Japanese Self intro video and post

 




Hmmm I don’t introduce myself in Vietnamese. Typically my dad doesn’t for me since I don’t speak it. And I’ve only introduced myself in khmer a few times but it was very short. (I don’t speak it well either) However I have given introductions in English so I’ll speak about that! I feel like American greetings are very casual. Some people hug or give handshakes. Since I have a harder name than others, I came up with a fun way to help people pronounce my name correctly. “Chan” is like Jackie Chan and chaneryna like a ballerina. Things like that help break the ice and make people more comfortable to engage in a conversation with me. ( at least that's what I think). Instead of talking more about yourself, most people engage in small talk in America  While in Japan introductions are very important and therefore pretty formal and straight to the point. ( from what I have observed) But Like Japanese in both Khmer and Vietnamese you have to be careful of the way you address someone. Honorifics are very important. 

While I was recording my introduction I was so nervous! I felt like I was being interviewed or something. For some reason I had a hard time saying なまえは  and I had so much trouble saying カンザスシティ美術大学の学生です。I kept saying Kansas City (like the English way) and it was very frustrating. I did so many different takes. All of the Japanese words just feel uncomfortable in my mouth( if that makes sense) .  Words are hard!  Overall I think I did pretty well! I was able to say some words and that has to count for something right? I hope I didn’t go too fast and I hope I spoke loud enough. ( since I am so quiet it sounds like I am mumbling but I swear I am not!at least I’m not trying to). So far good progress I think!  


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  1. SenseiSeptember 11, 2023 at 1:23 PM

    You did a fantastic job!!!! I also like your observations about the different languages you have been exposed to and how much of each you did for a self introduction. I wonder what it is like to hear you speak in Khmer. That would make a fascinating study sometime!

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