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N3- Missed it by just 3 marks
N3- Missed it by just 3 marks
N3 results were out. I desperately wanted to clear this stage but unfortunately I failed in just 3 marks. Failing by itself is depressing, adding to the torture was the fact that I had missed it by merely three marks. 95 is the pass mark and I had scored only 92. Out of 180 , I had passed in all sections such as reading, vocabulary and listening. But I could not get the aggregate required to clear the level. I was very depressed. Not clearing this level also meant that I had missed the opportunity to demand a salary of 50k to 60k.
My first thoughts after the results were highly depressing and I began cursing life.
It took only moments for me to will back my spirits and enthusiasm. I began to be highly motivated by my indomitable will and high spirit and the “ARVIND” was back. I nailed and killed my depression. I decided that I was the Hercules of motivation and resolved to work even harder the next time I write this exam.
Also while I was preparing for N3, I coached two software engineers for N4. The fact that they had passed N4 injected optimism in to my present. Though I claimed I was only a strategist and had just cleared their doubts, given them assignments, given them rare materials and had not got involved in full teaching, my friend told me that language teaching requires only this, for language is something one has to be learnt all by oneself.
Now I am consumed by my desire to succeed in N3 and I am repeating to myself the following words,
“There isn’t a thing I can’t do, only things I haven’t tried yet ”
Originally published on Tuesday, September 2, 2014
MY FIRST JAPANESE JOB
MY FIRST JAPANESE JOB
For me learning the Japanese language has been the means to the end of succeeding in life differently. After clearing the N4 exams I began applying to a number of companies for the post of Japanese interpreter. These interviews were a great experience for me. I met the people with whom I am actually competing. There were a number of people who were qualified in N3, this became a disadvantage for me. Despite all this I got selected for a job that required travelling all over North India. Though the pay and the job were good, I somehow had my own doubts on joining the job and kept searching for something that would keep me in Chennai. Then, I got selected in Nissan. At the same time I attended the interview in Yamaha and got selected there too. I opted for the job in Yamaha as there were higher possibilities of visiting Japan as part of the job.
The feel of joining a Japanese job was wonderful. I was in fact intoxicated by my success. My dreams have become bigger and bigger with every success I have experienced. As I hope for a brighter tomorrow, I prepare for N3.
At work - My First Japanese Job as Interpreter
Originally published on Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Originally published on Tuesday, September 2, 2014
CLEARED N4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CLEARED N4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Excited!!!!!! Crossed another important step in my path to jlpt N1.
On 30th January, 2014 the results for JLPT N4 were announced. I have cleared the exam with a decent score. I was with high energies throughout the day.
N4 has taught me a lot of lessons which I will be sharing soon in my blog. Bought, downloaded and photocopied loads and loads of books without which I would be stranded in my learning process.
As the hard copy of my certificate is yet to come... I have uploaded the results as published in the JLPT website.
Originally published on Monday, February 24, 2014
Third prize in Japanese quiz contest!!!!!!!!!!
Team work paid off!!!!!!!!
You see....even a horse in a race gives a glance at others in the start point to conclude about the competition he is facing. I wanted to adopt the same strategy. This contest gave me the opportunity to look closely at where others in the race are. Participating in the contest has sharpened my will to work harder.
Being my first quiz contest, it was indeed a splendid experience. The thrill of waiting for the question to be asked and the suspense of whether I would know the answer was simply amazing.
Meet my team which won the third prize!!!!!!!!
While participating in the contest by itself was a wonderful experience... even wonderful was the feeling of winning the third prize (Although winning the first prize would have definitely been better)
With wild ambitions of winning the actual race as early as possible... My preparations for N4 and N3 are now going on!!!!!!!!!!
Originally published on Monday, January 13, 2014
“What I like about Japan and why I want to go to Japan”
Here is a speech I had prepared for a speech contest for the topic “What I like about Japan and why I want to go to Japan”
Do read it to get an idea as to why I began learning this wonderful language and have an attraction towards Japan...
Minna san konnichiwa
My name is Arvind. I very recently cleared the N5 test and I am currently preparing for N4. I have been learning Japanese for the past eight months and it has been an amazing experience for me filled with challenges. I want you all to know that this is my first speech competition in any language, since every first time is special, this too is special in its own way.
Today I am going to talk about what interested me to learn this wonderful language and why I desire to go to Japan.
Japan has always commanded my respect as it continues to remain a peace loving country like India, despite most countries in the world competing in the arms race. The recovery and development by Japan in the post-world war scenario has greatly impressed me. The fact that the Japanese constitution includes an article completely renouncing war and aggression shows how seriously they intend to remain a peace loving nation. India – Japan relationship has been traditionally strong and has further strengthened with time.
A survey states that the fact of Japanese not giving priority to religion is one of the important reasons for it being constantly ranked in the top ten peaceful countries in the world. I am an atheist so the religious freedom that Japan provides is a worthy reason to go to Japan.
Once I asked a Japanese native what is the main difference between an Indian and a Japanese he replied “Indians follow lot of gods but they do not follow rules whereas for Japanese only rules are god”. A country which equalizes rules to god is definitely the country I would want to go, so I would love to go to Japan.
Japanese people are known worldwide for their hardworking nature, this attracts me to Japan. The rapid development that has taken place in Japan despite the inadequate natural resources is solely due to the Japanese’s hardworking nature and their never ending innovations. Japanese people have consistently been ranked the most innovative people in the world. I too wish to be motivated by their innovations and want to be as energetic as they are.
I have noticed that Japanese read a lot and read even during their spare time. I would like to inculcate this habit of reading during leisure.
I also want to follow the Japanese diet which I believe to be healthier than most other food and which is also one of the important reasons for the long lifespan of the Japanese. I too would like to live longer… who would not?
My friends who have visited Japan have told me that in Japan, one does not have to fear losing valuables. In fact the situation is such that you may leave your bicycle unlocked and it would remain safe. Japan is a country where misplaced or lost valuables are mostly returned, I would definitely want to go to a country which believes in such values.
I also heard from my friends who have visited Japan that the customer service is excellent but tips are politely refused. When people are so well mannered, who would not want to go to a country with such values?
Japan is well known for its martial arts. Being a big fan of martial arts and having learnt Karate and Boxing. I would also like to learn Kendo and Laido.
Rock music rules my world and I also greatly enjoy listening to Japanese rock bands. Among the artists, my favourite rock band is “number girl”.
I am a party animal and would love to experience night life in japan. I want to attend the different parties unique to Japanese culture. The Hanami party (Cherry blossom party) tops the list of parties I would like to enjoy.
I love the crazy and wacky outfits people wear in Japan. I too would want to dress up in the same crazy way. I want to go to the harajuku fashion streets and dress myself in the harajuku style. I also want to introduce the harajuku style to my family and friends in India.
I have always been fascinated by the shinkansen. I want to experience a ride in the world’s fastest bullet train….who would want to miss that?
I have never experienced snow in my life. As my state continues to be hot throughout the year the snow festival yukimatsu in Sapporo will surely be a very interesting event for me.
My hobbies are trekking, cycling and going on long drives. I have always thought that Japan being a land full of mountains is perfect for trekkers like me. One of the places I would like to trek is Mount Fuji. If I go to Japan I would buy a mamachari bike, travel and visit Tokyo. I would also like drive from Tokyo to Nagoya in Tōmei Expressway and also crusing along shutuku.
I have always been motivated and inspired by Japanese proverbs. I would like to quote my favourite ones
To lose is to win
Even monkeys fall from tree
Fall seven times and stand up eight
Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
Take a loss, make a gain.
I thank you all wholeheartedly for listening to my speech in Japanese.
Originally published on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Originally published on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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