a shaky start to the day : comments [it's not life that matters but the journey...]

Heheh, that's how we all learn to speak... by speaking it! I'm sure you're doing great! Don't be afraid. The more you speak, the faster you'll get better. This reminded me of when I first came to the US and tried to learn English. I probably spoke like a mad man and didn't make much sense!! By comparison, I'm sure you're doing much better! ^_^ Ganbatte ne!

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my husband gives me a hard time for not trying to speak - because i know that by making mistakes and doing it, I will learn. I just need to be less lazy and afraid. and as a teacher of ESL, I should understand that.

I forgot - how old were you when you came to the U.S.? I think when we're younger it's easier to try new things and learn languages especially. but I will try - I promise:)

thanks!

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Heheh, I agree completely! I was 17, Laura. Not speaking a word of English and understanding only the most basic written English. You can do it! One day, you could teach Japanese in America when it comes to that, you know? ^_^

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oh I'm not sure about teaching Japanese, because I'd have to really learn Kanji, which is so hard! and who knows, I might stay in Japan:) in which case I will need to really learn to read and write it. But now, I'm at such a basic level of Japanese the concept of teaching it is scary! I'll stick to teaching English, which is what I'm good at:)

thanks for the vote of confidence though - i wish I had so much confidence in myself.

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