This week, we did some review of what we have learned thus far. Personally, I did not realize how much Indonesian I have actually learned this past semester. Although I realize that each week we are working little by little to achieve some beginner level in Indonesian, it is remarkable how much I have been able to learn and retain thus far. While I am not by any means fluent in Indonesian, after the review session I felt somewhat surprised by how much I was able to understand, even at a beginner level. So far, I have slightly changed the methods by which I have tried to memorize and retain Indonesian words.
An effective method I have found that has helped me the most is trying to have a conversation in Indonesian and reading the dialogues that are found in the text book, with a partner. Using this method has helped me with my pronunciation, grammar and syntax, and my ability to create longer sentences. Having a convention in Indonesian has also helped me feel more comfortable making mistakes all while practicing what I already know.
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