English Diary 2026
☆ 0511 This morning, I practiced listening once again. I’m happy because I made a new discovery in my own way today. It may seem like a small and humble realization, but steady efforts are often the most reliable ones. I agree. Children initially acquire language in fragmented ways, saying things like "Me walk" without understanding grammar. Gradually, however, they begin to perceive grammatical patterns, and eventually they become able to use the language automatically and unconsciously. Therefore, whether one starts with extensive reading or with analytical study may not make a huge difference once learners reach a certain stage. Nevertheless, I believe it is ultimately preferable to engage in both approaches. https://x.com/thinline1969MX/status/2053445121413378086?s=20 https://t.co/3MnLbtL7pj My reply in Japanese 仰る通りに存じます。最初こどもは脈絡なくMe walkとか言って覚えていき、しだいに文法を学び、最後は意識せず使えるようになる。つまり多読から先でも分析から先でも、途中からの場合にはそんなに変わらないが、やはり両方やるのが好ましいだろうと考えます。 We Japanese learners of Englis...