My English Language Learning Journey

             As a born and bred Malaysian, I have been learning Chinese, Malay and English throughout the 19 years in my life. My parents have always encouraged me to improve my skills in languages, especially English as they are aware of how important language is to prepare myself well to communicate with others. However, as a Chinese school student, Chinese is always my first choice when I come to interact with others and therefore I do not get much opportunity to improve my English. This has resulted in my lack of confidence to use English in my life.

             In my high school life, the results of my English papers were averagely  good, but I never think that my English is decent. In fact, I believe that everyone can score well if they practice more by doing grammar exercises and memorise the formats of the essays befor the tests. Also, speaking English was the most difficult task for me that I avoided from speaking English to others all the time until I attended the English tuition when I was 17 years old.

             Unlike other tuitions, these tuitions were conducted in a very relaxing and happy style. The passionate teacher, extroverted and friendly peers and the interesting study materials made me look forward to every Monday tuition. Attending these tuitions not only honed my English skills, but also changed me from an introverted girl to an outgoing one. I remembered how afraid I was when I had to speak English in front of my peers in the first tuition. I nearly cried. It was the encouragements and helpful advices from everyone made me step out of my comfort zone to speak more in English.

            And now, I am in NUS, the university which gathers students from the world. I believe that I can improve my English in all aspects within 4 years studying here. I will never let the timidity and shyness in me to confine me from improving anymore.

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