skills. At the moment I am using English subtitles that I hope soon I will be able to use without. So far, I am really enjoying this Anime, I became hooked from the start and can't wait to watch more. I also really enjoy the intro songs. 

  This week I watched a vlog by the YouTube channel, Akane-Japanese Class , where the Japanese youtuber designs her videos to help the viewer better understand the train system in Japan, specifically the Japanese used at the train station and shops as well. She provided various examples and used repetition to help the viewer. I really liked this video because it allowed me to see real life scenarios using Japanese that can help me improve my own language skills. I was also able to recognize and understand a lot more words in this video compared to videos I had watched in the past. I look forward to watching more!😀

Learning Japanese this semester has definitely been more challenging compared to Elementary 1. For example, understanding the difference between な and い adjectives but also the introduction of いますand あります. Even though it was quite tough at times, I still really enjoyed going to class and improving my Japanese. Can't wait to learn more next semester!!👍

  サンクスギビングはどう {です／でした} か。どこで、だれと、何をしましたか 私 の サンクギビング は よかったです。 たくさん の ねましたからつまらなかったです。 いもうと いっしょに  ノートルダム大学 で しました。 

What do you think Kyudo is? I think kyudo is a form of archery. I think is a competitive traditional sport in Japan. In order to become good at kyudo I think you have to be really focused and stable. I would like to ask the kyudo teacher how long it takes to become a professional.