Language Log 3
I am so bad at updating.
Well, I've only managed to do a few more Pimsleur lessons, mostly because I keep forgetting to update my iPod with new audio.
On the plus side, I've discovered SharedTalk which is great for instantaneous language exchange. I've chatted with both French and Chinese speakers, including one lovely person who actually sat down and gave me a whole Mandarin lesson. I downloaded QQ (the Chinese version of ICQ chat, except it does EVERYTHING) to get a chance to talk to her more.
So yes, language exchange is really neat! It really helps you realize your language limits.
I did go through a few more PopUp Chinese lessons, which were fun and gave me more practical phrases to use.
In reading news, I finished reading both The Westing Game and The Magicians of Caprona during my trip to California (visiting family and helping my brother slowly move out). Both extremely amazing, and I'm going to move onto Witch Week (Chrestomanci Book 3) as soon as my physics test is over. Why isn't this series a movie/BBC miniseries/awesome comic book yet?
And... study abroad news! I finally got my eCoE, which means I can apply for my student visa for Australia. I can also sign up for classes now, and I jumped on my two PoliSci courses and one French class. I'm still trying to get into the health policy class, but I get the feeling it'll have to wait until orientation, when I have my advising appointment. Still, I'm excited! I've applied for housing (it may still fall through, admittedly), bought my plane tickets, and set up a bank account abroad. I am so ready to travel.
Well, I've only managed to do a few more Pimsleur lessons, mostly because I keep forgetting to update my iPod with new audio.
On the plus side, I've discovered SharedTalk which is great for instantaneous language exchange. I've chatted with both French and Chinese speakers, including one lovely person who actually sat down and gave me a whole Mandarin lesson. I downloaded QQ (the Chinese version of ICQ chat, except it does EVERYTHING) to get a chance to talk to her more.
So yes, language exchange is really neat! It really helps you realize your language limits.
I did go through a few more PopUp Chinese lessons, which were fun and gave me more practical phrases to use.
In reading news, I finished reading both The Westing Game and The Magicians of Caprona during my trip to California (visiting family and helping my brother slowly move out). Both extremely amazing, and I'm going to move onto Witch Week (Chrestomanci Book 3) as soon as my physics test is over. Why isn't this series a movie/BBC miniseries/awesome comic book yet?
And... study abroad news! I finally got my eCoE, which means I can apply for my student visa for Australia. I can also sign up for classes now, and I jumped on my two PoliSci courses and one French class. I'm still trying to get into the health policy class, but I get the feeling it'll have to wait until orientation, when I have my advising appointment. Still, I'm excited! I've applied for housing (it may still fall through, admittedly), bought my plane tickets, and set up a bank account abroad. I am so ready to travel.