Hi Ellie, Thank you so much for your message. It's funny story! But, yes... it's a bitter one at the same time. I find myself trying to be more polite in the States than I did in Japan. As to the tips to get along with others when you are abroad, some people say "Just be friendly" or "No need to worry about grammar" However, in fact, as I'm not very confident with my English, I'm worried whether my remarks would be rude or not. Having said that, when I have to talk something in front of my colleagues, for instance, when making a presentation, I can't keep thinking about that, and I should have made them feel bad by using incorrect words. Now, remember you said "No need to apologize for your writing. I find it both interesting and well organized. No one is born speaking another language; we learn by trial and error."? I'm really touched and encouraged by your words. I really appreciate the effort you put when correcting my English. Thank you,
Hi Ellie, Thank you so much for your message. Looking closely at your writing always allows me to discover something new. I feel lucky to have such a great teacher! Thank you, Masa
“I don't know anything about NHK though. Is is a conversation class or an online school? Did they recommend a book for Yuka finally?” NHK is Japan's national broadcasting organization. It is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee. They recommend a book for Yuka and our daughters and I bought it for Yuka.
Thank you very much.
Hi Ellie, Thank you so much. I appreciate your correction. Every single correction helps me a lot! Best, Masa27
Hi, Ellie! I'm sorry to be late for the reply. My favorite book written by Murakami is "A Wild Sheep Chase". It is an adventure story of a normal man who lives in Tokyo. Have a nice day! guangtai.
Thanj you very much for your corrections. I learned a lot from your teaching. I hope you have a nice weekend too.
Hi Ellie, I read the newspaper as you recommended right away. It was difficult for me, but, from now on, I'll try it daily. Thank you! Masa27
Thank you for your correction. My tenugui's brand is "Hamamonyo", it cost 900 yen in Japan. I found "Hamamonyo" and "Miyamoto" tengui in Spain Amazon. "Miyamoto" tenugui is more inexpensive than "Hamamonyo". I'm very happy to read your message. Thank you! Here is a web site about Hamamonyo. https://www.hamamonyo.jp/english
Hi Ellie: Thank you very much for your feedback!! Your alternate sentences were very helpful to me! Have a nice end of the week!
Thank you very much every time, Ellie! I'm always grateful.
Thanks!
Thank you! I'm learning from your correction. Thank you for some superstitions about the mirror. In Japan, a cracked mirror is bad luck too, but 7 years of bad luck is not Japanese superstition. Greece superstition is interesting. Thank you a lot.
Thank you for quick response and careful explanations. I didn't know that 'jinx' means a person or thing that is believed to bring "bad" luck. I have learned a lot from you.
Thank you very much, Ellie. I was encouraged by your message.
