In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The Japanese language uses four writing systems. In order to learn Japanese, you will need to study each of them. You can visit https://www.tofugu.com/japanese to view each writing system and take beginning lessons to learn each one. Hiragana is the Japanese alphabet. It consists of 51 phonetic characters. Each character stands for one sound. Begin by studying and memorizing these characters. Once you understand Hiragana, you will know how to pronounce any word in Japanese. Katakana is a series of characters used to stand for non-Japanese words (such as fast food or California). It is a good idea to learn the Katakana phrases for words you commonly use. Kanji are actually Chinese symbols that are used to stand for words and phrases in Japanese. Whereas Hiragana symbols are more like "letters" (depicting simple sounds), Kanji symbols depict complete words. Romaji is a system of using English letters to spell Japanese words. A little Romaji will be helpful at first (especially for learning initial key phrases) but if you rely too much on on it, you are unlikely to move on to a real understanding of the language. Instead, focus mostly on Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. There are 46 sounds in the Japanese language. These sounds are composed of one of five vowel sounds, by a vowel-consonant combination. (There is only one exception, which is a sound composed of only a consonant). You can begin studying pronunciation by learning how to pronounce each character in hiragana and katakana. Visit http://www.forvo.com/languages/ja/ to take beginning lessons in Japanese pronunciation. Knowing some key phrases will allow you to begin practicing. Although Romaji should not be heavily relied upon, using Romaji to learn these basic phrases is OK for beginners. Hello - Kon'nichiwa Nice to meet you - Hajime mash'te Goodbye - Sayonara I'm fine, thanks - Watashiwa genki desu. Arigato. Thank you very much - Domo arigato gozaimasu Please (asking for something) - Kudasai Please (offering something) - Dozo Do you understand? Wakarimasuka Japanese grammar is very different from grammar in English, so try not to apply English rules of grammar to your Japanese study. Learning Japanese grammar will take some time to get used to. Purchase a Japanese grammar workbook and begin following the lessons. Some examples include "Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese" and "A Guide to Japanese Grammar" by Tae Kim. Or locate free online resources (such as Duolingo) to study Japanese grammar. Here are some basic tips: Nouns do not have gender. Also, most nouns don't have separate plural forms. In Japanese, the subject is optional and may be omitted. The predicate is always at the end of the sentence. Verbs do not change according to the subject (he/she/it). They also don't change according to number (singular/plural, like I/we or he/they). Personal pronouns (such as I or you) differ according to the level of formality of a given situation.
Summary: Study Japanese writing systems. Practice Japanese pronunciation. Learn some key phrases. Learn the rules of grammar.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This will give people time to budget for travel expenses. It will also be helpful for families with school-age children who need to consider school break schedules. You also want to give yourself ample time to organize the event. For example, you might decide to limit the guest list to first cousins for a smaller reunion, or include second and third cousins for a larger event. Once you have decided which degree of relations to include, plan to invite everyone who falls under that category. It is best to invite everyone, even if you don't think they will attend, so that no one feels left out. To stay organized, it is helpful to create a list of potential attendees and their contact information. This will help you get an idea of the size of event. It will also be useful when picking a location that is centrally situated for attendees. The easiest way to survey people is with an online poll, so that responses are automatically recorded. The budget will determine what type of event you can afford. You may want to provide several different price points so that people have a range of choices to pick from. Since people may be uncomfortable discussing money, you can do this via an anonymous online poll. For an annual event or if family members see each other frequently, a daylong or weekend event works best. If family members don't see each often or if people need to travel long distances, it may make sense to plan a longer event. Keep in mind longer reunions will require more space so people don't get on each other's nerves. Give people a choice of three possible dates. Keep in mind that you can't meet everyone's needs, so a survey is an impartial tool to find what works for most people. An online poll is the easiest way to survey people about dates.
Summary: Start planning a year in advance. Set parameters for who you will invite. Survey potential attendees to gauge interest. Set your budget by checking in with those who want to attend. Decide how long the reunion will last. Survey possible attendees to select a date.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are elements of the application that all schools will require, but there are also parts that might be specific to each college or university. Get your materials together early. This test is a requirement for the vast majority of schools. Take it early so that you can retake it if your score is low. Check on the website of the colleges to which you are applying to see the range of scores and if yours fits into it. Most schools require it, and to make it good typically requires multiple drafts. Have your guidance or college counselor read it and offer suggestions. Like test scores, most schools will post the GPAs of admitted students. If yours is significantly lower, you might want to look elsewhere to apply -- it will probably be very unlikely that you are able to gain admission. The FAFSA is for government grants and loans, and some schools have additional paperwork to determine your eligibility. Most students will apply for some kind of financial aid. Be sure to fill out all of the documents in plenty of time and ask for help from parents or your guidance or college counselor for help. In some states, it is difficult to get a teaching job without a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Talk to teachers in your district about their own background to determine whether you will be able to get a job with a college degree or if you will need to plan for more school.
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Familiarize yourself with the requirements for admission of the different colleges and universities. Take the SAT or ACT exam in your junior year. Work early and hard on your personal essay. Determine whether your grades are strong enough to be admitted to your top choice school. Complete the FAFSA and other financial aid documents. Talk to teachers to see if you will need a graduate degree.