First Chapter closed..

Having the last exam of my translation course tomorrow.

Looking forward to this exam...

Feeling happy that I did take and complete this 1-year specialist diploma in translation. Lucky to have known and made friends/acquaintance with my classmates. Contend that I didn't do too badly in the exams so far (1A, 4Bs and 2 Cs). Pleased to know that I DO have the aptitude for translation and this might just be the first (small) step towards a possible new career.

However, this is just the first chapter in this new direction. Next year, the 9 of us (from this class) have decided to form a study group and meet up once a month for discussion on past IoL (Institute of Linguistic, UK) exam papers. The forming of this study group is to prep ourselves for the IoL exam in the year 2007. IoL is a world recognised certification for translators. It will definitely open more doors to the world of translation.

Next year I plan to take up Japanese language. I aim to take and pass the JLPT 4 and maybe JLPT 3, if possible, by end of next year. Also I plan to take the HSK Advance Level language test in Apr next year. Hopefully I can achieve all these within next year.. They are all part of my 2007 New Year Resolution. :P