I have learned a lot in Mandarin since the start of this Trimester, and am satisfied with my progress and grades. I have made considerable effort especially in the area of homework. I have also improved in participation. I feel that I have improved a lot in listening and speaking; I now recognize and am able to understand more of what is being said in Mandarin, such as when my Chinese friends talk and what is being said at market places and restaurants. However, I still struggle with reading and character writing because I find it hard to memorize the characters and how to write them. I also have a problem with remembering characters long-term. In the next Trimester I plan to improve in reading and writing, by reading more and reviewing more so that the characters will go into my long-term memory.
