# My Language Learning Journey: English Progress and Rapid Japanese Fluency ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: RISA - **Username**: @sun_risa20 ## Content 昨日は久しぶりに昔の英語の先生とチャットしました。とても嬉しかったです。以前は必ず翻訳ソフトを使っていましたが、昨日は一切使わずに会話できました。5月から一生懸命スピーキングの練習をした甲斐がありました。勿論文法の間違いはありましたが、意思が通じたことが一番重要だと思います。 今日は私の日本語勉強の経験を共有したいです。最初に日本語を勉強し始めた理由は、単にずっと現場のワーカにしたくないです。当時は英語もできなかったので、日本語には漢字があるから勉強しやすいと思ったのです。 外国語を勉強する上で最も重要なのは、他人の評価を気にしないことです。今の人には想像もできない光景かもしれませんが、18人が住む寮で、ただ一人ヘッドフォンを付けて日本語を勉強していました。転職した時も「この会社は有名な会社です」しか言えませんでしたが、1年も経たないうちに通訳なしで日本人と仕事の会話ができるようになりました。 当初の部署には通訳がおらず、日本語が話せるのは香港人の部長だけでした。部門長に通訳してもらうのが恥ずかしくて、必死に日本語を覚えました。毎朝通勤時は30分歩きながら日本語を聞き、簡単な単語でも毎日日本人と話しました。発音が綺麗でなくても、文法が間違っていても、とにかく話すことが大切です。 日本語以外の知識も身に付けることで、昇進に伴って日本語を使う範囲が広がりました。上司に報告するだけでは足りず、会議でのプレゼンも必要になり、ビジネス日本語の勉強も始めました。 今でも日本語は上手ではありません。仕事以外の日本語はあまり理解できず、文法も間違えます。でも大丈夫です。言葉はツールです。コミュニケーションが取れることが最も重要で、自分の意思が相手に伝わり、最終的に結果が出れば良いのです。 だから、私は「まず話すことが重要だ」と伝えたいです。何も恐れずに、とにかく話しましょう。 ## Images 1. 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