Two weekends ago I was walking down the main street of Takayama when I spotted two women - western women and obviously tourists - holding a map and looking lost. I stopped and asked if I could help them out and we started chatting. Suddenly one of the women turned to me and said,
"By the way, your English is excellent!"
I paused and then replied "Why thank-you! I am Canadian..."
She looked a bit flustered for a second and then said something about how she would have known if only I'd said 'aboot', hahaha. And I explained about teaching English with the JET Programme etc.
They eventually went on their way. I was relieved to hear that my English speaking abilities haven't diminished after 4.5 months of living in Japan.
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Brilliant. This is so funny.
(No one compliments my English here.)
born and raised in Canada but I'm still learnin the English.
Looks like all is well, I can not believe it's been over 4 months.
I would also like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Pat Miller
U of T
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