It has been nearly one year since I came back to Japan from Australia. I think I haven't studied hard enough as I always get tired and don't feel like studying after work.
Time has passed so quickly, I haven't accomplished anything this year compared to last year when I worked really hard to pass the final exam. As you know, you don't have to use English in daily life in Japan and under this circumstance, it's no wonder that my English ability is getting worse because practice is the most important thing for improving foreign language skills.
I am planning to go to an interpreting school next April to learn Medical interpreting. The reason for this is simple. The company I am working for now has so many employees who speak English fluently. Some of them are probably returnees and I have nothing on them as far as English fluency is concerned. Striking out on a different path from others will mean that I have strong expertise, and for me that would be Medical translating and interpreting skills, since I am quite interested in humans, not to mention English.
Hopefully, this new goal will motivate me more than ever. By the time the school starts, in nearly 5 months time, I will be back on course and sticking to the basics about my learning attitude.
