Writing Entries in Two Languages?
I'm currently learning Japanese. My native language is English. I have been writing notebook entries using both languages. First, I would write what I want to say in English, and then I would attempt to write them in Japanese. Would this approach be beneficial to my improving Japanese?
I do notice at times, I would try to include in my Japanese writings, all the words I used in the English version.

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Writing Entries in Two Languages?
I'm currently learning Japanese. My native language is English. I have been writing notebook entries using both languages. First, I would write what I want to say in English, and then I would attempt to write them in Japanese. Would this approach be beneficial to my improving Japanese? 
I do notice at times, I would try to include in my Japanese writings, all the words I used in the English version.

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I agree with mika-san!

Sometimes, some notebooks are a bit difficult to understand what they are trying to say.
Then, English translations help us a lot and sometimes we can pick up some now words from those.
So writing notebooks in English and Japanese are beneficial for both of us.

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I think it's a good idea and easy for us what you want to say in japanese!

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I think that's a very good idea, too. When we correct beginners' notes, we often need the original sentences. However, I would write in the language I learn first, then in my language.

Good luck!

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Interesting, I think I am going to try the other way around as well. It probably feels different too. Thank you for your feedback!

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