"""N2""" in Japanese by December 31, 2023 (Complete 1700 hours of study and get 3 passing grades on 3 different N2 practice tests under similar conditions to the exam.)
1700 Hours of Japanese Study :
Pre-Advanced Level: The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree.
Reading
One is able to read materials written clearly on a variety of topics, such as articles and commentaries in newspapers and magazines as well as simple critiques, and comprehend their contents. One is also able to read written materials on general topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers.
Listening
One is able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed in everyday situations as well as in a variety of settings, and is able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents. One is also able to understand the relationships among the people involved and the essential points of the presented materials.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese-Language_Proficiency_Test?oldformat=true#Test_format
Complete a Double Super Challenge in Japanese by December 31, 2023
2x Super Challenge - Japanese Films :
2x Super Challenge - Japanese Books :
Complete a Regular Super Challenge in Portuguese by December 31, 2023
Super Challenge - Portuguese Films :
Super Challenge - Portuguese Books :
Goal Until January 1, 2023
- Complete 64 hours of study/month until 2023 (16 hours/week or 2.3 hours/day)
Stats
Test Results:
2022-01-10
- Duolingo Progress Quiz: 0.6
- JLPT N5 Nihongo Master Practice Test: 40% (6/15)
- JLPT N5 Sample Question: 7.14% (1/14 - lucky guess)
2022-06-21
- Duolingo Progress Quiz: 1.3
2022-07-4
- JLPT N5 Nihongo Master Practice Test: 60% (9/15)
- JLPT N4 Nihongo Master Practice Test: 46% (7/15)
- JLPT N5 Sample Questions: 57% (8/14)
Hours Studied:
2022
- Jan: 37h29m04s (Monthly study total not yet set)
- Feb: 71h39m25s (Completed Goal)
- Mar: 23h7m7s (Fell Short)
- Apr: Almost 0 (Fell Short)
- May: 1h31m35s (Fell Short)
- Jun: 73h12m31s (Completed Goal)
- Jul: 90h42m10s (Completed Goal)
- Aug: 90h08m31s (Completed Goal)
- Sep: 68h01m20s (Completed Goal)
- Oct: 88h41m35s (Completed Goal)
- Nov:
- Dec:
Notes
I am also in "consume and practice" mode for Brazilian Portuguese. I signed up for the Super Challenge for both languages.
Why Japanese?
Back in 2014 it was because I liked Anime/Manga, but was also interested in doing an independent study course on the politics and history of Japan. I never got to do an independent study course, as I was unable to find an advisor.
So now it is a combination of an interest in doing area studies about Japan, independently and on my own time and going to visit Japan in 2024. I've been squirrelling away money for the trip already . Neither of these things require Japanese, but I think most of the people here already understand why I am going to try this anyway.
Why So Detailed?
Without the detail, I will be aimless, and I will not get to where I want to be. I really enjoy concentrating on one thing and one thing only, but I've spent a long time working against this tendency. Whether it is school that demands we divide our time between 5-6 different subjects, or people around me who say I need to be "balanced".
I am done with being "balanced", being "balanced" doesn't work for me. I am going to put in as much of my free time as I can into Japanese starting June 1 2022.
(All with good humour of course, I am technically suppose to be putting all my concentration into some vocational training right now, so much for being done with balance )
CDR wrote:Why is your journal titled the way it is?
Will you, dear reader, dislike me forever for using cheesy quotes and admitting this is how I set my goals, and the inspiration for the name of the log?
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
― Les Brown
Additionally, the quantified nature of the goals are because of my adherence to the 4 Disciplines of Execution
https://www.franklincovey.com/the-4-disciplines/
1. Focus on the Wildly Important
2. Act on Lead Measures
3. Keep a Compelling Scoreboard
4. Create a Cadence of Accountability