English Diary 2026
☆ 0528 The last time, I was only about five points short out of one hundred. CEFL B2. That means I may actually have a chance of passing this time. Considering how difficult the Eiken Grade 1 exam is, so difficult that many people end up taking it ten times or more, I suppose this is quite an encouraging position to be in. At the same time, however, I cannot say I feel comfortable or secure yet, which makes the situation mentally tough. The last time, aside from preparing a little for the writing section, I barely studied for the exam itself. My main goal was simply to experience the test and inspect the testing venue. This time, however, I have been preparing little by little for five months. I am curious to see how much that steady effort will be reflected in the results. 0527 I’m delighted that my self-haircut turned out so well. I can’t even remember the last time that happened. Years ago, whenever I tried cutting my own hair, I would end up making a mess of it and...