Last month (June, 2012), we
had the あいことば (aikotoba=passwords) contest to reinforce Japanese pronunciation,
rhythm, and tone.
<Winners>
☆ 1st Melissa Ginn
☆ 2nd Damien Hicks
☆ 3rd Alyshia Ryan
☆ special award for effort David Bourgeois
I would like to
congratulate not only winners but all participants who did such a great
job.
The judge was a
Japanese student at MUN. She said it was really difficult to choose because
everyone's entry was so good. I am also very impressed at how much improvement
that I am seeing in everyone's Japanese level.
Have you
heard the following proverbs?
「千里の道も一歩から」(せんりのみちもいっぽから)
A journey of a
thousand miles begins with a single step.
It means…
No matter how
large the task, it all starts with just one step. If something seems difficult,
try doing just a portion at a time. Eventually, you'll complete the task.
「学問に王道なし」(がくもんにおうどうなし)
There is no royal road to learning.
It means…
There are no shortcuts or east roads in learning.
Do your best!