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Lyn Benson's avatar

Thanks Jane for the inspiring New years message. Hope to see you on your tour . Best wishes

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Jane Hutcheon's avatar

Thank you Lyn. Happy New Year!

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Clare Calder's avatar

I, too, have been learning Japanese on Duolingo - a little bit each day for over a year now. I wanted to be able to say at least a few bits and pieces when I finally visit Japan this year, and it also seemed like a good way to put my ageing brain to the test. Duolingo is great for learning vocab, but I found myself feeling frustrated when it came to learning grammar, so I started face to face classes, too. I'm a bit surprised, really, by how much I'm enjoying it! I'm not sure it's a great way to prepare for the apocalypse but if that comes to pass, I'll be saying, "かんぱい" !

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Jane Hutcheon's avatar

I know what you mean Clare! I would love to start face-to-face classes. The app isn’t enough.

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Margo Stanfield's avatar

Lovely of you to share your personal 2023 achievements Jane ! Really interesting & the word curiosity , I am going to reflect on and come up with an idea for 2024 .

No Brisbane dates for 2024 tour , I think a road trip is in order !!

Wishing you and yours a happy and enjoyable 2024 .

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Jane Hutcheon's avatar

Sorry about Brisbane. I have suggested to Queensland friends they come south!

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Margo Stanfield's avatar

Yes, I’ll see if we can do that 😀

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Janelle Collins's avatar

A great post, Jane. Congratulations on your SAG learning. I’m a family history librarian if you need any guidance with your research.

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Jane Hutcheon's avatar

I would love to pick your brain one day (after my tour) Janelle! X

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kim dickson's avatar

Wow Inspirational

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Alec Valcanis's avatar

Great achievements Jane. I am at day 295 on Duolingo learning Japanese too!

Happy New Year.

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Jane Hutcheon's avatar

Woohoo! Happy New Year Alec!

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