⭐ Ejderha Sato ⭐

As 2023 concludes with today's lesson, it’s time to reflect on a year and a half of learning Korean! I am deeply and incredibly thankful for discovering Sato! While I began the year familiar with many words, now I can engage in basic Korean conversations. My proficiency in conjugating between past, present, and casual to polite tenses has grown significantly. Sato's teaching skills are evident; he gauges precisely when to challenge me and when to allow independent exploration. Whenever I struggle with a concept, his patient explanations ensure clarity. He will always keep at it until I have fully grasped the topic. His organized Google Docs of lesson notes are invaluable, and his commitment shines through—even when responding to late-night questions! Beyond language, Sato also adds invaluable insights into Korean culture and lifestyle. His meticulous attention to my pronunciation ensures I sound as authentic as possible. Truly a dedicated and skilled instructor! Thank you!

As another year studying with Sato San is finishing, I feel the need to write a proper review. A new year's resolution two years ago changed my life, I decided to try learning another language and shortly after discovered Sato San. Looking back after almost 100 lessons it is hard to believe we've come so far. Starting from scratch, we are now conducting class in almost exclusively Japanese. I am still far from proficient, but feel like I have an extremely solid foundation to build my intermediate level Japanese on. Sato San's style of teaching puts the ball in your court as a learner. The amount of information and study material he provides is abundant, its up to you as a student to study and apply. We have come a very long way together and I am very grateful as a student to have found such a great guide on my language Journey. We continue to trudge towards the metaphorical peak of Everest together. Sato San- 本当に　ありがとうございました

Another fun and very helpful lesson with Sato-sensei! I appreciate his patience and understanding when I forget vocabulary or make mistakes. And I'm super enjoying the pace and really am absorbing the new information well. I also enjoy all the cultural and language context that he gives as we go through the lesson. It gives so much more life and meaning to learning Japanese. I also found it very easy to study up on the previous lesson thanks to the Google Doc notes and organization.

Sato-san and I reviewed our usual time/date/い-adj kanji today. We reviewed minute counters once more as I had a bit of trouble recalling the correct time. This lesson we also did a mini deep dive into Japanese end-of-year culture! It was very interesting learning about different Japanese customs in the workplace and at home/socially near the new year!

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m amazed by the progress I’ve made in my Korean language journey over the past two and a half years, thanks to Sato’s incredible teaching. When I started, I only had a basic understanding of vocabulary, but now I can hold meaningful conversations, navigate different tenses, and express myself more naturally in both casual and formal settings. Sato’s teaching is truly exceptional—he knows exactly when to challenge me and when to guide me with clear explanations. His meticulously organized lesson notes are an invaluable resource, and his dedication is unmatched, whether it’s answering late-night questions or ensuring I grasp a concept. What makes learning with Sato even more special is how much he incorporates Korean culture and lifestyle into lessons, along with his focus on pronunciation, which helps me sound authentic. Every lesson is purposeful, engaging, and leaves me feeling more confident. Here’s to another year of learning and growth—thank you, Sato!

We went through all the possible forms for らしい today and used it to form some sentences today. It's interesting to see the differences between そうだ/ようだ/みたいだ/らしい. Thank you and look forward to another year of Japanese classes in 2025!