Yukari in Germany and Her Favorite German

Our discussion points: 1. How do we feel today? 2. How was the first year? 3. How was the second year? 4. Compare 2 years ago and today 5. How is the 3rd year going to be? [ Word of the Day ] die Gruppendynamik (group dynamics) = how people behave and interact within a group e.g. Die Gruppendynamik beeinflusst, wie effektiv Menschen zusammenarbeiten. (Group dynamics influence how effectively people work together.)

Food Living abroad made me appreciate Japanese food even more. Language I catch myself saying things like „nicht schlecht“ (“not bad”) and complaining more often — just like many Germans do. Fashion In Japan, I used to wear colorful clothes, but now my style is simpler and more practical. [ Word of the Day ] trist (adj.) — gloomy, dull, or depressing e.g.Das Wetter ist heute trist.The weather is gloomy today.

From a Mid-Sized Town to Düsseldorf ・Why we decided to move ・How the moving process went Comparing Our New City and the Old One ・Pros and cons of living in a smaller town ・Pros and cons of living in a big city Looking Ahead: Our Future Life in Germany ・How we want to live from now on [ Word of the Day ] die Lebenshaltungskosten (living costs / cost of living) = the total amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and other everyday needs e.g. Die Lebenshaltungskosten in Großstädten sind oft deutlich höher als auf dem Land. (The cost of living in big cities is often significantly higher than in the countryside.)

Our discussion points: 1: Our Progress with Learning German/Japanese 2: Which Language is Harder: German or Japanese? 3: Pronunciation and Accent Challenges 5: How to Stay Motivated 6: Future Goals [ Word of the Day ] das Piktogramm (pictogram) = a symbol that conveys meaning through a simple image e.g. Piktogramme werden verwendet, um ohne Worte zu kommunizieren. (Pictograms are used to communicate without words.)