
Originally Posted by
Elin
I've actually hardly spoken English at all for the last three months. :'D Most of my friends here are either Japanese or people from other countries in Asia with whom my only common language is Japanese. I have maybe two British friends and one American one who I see from time to time and speak English to. But that's about it.
My speaking has improved sooooo much because of that, though. If this continues, I'm pretty sure I'll be conversationally fluent by the time I go home. Definitely come here if you want to improve your Japanese and get the chance!
...of course the negative side to that is that my English is falling apart. I swear bad English is a sickness, and the longer I live here, the more I catch it. I don't even notice stupid Engrish stuff in stores anymore. Heck I'm wearing a shirt right now that says "HAPPINESS LOVE: ONE'S IDEAS AND PRIORITIES" on it. ._.