1.3 Motivate Yourself for Further Improvement
（スキル上達の一歩先へ）
Now I’m ready for a simple introductions of myself and explanation of my research topic.
However, I’m afraid my English may not be good enough.
However, I’m afraid my English may not be good enough.
Take it easy! You can steadily improve your English skills little by little.
The key is sustaining your motivation high for academic communication in English!
The key is sustaining your motivation high for academic communication in English!
I agree, but it’s really hard for me to do that. Because, I have a lot of things to do as a researcher, including reading books, doing researches, and writing papers…
I know. But think of it this way. Doing your research and improving your communication in English are closely linked. You might be able to just conduct your research in your mother tongue, however, you can expect to get more information, broaden your views, and have access to various possibilities related to your research if you make yourself understood in English on occasions like international conferences, lectures in English, and socializing with researchers from various backgrounds...
I see. I understand the benefits of improving English skills. This will have a positive impact on my research life.
Yeah, what if someday I work abroad with international researchers I respect!
Great! Believe in your future possibilities!