After I finish the assignment, I realize that my English has improved.”
Chie seems to have gained her confidence in English back. I asked her, “What has changed you in 7 months?” She answered,
I met many people from all over the world. I could communicate with them without using Japanese. It’s not just the matter of English ability, but the communication skills. I wanted to communicate with people, and that was the reason I liked to study English from junior high school days. Learning the language itself is not as important as communicating with people. (Chie, April, 2004)