English Diary 2026
☆ 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. April 24 Good morning. I studied listening again today. It’s been about three months of daily practice, though it still feels like just three months. Since I’m not merely listening but actively training, the effect is significantly different and very encouraging. In addition, I have a formidable workload every day, vocabulary, usage, writing, and reading. If I’m trying to halve what it takes native English speakers fifteen years to acquire, it’s only natural that the workload is intense. I'm glad I was able to study at least a little today. I'm grateful to be in an environment that allows me to do so. While reading the Oxfo...