What it’s like to have a friend who likes learning languages

I got a call from a friend who was out for a walk during the flower-blooming season. After talking about this and that, the conversation led to the topic of learning English and Japanese. We talked about our learning methods and what worked for us and what didn’t.

It is a blessing to have a friend who likes learning languages. A friend with whom I can share learning methods and experiences of trial and error. A friend with whom I can plan to travel together someday and speak those languages.

It is a real blessing.

2026-03-31 | Essay