I have to write English passages regularly to improve my English writing skill.
This diary is one of the good opportunities that I can make use of.
So I made the resolution to write in English here.
What matters is how long I can continue this new habit.
I accepted my sesonal bonus today.
Considering my productivity at work, it's more than enough.
I'd like to buy a new watch.
But to choose a best watch for me is a difficult task.
The watch should be suitable to me.
To invest my full energy in tasks at work is difficult for me.
Often, it seems to me there is another activity for which I should spare my energy.
But such a thouht leads to failure at workplace.
And it means less salary and less freedom in future.
Perhaps, I shoud work more industriously instead of studying English hard.
But to work well and to study well might be compatible.
I accept the result of 簿記二級.
I could scrape through the examination.
Considering the limited time for preparation, my adjustment to accounting field might be said rather smooth.
Today, I practice the integrated task of TOEFL writing.
Of course, there is much room to be improved.
But It seems to me I will be able to get good score in TOEFL wrinting sooner or later.
Often, the first step gives me the confidence which I need to reach the destination.
Today, I attempt to write about 300words passage in thirty minutes to practice independent writing task in TOEFL.
I found it quite challenging to write well-organized sentences in limited time.
To get high score, various vocabulary and structure are needed.
And I must offer convincing reasons and examples speedily. That's difficult for me.
Anyway, I have to practice continually so that I can obtain a decent score in TOEFL writing.
Simply typing good example passage I found in the textbooks or website could improve my skiis to write in English.
Imitation is always the best way to learn something new. By typing a lot of sentences which differs in gramaticl structure, I could gather many expressions.
Moreover, if I continue to write many sentences everyday, day by day, it becomes easier for me.
In breif, custom is secondl nature, as Aristotle said.
Today I heard that I will get an opportunity to utilize my English skills in the not so distant future.
That news increased my motivation.
Perhaps, I should focus on strengthening speaking skills.
However, listening and writing abilities are closely connected to speaking skills.
When I write a sentence in English, I choose appropriate words and grammatical structure in my mind.
That process in my mind is the same as that when I speak in English.
Further, I cannot pronounce phrases well which I cannot hear.
That is why I should improve comprehensive skills concerning English even though speaking is the most important.
It's really surprising to recognise how greatly my character changed by the change of surrounding people.
Good people reproduce good people.
I should be grateful to their kindness.
I'd like to do my best to meet and exceed their expectations.
I feel my growth day by day.
Due to the continuous listening of English podcast over months, my listening ability was certainly ameliorated.
The experience of exceeding the wall that at initial glance seems very tall gives me confidence that I can learn to do everything by habitual practices.
This cycle of successes is perhaps one of the most important keys of a good life.
Success creates confidence. Confidence enables more tenacious effort that could lead to another success.
Today, I took TOEFL practice test 2.
In the reading section, Ｉcould get a decent score.
Listening is more difdicult. To answer precirely, my memory must be tenacious.
To keep in mind spoken words for a while needs some kind of knack.
Only by habitual practices Ｉcould acquire requisite skills.
I found Siri is quite helpful when I want to check my pronunciation.
Understanding spoken English precisely is quite challenging to non-native listeners including me.
The difference between Intermittent understanding and almost complete understanding is huge.
To fill the gap, I'd better check the script if when is available.
Taking the availability of script into consideration, 60 seconds science podcast might be best choice.
Today, it was extraordinary hot. How I wish I could live in cooler districts or countiries.
I participated in Nominication yesterday and came back home at midnight.
Thus I don't have enough time and energy to write this English journal.
Today it wasn't so hot and I was pleased.
Hot climate really harasses me.
I like winter much better than summer.
Surprisingly enough I came to like Nominication somewhat.
Conversation between familiar people don't hassle me a lot.
Although I'm introvert, helpful remarks and interesting information obtained in Nominication shouldn't be ignored.
Human's adaptability is really dramatic.
Therefore we shouldn't think we cannot do anything even if it seems quite challenging at first sight.
Although there are various tasks at workplace, what is most important for a worker is not technical skill but human skill.
To be a person who can attract others might be a ultimate goal for workers.
Today, I participated in English speaking class after a long time.
It has been over 3 or 4 months since the last time I took part in any English class.
I found my English speaking skills were somewhat improved through continuous practices.
Day by day,I become able to speak in English better.
It is quite important to continue my efforts and get a sense of growth and achievement which leads to a confidence.
As expected, Liberal Democratic Party of Japan increase its seats in the House of Councilors.
Election always seems to be an entertainment even if its result are not surprising.
Especially TV program lead by Akira Ikegami is popular and informative.
I participated in English speaking class.
I should have more prepared for today.
Continuing rather simple practices such as memorizing useful phrases and mouthing is quite important for a learner.
I watched Japanese Professional Baseball All Star game on TV.
I'm somewhat frustrated.
Today, I could not do what I think I should do.
I tend to watch TV much and fiddle with a smartphone frequently when I am distempered.
In most case, just taking some actions like singing or reading or studying can solve the problem.
But sometimes I'd better review my current objective, plan, and daily assignment to renew them.
Today, I could write 300 words over passage answering TOEFL independent task question in about 30 minutes.
Certainly, I am now able to write better sentences faster than before I begin writing practices.
Believe in yourself and keep going. That's the key to be successful in any fields.
Recently, I has become a relatively competent Excel user.
Pivot table and pivot graph is quite convenient.
But I couldn't figure out the merit of Access and how and when to use it.
Probably, by learning basic knowledge of Access I would be able to do my jobs more effectively.
The power of IT tools are tremendous at modern workplace.
Gradually, but certainly my English writing and speaking skills are strengthened.
I really want to meet the expectations of people who believe in me.
Many things which initially seemed very challenging I can do rather easily now.
Keep believing in myself and going with gratitude.
Today, I spent a lot of time on reading article about the 16 personality.
In this domain, English website is much more informative than Japanese one.
Especially, 16 personality site is quite interesting.
Presumably, I could do better with the strength and weakness of my character in my mind.
It seems to me I have summer heat fatigue.
After coming back home, I cannot study as well as I used to.
Perhaps, sufficient rest could solve this problem
Strangely enough, often a person who came across incompetent yesterday seems much more competent today.
Don,t belittle anyone.
Keep be humble and learning a lot speedily.
The rainy season ended and it is quite hot today.
I participated in English speaking class.
Despite of some preparation and memorizing some useful phrases, it was still challenging for me to speak well-organized words in limited time.
But I'm sure I improved my English speaking skills day by day even if it's not a quite speedy process.
Writing is very closely connected to speaking because it also requires composition of English sentences in my mind.
Therefore also by continuing this journal, I can certainly strengthen my speaking skills.
Yuriko Koike won the election of Tokyo Governor.
No surprise there.
Her response to criticism is relatively sophisticated and she is good at making advantageous impression.
I should learn from her how to attract people's attention and gather acolytes.
The biggest challenge to me was always to establish good relationship with unfamiliar people.
I always find it difficult to offer emotionally attractive responses.
However I realized that there are many who attempt to be social dispite of their opposite nature.
One of them is my colleague who seems very attractive and kind but actually is quite introverted.
To improve my English speaking ability.
I have to compose a lot of English sentences in my mind frequently.
I always find it difficult to make correct sentences which exactly describes what I really want to say.
Writing is relatively easy because in writing I have sufficient time to think about which structure I should use.
You might wonder why there is less time for composing in speaking than in writing.
Certainly, you will soon realize the reason when you actually try to speak in English.
In speaking, you cannot leave parts of a sentence which you already make anywhere except for your memory.
Therefore you have to complete your sentences speedily before your brain erase former parts of the sentences.
For not so mature English speaker, this process is pretty frustrating.
But the solution to this problem is quite clear.
Just keep practicing a lot day by day. That the only way for you to overcome this difficulty.
Probably speedy writing also would be beneficial.
Practice a lot and keep many useful phrases and grammatical construction in my mind.
That's the key point.
How difficult it is for non-native English users to compose correct sentences speedily.
That needs a lot of practice.
First of all, to judge which is a correct phrase and grammatical structure you have to read a lot.
After extensive reading, you can feel something is wrong with a sentence when it has some problems.
Considering that, reading a lot and writing a lot are essential key to be successful in English writing and speaking.
Perhaps I should almost always try to describe daily events and situations in English.
It can be a step toward speedy composing.
Today I watched the YouTube movie made by Atsu, who is famous English blogger.
He insists improvement of English speaking skills will certainly make good effect on writing skills.
In speaking, you have very limited time to complete a sentence.
That is why instant composing is essential and that skill is quite helpful when you write in English speedily.
That his point and I totally agree with him.
I practiced speaking by talking to myself.
It is much harder practice than imagined, but the increase of opportunities to speak in English is quite important.
Day bay day I will be able to write correct sentences with more diverse expressions and grammatical structures.
Today, the inbound train I always get on is much less crowded.
It seems to me many businss men are in their summer vacaton.
Every year in this season, the highways are filled with cars because many people go to their hometown
If they can take their leave in different weak as they like, that kind of problem would be easlly solved.
In some companies, employees can choose when they start their summer vacation.
That sounds rational.
Describing daily events and situations in English is really difficult but it worth a shot.
Soon I realized how big difference there is between shadowing and speaking.
In speaking, you have to compose correct sentences for yourself.
Even quite simple event like trimming nail is not so easy to be described loud.
Firstly, I thought it good time to cut my nail.
Then I pull out a drawer to find a nail clipper.
And I cut my toenail and fingernail using it.
After that I put it back on the drawer.
Actually, I couldn't come up with the phrase "pull out".
I should learn and keep in mind these easy daily phrases so that I can use them without considering.
Instantaneousness is a quite important factor in speaking English.
I'm sure my growth speed in speaking is being accelerated now.
How effective it is to increase the opportunity to speak in English by talking to myself.
Despite its simpleness its effect is tremendous.
I wish I had started this habit much earlier in my life.
Finding something effective is not sufficient.
You have to take an action based on that findings and make it a habit.
After you can succeed in making it a habit an incredible acceleration will ensue.
As a result of this acceleration, you could easily reach quite high level in any field.
Today, I participated in language learning and correcting website called Lang-8.
In Lang-8, you can have your writing corrected by native users.
In turn, you check accuracy of passages written by foreigner studying Japanese.
In short, there is cycle of favor.
Without your contribution to somebody, you cannot get correction.
Well-thought-out system!
After sufficient practice, I'd like to participate in site for speaking.
Recently, I can feel my growth speed is accelerated due to the increased opportunity to speak in English.
My brain is evolving into that of bilingual.
I am always prepared to make an English sentence in my head whereever I am.
I wish I could speak English in trains.
After I made this speaking habit, I find it frustrating to be unable to speak English while listening podcasts outside my home.
I realized what immersion means in language learnig field.
If you always think in that language which you want to learn, you will soon realize your growth.
Just translating every event, situation, thought, and remark into English is quite effective habit to be accustomed to think in English.
Today there is torrential rain probably due to the typhoon.
I went to the bank to perform some procedures and was soaked in the rain.
Its beginning was unpredictable.
That's why I didn't take with me an umbrella when I entered into bank.
As a result of that, I have to be soaked up in the rain though I have an umbrella in a car.
I should have entered into the bank with an umbrella.
As old maxim says, hindsight is 20/20.
After I realized there are many chance for speaking in English, it become pretty frustrating to me that I cannot fully utilize these opportunity when I'm in a train or walking in station.
How thoughtful my colleague surrounding me!
They are good at emotionally supporting others around them by saying jokes or kind remarks.
I'd like to learn communication skills from them.
Today, I read some excerpts ol Gackt's talk.
To my surprise, he is quite logical and his remarks worth reading.
His characteristic confidence and concistency are inarguably sources of his popularity.
Thinking the best strategy to attain given goal is quite interesting task for me.
I can utilize my full energy and intelligence when I can choose which methodology or strategy I use.
I heard Calbee's chairman Akira Matsumoto say If you want to nurture excellent employees you should give them discretion.
I totally agree with him.
Often, I find it quite difficult to admit my fault and learn new knowledge which is unfamiliar then.
Probably, a sort of pride makes me feel frustrated when I find I didn't understand what I thought I understood.
If I could always learn new things with gratitude to others around me, I could hone my skills much more effectively than I can do now.
I would like to become a mature man who can accept shame and errors to attain a great vision.
In the class, I could show my growth in making a short speech.
However, there is much room for improvement in my English speaking skills.
Although I'm sure I'm now making progress steadily, often I get frustrated to recognize the gap between actual learning speed and that of ideal.
Recently, I couldn't have access to this site for some times.
I feared this site and my journal was lost.
The power of the habit is really tremendous.
After I make English journal my daily habit, I find it somewhat frustrating to postpone writing even one day.
I'm sure anyone who can establish robust habits according to his/her plans can always realize their Ideal.
