You know, my sister also took the second phase of the Grade 1 exam as well yesterday. It was her second time. Why, I myself had to go through the interview for Grade 1 three times before I got my certificate. Let's hope you can quickly jump up the ranks to the point where you can succeed at the Grade 1 exam - it was difficult even for me, especially the interview, where two examiners challenge you on your speech-making skills and knowledge of current news.
I suppose one important way to study, just like you said, is to immerse yourself in an environment where speaking English is natural. I myself know it well because although speaking and writing English was second nature for me, attempting to fit in with the Japanese environment here was a struggle when I first arrived. Yet, my three years in Japanese high school, where I studied in mainly Japanese for the first time in a few years was helpful in getting me back up.
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