Cherry🍒

UND🇺🇸(M.Ed TESOL online) student | English tutor | 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇳🇿🇵🇭 | EikenG1📚| 🎮 FFXIV

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X spaces can improve your speaking skills https://t.co/EcxU729jig

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@ST_QAR The same goes for games. I can talk about Final Fantasy better in English, but Dragon Quest better in Japanese😊

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@ST_QAR For me, it all depends on the field and how much exposure I've had to it in each language. I can talk about and read TESOL related topics much better in English, but I read 鬼滅の刃 manga more easily in Japanese.

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In my online English lesson today, we were discussing cultural differences, and I said, "Men are the same everywhere in the world." My teacher completely lost it. She laughed so hard she started coughing and couldn't stop for like five minutes. I was worried she might choke🤣

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@junpei64 @eigocoachsophia 真のゲーマーは倒したラスボスを周回して満足したりしません。ゲームクリア後に出てくる裏ボスやスーパーボスこそ本番です。英語学習で言えばTOEIC990点や英検1級はエンディングを見たようなもの。その先にはまだまだやり込み要素がぎっしり詰まっています。日常会話こそ真の裏ラスボス😆

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They read, watch shows, play games, and chat with people in English because they enjoy it. For me, the ideal is when English becomes such a natural part of your life that it feels like you're spending no time studying at all😊

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I saw a post saying 「英語キラキラ上級者の人達も案外泥臭い事してる」That's certainly true for some. But many of the fluent English speakers around me don't even feel like they're studying. English is just part of their daily lives😊

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Thanks to FFVII Rebirth's update, I finally made progress through Hard Mode, including the story and Chadley's battle simulators. Now I just need to finish Johnny's stupid mini games and the piano challenges. I could use a booster for those too. Been playing it over 400 hours😆

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@yukariestaqui I'm totally with you. Even if people say 「そんなネイティブ表現10年早い」, I still want to try them out, y'know😂I haven't had a chance to say "game changer" yet. It's probably been around for three years already. Have you used the phrase "Having said that", Yuka?

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@ENsoundsmith Man. I didn't know that exists in FF. I don't deserve to be called an FF player😂

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Some people say that you should master grammar before starting to practice speaking English, or you'll develop bad habits. I introduce speaking from Day 1 (even under 英検7級). My students learn grammar and conversation at the same time😊

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@ENsoundsmith chimera from dragon quest?🎮

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If students wait until they feel they have mastered grammar before speaking, they often become too focused on avoiding mistakes and lose confidence. IMO, grammar and speaking should be developed together from the start😊

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For example, when learning “be動詞”, they talk about themselves, their family, and their friends. When learning 仮定法, I briefly explain the concept and then ask questions like, "What would you do if...?" so they can start using the pattern immediately.

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@junpei64 I've never thought of myself as a weirdo, but if that's what I am, I'm proud of it. It's actually a lot of fun😆

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In short, using your own ideas is more effective than memorizing model answers. It helps you succeed on the test while building English skills you can use in real life😊

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I don't recommend memorizing model answers for the Eiken writing test. Since they are based on someone else's ideas, they can be hard to remember and can't help you express yourself naturally.

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The same is true for the Eiken Grade 1 interview. Instead of relying on memorized templates, practice explaining your own ideas in your own words. This not only makes the test easier but also helps you develop practical speaking skills😊

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@kenukeigo E1 is the highest level in the Eiken exam, but it's only one small part of overall English proficiency. After passing E1, you're gonna face the ultimate boss! Everyday Conversation😆