Wednesday, May 20, 2009

01 year 24 and 25 weeks into study

I have really gotten lax on the Chinese studying, but I have done much more work in the past couple of days than I have been doing. I spent much of the day compiling all the words that I plan to be able to read by August. I hope that I can do it all right now, so I don't have to worry about it later.
I have made very little gain in speaking or writing since early April. Part of this is because I have been in school, and the other part was that I was busy with other things that were distracting me from the studies. The distractions have been removed, so I can focus on the Chinese learning.
I am also in the process of finishing up the necessary paperwork necessary for my stay in China. It is not too much longer before I am there.

Friday, May 8, 2009

01 year 23 weeks into study

Hello everyone,
Not much to report this week. It was a slow week studying-wise. I am beginning to ramp up my efforts. There was a considerable period where I was getting many cards wrong on my daily review, but I have been doing quite well in the past few days. Those days should clear out of the stack in the next couple of days. I have finished much of the work that I need to do in order to graduate from college, so I plan to pursue Chinese studying full time in the next three months. I should have much to say starting next week!

Friday, May 1, 2009

01 year 22 weeks into study part 2

Hello everyone,
I plan to get back into the swing of things very soon. My semester is almost over, and I may not be able to study every day, but I am starting up again. I studied today for the first time in a long time. I am still eager to learn Chinese, and looking forward to moving there this summer.

01 year 20, 21 & 22 weeks ~ hiatus

I took a hiatus for a few weeks on account of other responsibilities trumping the studying.