Learning language not mean learning only one thing

Monday, October thirtieth, two thousands and six

According to a newspaper, leaning another language helps you acquire benefits - such as improved mental agility and problem solving skills, as well as a deeper understanding of your own and other cultures.

I 100% agree with the newspaper article! Wouldn't you say? In fact, I've got a lot of knowledge and information I hadn't known. I sometimes have chances to talk with native English speakers on private business. Whenever I have such opportunities, I have to introduce Japanese custom and culture, you name it. Of course I can acquire their own ones as well. To be honest, talking with them in English is no bed of roses for me. And also, I'm such a honest person that I cannot make a wild guess. In addition, I'm so particular about English grammar as to often use my noodle much harder.
Besides, I was able to make friends with some nice Japanese people at the English school to which I belong and I could quit smoking as well. :)

Studying English has brought me lots of effective stuff. Therefore I cannot help studying English and cannot study English too hard.(^_^;


I'm so particular about English grammar as to often use my noodle much harder.
= I'm so particular about English grammar that I often use my noodle much harder. (?)

I cannot help studying English.
= I cannot help but study English. (?)