English is very important to me because it is a language spoken all over the world. It is mainly used in communication, education, business, and technology. Moreover, it is a primary language in developed countries such as the U.S.A., the U.K., Canada, and Australia. Therefore, it opens doors to many opportunities, whether in my career, education, or personal growth. Speaking and understanding English will help me communicate with people from around the world. It will give me access to information, books, online courses, and job opportunities that I would not have without it.
Learning English has been a journey full of challenges and excitement. Before I started learning English, I felt nervous and lacked confidence to have a face-to-face conversation with foreigners and to ask or answer my teacher’s questions. I struggled with many challenges such as reading, speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary, and I had difficulty comprehending foreigners speaking English. However, I refused to give up. I kept practicing and believed that if others could learn English, I could too. I received great support from my parents, friends, and international volunteers at Brother Mouse and E4E. They encouraged me, saying, “Don’t be shy or worried; just believe in yourself; you can do it; keep going.” Their advice helped me gain more confidence.
For two years, I have been learning and practicing English. My English has improved a lot, and I have become more comfortable using it. Even though I am not as fluent as others, I can still communicate with human race, and seeing the difference between my English in the past and now gives me more encouragement to keep going.
In the future, I hope to use English in my job, to learn about other cultures when I travel, and to help other Hmong students. It will help me communicate with people from different countries, learn new things, and create more opportunities for my future. I want to continue to improve my English skills and to make the most of them in many parts of my life.