Thank you.
I remember when I was in Japan about 9 months ago, I studied for an English test so hard, and had taken no bad score. I'd thought I'm good at English actually not though.
I came here in Australia with 3 fabulous Japanese boys who are just class mates but I know they're wonderful guys. I spent for 3 months with them in Melbourne, and half a year without them in Sydney. I'd like to tell you each story.
Melbourne
For me, Melbourne taught me that Australia is what. People who work at Honda Australia, Class mates in English school, Host Family and other many friends. It was just for 3 months, for long 3 months though.
When 3 Japanese boys and I came to Honda Australia, every one welcomed us gently. They are so kind, always taking care of us. If there is a problem, I could consult them at anytime instead of teachers at Honda School.
My Host Father is Italian Australian. So I used to eat dinner which is almost Italian Food. I became to love Pizza. He taught me many things. Especially 3 words, Think, Easy and Simple. I could make peace of mind by these words.
I message class mates in English school even now, they are same us me, "Other country people". I talked with them about English. We know that learning other language is pretty hard and fun. You can't understand the mind if you've never studied other language. I really understand first language is easy but studying about second language is really difficult through talking with them. Their first language is different so much. In Japan, we speak Japanese. But they speak Korean, Thai, Colombian, Turkish etc...
I was so glad I could meet other country people in English school. Of course I'll keep in touch them after going back to Japan.
In Melbourne, I went to Language Exchange, which is learning other language with Beer or something like that, it was pretty fun and could improve my English, especially speaking and listening. The most Important things, I could make some friends who are without Honda or English school. They originally don't know me so I had to introduce or explain my situation. It was actually good for improving my English again. I'll also keep in touch them.
Sydney
The situation was really changed. Melbourne people said, the people who live in Sydney are so busy like Tokyo. It is.
I arrived in Sydney in June, and started to work 2 days later. I understand what they said. If you come in Sydney, you have to move 2 times faster than before. I returned Japanese soul by Sydney. I thank Sydney.
I learned how to work through current dealership its named Scotts Honda. Even just a service was so hard to get used to it. But I learned checking and top up each fluid, how to replace engine oil and Oil filter, how to replace brake pads and disc machine and replacing Oil pump etc, lots of things.
The people who work at Scotts Honda also taught me lots of things, of course how to fix cars and English. Especially their English is pretty different from school English. They speak conversation English completely, so I couldn't understand when I came here at Scotts Honda. But I almost got it now. Easy peazy.
My host family in Sydney is really kind. They have 2 children, They're always fune. I was really surprised that when I was sleeping at 2 or 3 o'clock, one of the children started to cry suddenly. It is usual in this house, so actually I already get used to it. when I'm going back to Japan, I'll feel so quiet because my house in Japan has just my parents and me.
They taught me how to enjoy your life. I was thinking about future too much, concern is better in this case. I was scared about future job, future condition for my health, and future money. Then I used to study too much. But they taught me, Take it easy. You should go out more and have fun. It was fresh for me. Because in Japan, we think about like my mind. I thought my mind is usual, but there're lots of people from other country in Australia, so my thinking is just one of Japanese ones. I thought I have to learn other country people's thinking more than now. Now I understand about it.
I could learn and have lots of experience in Australia. It was by Japanese Honda, My family and My friends etc. I really appreciate everyone's support.
Thank you.
