☆ENGLISH ONLY☆コミュのI'm planning to go abroad alone.

I wanna practice English.
I think that to speak many people in oversea is best way .

As I work through the year,so I decide to travel alone on May 2007.

Where is best place?

Guam is cheaper than other place.

If you have good idea ,please teach me!!

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[6] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:00

sherriDO,

India has 21 offcial languages. :)

English _is_ one of the official languages, but if my experience is any indicator, most people speak local languages far more often than English. I've been to Bombay (and a few other cities). It wasn't hard to get by in English, but it was not an "English-speaking" environment either.

If you want to stick to Asia, the Phillipines is probably a better place in terms of practicing English. In Metro Manila, almost everyone understands English. :)

[7] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:03

Guam, if you closed your eyes you would think you were in Japan. I would recommend the US or Australia. But not Hawaii because there are so many Japanese tourists I felt like I was in Okinawa and not in an American state.

[8] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:09

New York! There is a huge Japanese society here and I should know. I work at one of the busiest Japanese restaurants in the city.

[9] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:11

I think she needs a little bit more responsible answers...

Frankly speaking, it's better to study in Japan at your level I think.

You have to learn the basic skill at first. There are many basic gramatical mistakes in your comments.

You can learn much more even in Japan.

[10] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:12

if you want to interact with only English speaking people, you might want to consider UK, US or Australia/New Zealand.

If you don't mind to have some mix of other language and 'localized' English, welcome to Singapore ヽ(´ー｀)ノ

[11] mixiユーザー 04月19日 01:28

Come to Grand Rapids Michigan. Nobody speaks anything but English here. haha

[13] mixiユーザー 04月19日 05:37

○理絵

>> I think she needs a little bit more responsible answers...

I don't think anyone was pulling her leg with their answers. I certainly wasn't.

[14] mixiユーザー 04月19日 06:02

>13

I wrote this without reading yours. While I was writing, yours came into here before me. Yes, your suggestion is a serious one.

[15] mixiユーザー 04月19日 06:03

KARAOKE
de
douzo...

[16] mixiユーザー 04月19日 08:12

I don't think it really matters all that much, but
I'd say well done for choosing to go alone.

A lot of people think it's better to travel with
friends. They have the whole "someone to share it
with" philosophy.

I prefer to travel alone. It's funny but when you're
overseas and you look lost, if you are with someone
nobody will come up to you, but if you're alone
they'll trip over each other in the race to come
up and help you.

[17] mixiユーザー 04月19日 08:30

Come over here to America!! You'll have a great time.

[18] mixiユーザー 04月19日 08:42

Yeah man, you got guts to travel alone. I think it is great you want to challenge yourself. Just make sure you take all the necessary precautions first. As for places.. too many to name. What do you like? Nature or city? touristy places or the best kept secrets?

[19] mixiユーザー 04月19日 08:59

If you want to learn/speak english at abroad trip by yourself, I do not recommend the Guam. Because, there are many japanse and japanese speaker in Guam. Of course, in case of your purpose that the sightseeing and marine sports such as snorkeling, SCUBA and so on, it would be good for you. I think, Singapore is suitable place and my recommend to get the english skill. Good Luck!

[20] mixiユーザー 04月19日 09:08

I think LA is not a good place for Japanese to study English because there are many Japanese in LA.
Around Santa Monica, West LA area, and Torrance, Gardena, I saw so many Japanese.
But if you try not to join Japanese communities or not to make Japanese friends, any places would be good for you to improve English.

[22] mixiユーザー 04月19日 10:07

I'm not quite sure on the Meaning of going abroad. Do you mean Studying or Just for Pleasure?

I'll act as if your talking about studying.

Singapore, Guam, and Hawaii are not very suitable places in my Opinion.. Being, They arn't great English speaking communities. And also have VERY large Japanese Communities.

Australia and other places might be okay..
But the accent and grammar to their English is a little bit different.

(So it depends on the type of English you want to learn)

LA is a good place. But yes, The Japanese Community is very large there.. But that's simple to avoid.

Although, I think San Diego is a great place. The Japanese Community isn't too large. But if your feeling homesick there are many great places to buy Japanese Food's, Drinks or Movies..

Also, There are some good schools around here to study English such as "ALI" (American Language Institute) That's if you want a Language School.
There are also many other Language Schools in Downtown San Diego..

There are also some really good Colleges such as SDSU, UCSD, Grossmont and others.

But, Where you study doesn't truly matter. What matters is you Attitude towards your studying. I've met many Japanese People in San Diego whose English never improves because they don't try hard. But there are many others who try very hard and increase their Skills within 6 months.

My suggestion to you, Is to search around Mixi and find communities that have people who are Japanese that have studied overseas. I believe they can give a much better idea of places to study. More than any Foreigner can.

But, If you have any questions about San Diego, Please feel free to ask anytime =]

[23] mixiユーザー 04月19日 10:12

As for those communities I was talking about...

This is a Community for "ALI" (American Language Institute)
http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=677012

Here is a Community for a Short-Term Apartment in Downtown San Diego.. I believe the Members of this Community can give you some good Information about Language Schools in Downtown San Diego.
http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=594968

This is a Community for Grossmont College.
http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=422869

Anyway, I hope that's helpful..

[25] mixiユーザー 04月19日 10:40

Going abroad just means leaving your own country.

[26] mixiユーザー 04月19日 11:01

I don't think he is talking about studying abroad you guys.

[27] mixiユーザー 04月19日 11:07

Yeh, Im pretty sure the person isnt...

[28] mixiユーザー 04月19日 11:18

gung-ho societies...... hahahaha
I gotta see that movie again.

yeh,man
I totally agree with だいはど-san.

[30] mixiユーザー 04月19日 13:47

if you really wanna be able to speak in english､you should go somewhere where no japanese are. if you go somewhere touristy then you would ended up be in a japanese community which wont make you be able to learn real english. anyway whats your plan? are you gonna go to school, or what?

[31] mixiユーザー 04月19日 14:16

Yeah, travelling doesn't do as much as living in one place. You could go on a working holiday? Or going to school is the best idea I think.

[33] mixiユーザー 04月22日 18:05

Thanks for many opinions!

だいはどさん
Friends of my English teacher lives in Phillipinas as volunteer tourguide ,
so I can be introduced him by my teacher.

I heard Phillipine is good to spend time.
My purpost is to spend good time as same
as meeting many people and speaking many things.
So We are going to think totally.

Thank you for your opinion!!

シェーンチュさん

There are many opinions that I should not go Hawai and guam because its enviromental is similar to japan.

I decide not to go theres.
But I wanna go there someday(´｀)。

Andyさん

I prefer city in the country like time passed slowly.
If you have some good idea ,
please teach me!!

ウィ－ルさん

I am glad to be able to read your serious opinion.

My time to go abroad is only one week (because of my job).

Do you have a advise in limited time like this???

[34] mixiユーザー 04月22日 22:17

You should enroll in a class that is thought in english. Something you might enjoy, like cooking etc.. a hobby. You will be forced to learn the language in order to pass and get something from the class. If you join an english class in the states the class will be full of people that can`t speak english and that will limit you. Cooking on the other hand has nothing to do with language but you will need to communicate with the instructors and class mates in english all the time.

[35] mixiユーザー 04月22日 23:02

If you had a motivation studying english, You could study in Japan!! You don't have to go abroad.
However If you try speaking English with foreigner and travel oversea, you go!!
My recommendatoion is India.
There is awesome!!Everyone speaking English is full of slang or inglish.
You will be able to speak Japolish!!

[36] mixiユーザー 04月22日 23:24

TokyoOGさん

Sound good!
I have never thought of your idea.
Thank you!

[37] mixiユーザー 04月23日 00:43

I agree with TokyoOG.
When I was studying in Boston I was enrolled ESL program at University but I participated many classes to improve my English.
Cooking,Flower arrangement,Photography...There are so many classes for one day or one week.
You can get these information easy at supermarket.
They usually have free magazine at the entrance.
Good luck and safe trip!!

[38] mixiユーザー 04月23日 01:59

hello i'll just say u if u can come to hunza that will be the best adventure for ur in ur life

with best wishes
karim
director
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http://space.geocities.jp/oasis_guesthouse

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[40] mixiユーザー 05月02日 08:22

Yamaji san,
Come to Melbourne!!
I'm in Melbourne and I can guide or accompany you!
My English..... (^^;) not that good, neither my Japanese, but I have good English native speaker friends and
Japanese friends too (^^)v

[41] mixiユーザー 05月02日 20:42

エミさん

I would like to participate some kind of class .
Photography is look like difficult program ,but it may be fun .

Thank Emi and TokyoOG for your useful information!!!

Josh san
I confirmed that taking interest courses in English is one of good way to be able to feel not only English but whole culture.

I still seeking for closest place.On the other hand,It is essential to improve in japan as possible as I can.

A few drink always comes faster before speaking ,right?

Thanks!

X'ty

You look like having interest of japanese!
Thank you!!

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