I started lessons about 10 months ago.  Proud to announce that I have created over 10 stories to which I can read Kanji and speak clearly with the right pronunciations of each word, and learn to breath at the right times.  My vocabulary has increased tremendously, so that now I can understand Japanese conversations and Movies.  Learning from the heart of what I know about, makes Japanese easier to learn, than from just text book applications.  Lessons are never dull or boring and I look forward to learning something new every time I go to class.  From exposure to animated movies, to translating stories, to learning the different kind of celebrations and customs to which I was not aware of, all these make to a wonderful Learning Experience!