SMK Cokroaminoto 2: February 16th-March 10th
,2020
Mami Shiga
Before I came here, in Japan, I thought that I can talk with
people in Indonesia using English. However, it’s not true. I thought that
English is most important if communicate with foreign people, but it was
different. During my stay in Indonesia, I thought that it’s important to try to
speak Indonesian language, even if I can’t speak. Just try.
In first week that I came to Banjarnagara, I had some
difficulty.
The biggest difficulty is difference of language. I can
speak only Japanese and English, so I don't know what to do to communicate with
people here.
I wanted to go back to Japan.
However, one day I tried to talk together with a few words
which I know.
Then, they understood what I tried to say and I could
communicate with them even if it was not perfect.
After that, I could enjoy conversation with people here, and
little by little, the life in Banjarnegara became fun.
Students in SMK Cokroaminoto 2 are so energetic.
They are so interested in Japanese volunteer, and they asked
many questions about Japan.
They always say to me “Konnichiwa!”, “Arigatou!”,
“Ajinomoto!”
In the class, I taught origami, “Dengon Game” and “Bouzu
Mekuri”. We made heart together in origami class. It’s easy for me to teach
because I could teach with only gesture and easy words.
And also, it’s easy for students to understand, so the class
was done smoothly.
However, the other classes, especially “Bouzu Mekuri”, which
is a traditional card game in Japan is difficult for me to explain the rules.
Japanese teacher helped me explain the rules, and we practiced, it became
better for both of us.
Many students, especially students in Japanese club were
interested in cards of “Bouzu Mekuri”.
I think it was good opportunity to introduce old culture in
Japan.
I brought some picture, but reaction by students was better
in these three contents. I think it is difficult to give a class which everyone
can join and enjoy.
In this program, I could know many backgrounds of students
who want to study Japanese.
Before I came here, I thought most people who want to know
about Japan are interested in only anime or comic.
However, in the fact, each student has different reasons for
studying Japanese
For example, “I want to work in Japan.”, “I like Japanese
comics.”, “Japan is beautiful because of seasons, so I like Japan.”, “Japanese
technology is great, so I’m interested inJapan.”...
It was good opportunity to know backgrounds of students who
are interested in Japan.
At the same time, I thought I want to help them learn
Japanese, and even if this program is finished, I want to keep in touch with
them.
Not only teaching Japanese, I learn Indonesian language so,
studying together.
besides the class, I had opportunity to interact with
students in many situations.
They are so cute and kind. They taught me many Indonesian
words and cultures. We talked each other with simple words.
I made great friends in Indonesia.
It is most important memory for me to talk with them.
The most impressive thing during my stay in Banjarnegara is
warm hearts of people here.
They were always smile.
I was a stranger from Japan, but they came in contact with
me as if I was a member of their family.
Many people in Banjarnegara said to me, “Tidur
disini!”(sleep here!)
Finally, I had a great time in Banjarnegara.
At first, I had some difficulties, but I could overcome and
enjoyed life here.
I like Banjarnegara very much, so I will definitely come
back here.