I thought my English is not as good as my classmates which resulted me lose confidence of English learning though my major is English in university. But now I am pregnant 4 years later since I graduated, I have so much time. I didn't know what to do and always be upset. My husband is a aggressive man, he encourages me to learn English again. Actually I used to be a study abroad consultant, I provide advices for my students who want to study in USA. I have to login different official websites of universities to get the update news which they need. I found that so many students' English are so poor, I have to translate the informations for them. And i helped one of my students to translated her resume and presentation, did application for her, she got the offer from UIB. Which wins my confidence, I am not that bad, I just not as good as I think I should be.
Now there is so many free time allowes me to think of my future. I didn't know what kind of job i should do after i have a baby. Maybe a english teacher or a interpreter. But i have no certification of TEM8 and no teacher certification. Thinking of myself, i am only 27, if i spend about 3 years to promote my capacity it is not too late. 30 years old do not means old but mature, it is the most beautiful age for a woman. She will be charming, graceful and integellence if she always holds her aspiration and activities.
I have found the meaning of life, not just eating, sleeping and fun. As a women, I should not only a common housewife or just work for existing, I can do many things as well as a man. Now I have two directions for my future: a English teacher or a interpreter related to mechanical. So what I should do now? No matter a teacher or a interpreter needs excellent English skill, English is the foundation of my job.
Better late than never.Now I am studying English everyday, I recite the words every night, watch the CCTV-news, listen to the VOA news, read the China daily and register the China daily Blog, make friends in English. Every morning I wake up with English words which I recited the last night and the dulcet sound of the CCTV-News. Every night I will recite a page of words and sleep with dreams of English. Now my life is rich, I find a lot of fun in learning, every people will find their fun when they indulge in something. I enjoy the life I can outlet myself and express myself freely.
I will try my best, everything worth doing is worth time and effort to do it well. Every new day is another chance to change your life. No matter wether I can achieve my goal, I am happy I have a try and enjoy the experience.
I thanks my husband a lot who helps me to find out myself!
we are at the same age and i have a 2-year-old daughter :) I am totally agree with you, you are a lot poised than what I was. You have already started making efforts while in your pregency. I got quite panic and strong sense of loss its like last minite your still the professional businesswoman negociating contract with clinets next minite your stuck at home :)it took me long time to find a balance in life. jia you!!!
thank you !i do not know how to learn english,i want to give up .but when i read your article ,i think you give me the courage to continue to learn.
Nobody can know everything, we just try our best to learn something we interested on.
No age for learning. We all are the students of the university named -"THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE"
Summer, you can do this!
I've written several blog entries specifically on how to set and pursue goals. I hope that they will be helpful for you. I was an English teacher, so if you have questions, please email me here.
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