Thanks to all who joined us for our lovely Winter Walk and awesome New Year Pub Quiz (see some happy winners with their selection of prizes in the photo oppposite!).

Both events were very well attended and a great start to 2012.

We'll be planning more fun events for February after our new committee is elected on this coming Tuesday - and do join us at Pub Night on 2 February.

Life Pub Night - Thursday 5 January

Life is a popular Japan-inspired bar/restaurant/shop is spread over two floors, and is located conveniently on Old Street.  Life serves yummy Japanese food and drinks.  Join us in the basement bar and kill two birds with one stone: meet some friendly ex-JETs and try out somewhere new! 

We all know that the ubiquitous phrase "use it or lose it" applies perhaps most accurately to the learning and retention of a new language.  Whatever your motivation for learning a language - be it for your career, to progress in studies, or for travel - it is crucial to have a strong motivation to practice.  In my experience, the best way to ensure consistent progress is by stretching your social skills!

1. Conversation exchange evenings

By far the largest is ‘The London Japanese Language Meetup Group’ which regularly attracts a diverse crowd of up to 100 on the second Tuesday of each month.  It’s a sprawling, free event held in a pub off Leicester Square.