English Diary 2026
☆ April 26 Continuously speaking English to myself throughout the day is crucial for training my brain to process English directly. April 25 Today, I encountered the phrase "symptomatic of inadequacies" in a passage about the judicial system, which I initially found difficult to grasp. I also struggled with expressions such as "it is possible that something has the effect of making citizens lose something," as they felt highly abstract and challenging to interpret. Among Japanese learners of English, it may be that not even one in a million truly feels that their ability is sufficient. It is quite a striking reality. Once I start scrolling through videos on X, it becomes dangerous. My limit is just browsing a few intriguing posts. I want to read even a single sentence, so I have to stop there. Recently, English novels feel easier than before. They mainly describe situations, thoughts, and dialogue, so they are easier to follow. When I am tired, reading novels is a ...