Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share a bit of a grammar breakthrough! As part of our in-depth review of Genki 2 material, Sae and I have been spending a lot of time on conditional forms – you know, ば (ba), と (to), たら (tara), and なら (nara). For the longest time, the subtle differences in their usage felt a bit elusive.

But after a lot of focused practice, dissecting example sentences, and Sae’s patient explanations, they’ve finally clicked! I feel so much more comfortable and confident choosing the right conditional for the right situation. It’s like a whole area of expressive fuzziness has become clear.

This really shows the value of slowing down and thoroughly reviewing trickier concepts. It’s a great feeling when something that used to be a point of confusion becomes a tool you can use effectively. This is a big win for understanding material around Chapter 16 and 17 of Genki 2 more deeply!

Feeling conditional-ly confident,

Oliver

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