It's hard to learn a new language.
To study foreign language is to understand foreign cultures and values.
I always translate into English after tentatively thinking in Japanese when I speak English.
I tried and tried and tried, but I can't still think in English.
Although I know it will really take me a long time to be able to think in English.
My English translated like this doesn't make sense, and I'm probably making precious persons uncomfortable.
I really worry about if I hurt them.
And it takes a long time to build up trust, but it only takes a second to destroy it.
So I got scared writing and speaking English.
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It's hard to learn a new language.
To study foreign languages* is to understand foreign cultures and values.I always translate into English after tentatively thinking in Japanese when I speak English.**
I've tried and tried and tried, but I can't still think in English.
Although*** I know it will really take me a long time to be able to think in English.
I think that my English translated like this doesn't make sense, and that I'm probably making precious persons uncomfortable.****
I really worry about if I hurting them.*****
And it takes a long time to build up trust, but it only takes a second to destroy it.
So I got scared writing and speaking English.
じゅん子さん、This is an extremely thoughtful and well written notebook entry.
* I made "languages" plural to correspond to "cultures" and "values" - and because I think your statement applies to learning multiple languages.
** Your version of the sentence is fine. But have a look at this variation: "When I speak English, I think in Japanese first, and then I mentally translate my thoughts into English."
*** "Although" is a conjunction, but it isn't clear in this sentence what "although" is connecting. (The sentence before it stands on its own, and it is already made of two phrases connected with "but"). It needs another phrase. Perhaps, "I get very frustrated, although I know it will take me a long time . . ."
**** "Precious persons" . . . This is ちょっと・・・・・something more natural would be "good people" or "kind people" or "dear friends."
You are worrying too much! You have excellent vocabulary and a good sense of English grammar. It's better to worry less and have fun communicating. We all make mistakes when we are learning another language, but we should laugh at those mistakes and learn from them. がんばって！
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外国語で考えるは全的な没入が必要あります。英語の話す国で住んだり、毎日一日中英語のテレビを見たりすると思います。でもあなたの英語ほうが私の日本語よりとても上手ですが。
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Your level of English is quite good already, easy to understand. Just don't be scared, I think good people will not blame, but will only correct you. I have been learning English for a big amount of time with some breaks. And now it's truly amazing how English became one with me. Most of the times I think in English and not in Russian, my main language, just because it's kinda natural. Another language is a new way of expressing yourself. I think you should continue learning English, and soon you will see that you can express your thoughts without using your own language! It takes time, but it will worth it. For example, I am learning Japanese right now.
頑張りましょう！
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It's hard to learn a new language.
To study a foreign language is to understand a foreign culture and values (language is singular, so culture is singular).When I speak English, I always translate into English after tentatively thinking in Japanese first.
I have tried and tried and tried, but I still can't think in English.
I know it will take me a very long time to be able to think in English (If you use although, it should be followed up with something).
My English translated like this doesn't make sense, and I'm probably making people who are important to me uncomfortable.
I really worry that I may hurt them.
It takes a long time to build up trust, but it only takes a second to destroy it.
So I am afraid of writing and speaking English.
I think most people understand a non native speaker is going to make mistakes in the language, and would not hold this against you. Non verbal communication is equally important as verbal communication and if your intentions are sincere, most people will sense this through your non verbal communication. I would not worry so much, but attempt to practice every opportunity you can. Eventually you WILL begin to think in English, whether it is in the short term or the long term, but I think trying to force it will not help, in fact it is likely to slow your progress. It should be a natural process.
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