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I've been learning English for several years.
But I haven't achieved enough language skill level.
There are few opportunitiies in Japan to talk with English speakers.
I'll be happy, if I have more conversations in English.
よろしくお願いします(^^
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- Reading record 2 Until the end of June, I'll have been very busy, it is difficult to write in my diary everyday. I decided to write only reading record. As I wrote previous record in my usual diary article, maybe it'll be diffiult to find afterwards. At first, I write it again. Previous record ****************** Daren Shan 1 : 48773 words Magic tree house 1-4: 4750+5218+5159+5270=20397 words 101 Conversations in Intermediate English: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken English: no information Total: 69179 words ****************** Then, this two weeks record is following: ***************** Darren Shan 2 : 41598 words Darren Shan 3 : 38600 words The Unquiet Grave (Oxford bookworms stage4): 15860 words 2weeks total: 96058 words Total for the whole period: 165237 words ****************** I tried to read a graded reader again. It's been a while since I read last graded reader. The structure of sentences in the book is much more complex than in Darren Shan, but it is much easier to read. I felt my lack of vocabulary is the biggest obstacle to overcome. There're lots of unknown words in Darren Shan.May 30, 202000
- Day 17 Yesterday, I talked about my cocern about using dictionaries while I'm reading English books. Today, I want to talk to about another dictionary issue. That is my favorite dictionary. Lately, I use my Kindle to read English books. It's very useful when I encounter unknown word, because I can search on dictionaries only touching the word. Oxford dictionary is on the default setting, but it is too difficult for me to understand the meaning of the words. I bought Cobulid Advanced Learner dictionary and set it on my Kindle to search the word. As it explains the meanings of the words very simply, I really like this dictionary. However, there is a problem. Sometimes I search unknown words on this dictionary, I can't find the words. (e.g. goosebumps isn't in this dictionary.) I consider whether I should buy a more advanced dictionary, but I'm worried if new one doesn't explain the meaning of the words easily. If you know a good dictionary, I'll be really grateful to tell me.May 12, 202000
- Day 16 Today, I want to talk about the dictionary. As I wrote in the past diary, I'm trying to read huge amount of English books lately. I choice easy books, but there're still some unknown words on each page. Now I'm trying to read without stopping, I search the meanings of unknown words as few as possible. When I noticed the same unknown word twice and more, I finally decide use the dictionary. I'm always worried whether using dictionary less time is better or not. Some experts said that we can recognize the meaning the word after several time reading it. However, I can't feel so. Sometimes it is true, but sometimes I noticed that I misunderstand the meaning of the words after encounter several times.May 11, 202020
- Day 15 I decided to count the words I read each week on Sundays. Today is the first day. It's difficult to record the amount of writing and listening. On the other hand, It's very easy to record the amount of reading, because there are some kind people who showcase the number of words in the books on the Internet. The results of this week is as followed ( I started this reading project two week ago, and this is the first record. It's bigger volume than actual one week. ) : Daren Shan 1 : 48773 words Magic tree house 1-4: 4750+5218+5159+5270=20397 words 101 Conversations in Intermediate English: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken English: no information Total: 69179 words Some people says reading huge amount of very easy books is the best way to start reading, but I can't stand the boredoms to read picture books for 3 years old child. However, I can't read paperbacks for adults. There are many unknown words each page. As the result, I read these books this week. Next week, I'll keep reading Darren Shan.May 10, 202000
- Day 14 Today, it is Saturday. Of course, it is day-off. I studied English as long as I could. As the result, I spent almost whole day for learning English. Regardless of learning English for several years, I haven't achieved the level I wish. A little effort can't work well. Now I can't stand the frustration about my poor English listening/reading skill anymore, I'm going to keep immersion style learning until August. And then I decide whether I keep on doing or not.May 9, 202040

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