My goals this semester were:
1. Perfecting shuddho bhasa (formal Bangla)
2. Getting past basics of writing, being able to write longer complicated sentences using more conjuncts.
3. Increasing my speed/familiarity with reading.
Looking back on these goals, I think I successfully completed all the following, which is super! However, I think I met goals a little below the mark, meaning that I did not meet my desires as well as I would have liked to meet them. I wanted to increase my reading to the point that I would not stumble as often as I do, but I haven't gotten there yet.
As for conjuncts, I did learn some, but there are SO many that it's hard to figure out how to get more out of the way. Sabrina and I decided that it would probably better to confront them as I came across them rather than seeking them out because there are various exceptions connected with them that it would complicate my learning more than help.
I realized that writing is my strongest asset in Bangla; I feel the most comfortable with writing and am the best at spelling and recognizing which letters to use except occasionally. Especially in comparison to reading, my speed is faster with writing.
Regardless, I am pleased with my progress because I have met the basics. Now that these are cemented, I can focus on fine tuning my learning next semester- which will be more challenging because it probably means dedicating more time to it. I think this semester helped me figure out best what I want to do more with Bangla now in terms of how to learn more and get better at it. Excited for next semester, but I will be working on it over winter break!
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