Note - This topic is not racist if some of you think that. I just want to know if a Japanese teacher would be best at the elementary level or if a non-Japanese teacher wouldn't make a difference.
Okay - I was going to take Japanese 1 at a local community college in Spring 2005, but I found out that the teacher was an American teacher, not a Japanese one. Last Fall, 2004 - I researched and found the class was taught by a Japanese lady. If the college does the same thing for Fall 2005 - it will be taught by this same lady.
Do you guys think that I should take Japanese 1 in the Spring with the American teacher or should I wait till the Fall and take it with the Japanese teacher - even though I'm not sure if she'll teach the class or even if the class will be offered?
Please state why you think so and the pros and cons.. I really need your help with this! Its really important to me - as I am going to university in Japan in a few years and I need to know perfect Japanese.. so please be detailed! ^^
Thanks!
Okay - I was going to take Japanese 1 at a local community college in Spring 2005, but I found out that the teacher was an American teacher, not a Japanese one. Last Fall, 2004 - I researched and found the class was taught by a Japanese lady. If the college does the same thing for Fall 2005 - it will be taught by this same lady.
Do you guys think that I should take Japanese 1 in the Spring with the American teacher or should I wait till the Fall and take it with the Japanese teacher - even though I'm not sure if she'll teach the class or even if the class will be offered?
Please state why you think so and the pros and cons.. I really need your help with this! Its really important to me - as I am going to university in Japan in a few years and I need to know perfect Japanese.. so please be detailed! ^^
Thanks!