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Mitchell: I want to improve my Japanese.

Lacey: You speak Japanese?

Mitchell: Yes, a little.

Lacey: I didn’t know that.

Mitchell: I started learning Japanese three or four years ago.

Lacey: Really? Why?

Mitchell: I love the language and the culture. I went to Japan when I was a child. After that, I have always been interested in Japan.

Lacey: That’s interesting. How do you study Japanese?

Mitchell: I take an online course and I have an app on my phone. But I’m not really getting better.

Lacey: Do you watch Japanese movies or TV shows?

Mitchell: Sometimes.

Lacey: Maybe you should watch them more often.

Mitchell: I try to. But sometimes it’s hard to understand the dialogue.

Lacey: Try watching with Japanese subtitles. Then you can read Japanese and listen at the same time. Doing that will help both your listening and your speaking skills.

Mitchell: That’s a good idea. What else should I do?

Lacey: Do you ever speak to Japanese people?

Mitchell: Not really.

Lacey: My friend is in a Japanese and English language and cultural exchange group. You should join the group. They meet once a month and practice English and Japanese.

Mitchell: Oh, that sounds perfect!

Lacey: I will get the information for you!