Talking with the exchange students was really fun! It's important to practice grammar and vocabulary in class, but having an authentic conversation that progresses beyond that really builds speaking skills and makes me more comfortable communicating in Japanese. It also shows me how much I've improved since the last time I did a language exchange; it's really encouraging to see all my studying resulting in real, useful skills.
Everyone was a bit shy at first, which is understandable in any language, but I think by the end most of us were more comfortable and we really got to engage in conversations about mutually interesting topics. I'm sure all of us will be much more confident the next time we have such an opportunity, too!
I hope it was beneficial to the exchange students as well, since it can be hard enough to make friends in a place you're familiar with, let alone in another language or in a foreign country. By really talking to each other, everyone can make the most of their educational opportunities while having fun at the same time!
Everyone was a bit shy at first, which is understandable in any language, but I think by the end most of us were more comfortable and we really got to engage in conversations about mutually interesting topics. I'm sure all of us will be much more confident the next time we have such an opportunity, too!
I hope it was beneficial to the exchange students as well, since it can be hard enough to make friends in a place you're familiar with, let alone in another language or in a foreign country. By really talking to each other, everyone can make the most of their educational opportunities while having fun at the same time!
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