처음 시작할 때는 얼마나 하게 될지 저도 몰랐는데 벌써 1년이 거의 되어 가네요.. 영문으로 작성해 보았는데, 졸필이지만 이해해 주시고 읽어주세요...^^
I have studied English class with Teacher Maricel for one year. At first, I expected a quick quantum leap of my English language skill. However, it soon began to weigh heavily on me. In almost daily classes, I became a beat. After all, I realized that learning a language cannot be regarded as the twelve-step. So I decided not to set myself up in everyday check-up but to devote myself contently with enjoying the English itself. In short, I tried to unwind and enjoy learning English with diligence.
Moreover, Teacher Maricel is impeccable about teaching, especially regarding pronunciation and basic grammar. She has encouraged me, and I have been inspired a lot by her teaching. We have completed more than three kinds of textbooks in a year. I also realized that sometimes even if there are instances of inconsistent internet line connection and intermittent background noise, these factors could not be considered as any obstacles to our study.
I have recorded missed words or pronunciations after every 30-minute class in a day. In the weekend I have summarized and confirmed them with consulting a dictionary. Every day I have had an intense time for somewhere in the region of one hour to memorize the latest missed word summary. I found I have taken well over 1,000 new words and also helpful 100 new idioms.
Years ago, before starting the course, every time I met a foreigner, my voice sounded like shrill due to repeated errors and lack of words, and unfortunately, I became subdued and felt insecure. However, today, my heart never pound even in front of a native English speaker, as though I can say that I am now competent to speak in English. Nowadays, I can talk more reflectively than before for the topics or discussions that I want to talk about, even with some errors. I found myself indulged in English regardless of some unintentional mistakes. As you may notice, it is not only a skill but a conduct.
Additionally, I also hope to introduce my philosophy on learning English:
It’s a great privilege for me that I have discovered a great obscure merit of English language. It’s the internal equity. It has no hierarchy. I cannot say it is much easier to write in Korean than in English. When I write in Korean, I should ponder the perceived hierarchical social relationship between me and the receiver including age, position, etc. On the other hand, I can discuss profound matters in English to anyone. As you know, it is far beyond the language skill. I will introduce some practical examples in Korea. If your spouse is older than your elder sister or brother, could they be familiar in mind? Could you respect your younger teacher or manager at school or office?
I strongly suggest for the readers of this article to identify that English is not only an assortment of language but the gateway to the new world of yourself. Before learning English my philosophy had been confined like a captive, but now I am free in spirit. God bless you.
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