Pronunciation and grammar English does not roll off the tongue for Japanese. Particularly, Japanese who can distinguish L and R sound is few and far between. Some people say that foreign language learner should not get hung up on grammar and pronunciation and should just say what comes to mind. They have got a point. We should not take the time and make sure our sentences are gramatically correct. But, I think that grammar and pronunciation is important and having basic knowledge of them is essential in forming sentences and expressing our thoughts clearly. When I listen to bad Japanese pronunciation and incoherent sentences, I involuntarily think that this speakers are uncultured. Of Course, I feel grateful that people from oversea get interested in my language and culture. Most people do not care whether you make grammatical mistakes in conversation. The important thing is to communicate. However, improper use of grammar can create a great deal of confusion, which can lead to miscommunication.