Adult: June 8th, 2010 - 4 Weeks
One month into this and I have a believe my routine for learning is suiting me well. As I said in previous posts, I’ve gone all in with Michel Thomas Method because it goes slowly, repeats things clearly and you learn along with two other students learning for the first time. I like hearing improper pronunciations from students because when the teacher corrects them you get a better understanding of how it should be spoken. It is also very easy to listen to on the subway and walking to the office. I can softly repeat the words and on a New York subway no one pays any attention.
I have listened to Disk 01 throughout the entire first month. I just got to the end of it a day or two ago, and I feel as thought I am ready to move on to Disk 02. I hope to move a bit faster through the other Disks but still want to retain a strong understanding of the material. At this pace I will finish all the Disks in January of 2011. I do not want to rush through them just to say I finished all 8 disks in 3 months, because I don’t think I will retain as much information but would love to be at least 75% through them by the end of the summer.
I will record myself saying all the sentences taught in Disk 01 later tonight. This is where the Judge and give some feedback on my progress. Plus it will give whoever is reading this something to listen to and laugh at.
Right now I am actually feeling good about progress and would like to dedicate more time to learning. I anticipate being frustrated and happy throughout this process.
