Does your school use it? How important is it or not to you and your school?

Many people are confused if they do not use it. Here is a good link for those who need it.

http://www.yamatanidojo.com/karate_terminology.htm

my school make a habit of teaching a little bit of terminology as you progress in each belt rank, but we dont do any fluent talking with it

Since I train in Japan, yeah we use alot of" Karate terminology".

There are still times when I dont understand what my classmates are saying ,so I just nod and smile.

I've learned to really closely observe the movements of my teachers and imitate the most subtle movements to make up for the times when I cant fully understand verbal explanations.

Its funny when I go back home to train though, and I hear instructors speaking butchered Japanese terms.

This is an accepted method of communication in the western taught American or European martial art schools.

I know of some Asian schools that cannot pronounce American words either. It's all part of the human experience or condition.

Once a person is corrected linguistically, the communication becomes clear and concise.

Since I train in Japan, yeah we use alot of" Karate terminology".

There are still times when I dont understand what my classmates are saying ,so I just nod and smile.

I've learned to really closely observe the movements of my teachers and imitate the most subtle movements to make up for the times when I cant fully understand verbal explanations.

Its funny when I go back home to train though, and I hear instructors speaking butchered Japanese terms.

Lucky. You said when you go home..... are you just studied Karate in Japan, or are you there for other reasons? Do you notice a difference in the way they train in Japan? Reason I ask is because I'm looking to plan a trip in the near future for the intent to train in Japan.