INDYWORLD 4STEPS ENGLISH 2 "Miracle Night"
Have you ever felt frustrated because the English words just wouldn't come out?
After saying "Hello," nothing else comes to mind.
Even though you understand it in your head, you can't say a thing.
What if it's not about "talent"?
What if you just don't know the "method" yet?
This story is about Taro,
who couldn't speak English,
and how he changed in "just 4 steps."
English isn't "studying." The desire to "convey" is where it all begins.
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[This week's word from Indy-sensei]
“Better than a perfect sentence is a soulful One Word.That is the first step to connecting yourself with the world.”
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(This is one to save)
【Story】
Taro: (Slumping over his desk)
“Sigh... it's no use. No matter how much I read the textbook or how much I memorize, I feel like I'm drifting further away from English. Even yesterday, after saying 'Hello,' nothing came out, and I just gave a fake smile and ran away. Honestly, it's pathetic. Sigh...”
Indy-sensei: (Glasses gleaming)
“Taro, take a deep breath instead of a sigh. You've got a classic case of 'not enough studying' syndrome. Being too serious can be a problem, you know.”
Taro: “Huh!? Indy...!? You... you talked?”
Indy-sensei: “This isn't the time to be surprised. Listen, you're too tied up in 'correct English' and have left your most important 'heart' somewhere else. If a baby says 'milk' because they're hungry, would you be mean and say, 'That's not the right grammar, fix your pronunciation'?”
Taro: “...Of course I wouldn't say that! I'd be happy and say, 'You're hungry, you're a genius!'”
Indy-sensei: “Exactly!”
What's important is the passion to 'convey' something, even if it's just one word.
Imagine your future self speaking English coolly. Is it perfect English?
Or is it you laughing with someone else?”
Taro: “...I want to laugh with someone. Like talking about movies or giving directions...”
Indy-sensei: “Good! That image is what's important. Let's start today by engraving that 'heart' into your workbook.”
Taro: "Is that English study?"
Indy-sensei: "That's right. Let's get started!"
Taro: (Inner voice) "But why is a dog talking??"
[My Growth Record: Practical Work]
Date: Year Month Day
Step 1: Reserve your 'cool future'.
When you can speak English, where are you, who are you with, and what are you talking about?
(Example: Making small talk with a clerk at a cafe overseas / Laughing while watching a movie without subtitles)
[My Image]
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*Take a screenshot of this.
Step 2: Today's 'Soul's One Word'
Just one word that you wanted to convey today.
Japanese or English is fine.
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*Writing it by hand helps it stick in your head.
Step 3: Were you able to give yourself an OK?
It doesn't have to be perfect. It's okay to make mistakes. [ □ Yes! ]
*Read it out loud. Seriously.
[Editor's Note from Indy-sensei]
They really wrote it well.
First, keep this "reservation sheet" in your heart.
(Taro, are you really prepared for this? ...Well, never mind. It's the first step.)
Now, you too, fill out this workbook and join our group.
"We're waiting for you."
Thank you for reading this far.
If you feel even a little bit like "I want to try this,"
hold onto that feeling while it's still fresh.
Pressing the "Like" button is also a great first step.
Thank you for reading until the end.
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