Journal 10

[Bowman Rains]

In preparation for my final exam in Bahasa Indonesian, I started to review my notes, the study guide Thalia made, and the study guide that I made.  After seeing how much I have accomplished this semester, I finally feel like I have learned a lot.  When going week by week, it is difficult to realize just how much material I have covered.  This semester, I have learned the numerical system, tenses, grammar rules for specific question words, and vocabulary.  While I do not have it all memorized, I do know a fairly large portion of the material.  I am confident in my ability to take my existing knowledge and add to it in future lessons with Thalia next semester.  I feel that I have found some good study habits for vocabulary, and I have also learned what methods of learning work best for me.  Without using flashcards and recordings of the language, I would be lost in the class.  The semester was difficult, but it is rewarding to see how much I was able to teach myself the language.