My Personal journey in learning English

 Learning English has made my life wonderful, and it is a rewarding journey.   I still remember my first English lesson in primary school, where I could only say “My name is…” with a shy smile. But as I grew older, I realized that learning a language is not only about grammar and vocabulary it is about communication, culture, and confidence. At that time, I thought English was a secret language that only clever people could speak.

But back then, I tried to read every English word I came across, wherever I could find it. My grandmother still remembers this. From this, I improved my English knowledge little by little. I felt like I had a superpower compared to the other students.

When I was in primary school, I started reading the English on shop boards.  When I entered secondary school, I began to see English everywhere—on television, in music, books .I started watching English cartoons with subtitles and writing down new words. I also watched Korean dramas with English subtitles because it was my hobby. Slowly, those words became part of my own expressions. Reading storybooks helped me understand how emotions.

When I was in my academic studies at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technology, we practiced speaking English through role plays, debates, and presentations. At first, I felt nervous and shy, but my friends encouraged me to participate. We also did micro teaching sessions, which gave me a chance to teach small lessons to my peers. These experiences helped me build confidence and shaped my personality as an English teacher.

Through this journey, I learned patience, resilience, and the joy of expressing myself in a new language. I hope my story inspires others to embrace their own language-learning journey and remember that every small step counts.

           My Vocabulary Book

Learning English Expands My Knowledge. Watching Korean dramas with English subtitles helped me understand both languages. English acts as a bridge for different communities to share their ideas emotions and stories.

I wrote this post after thinking about how far I’ve come since my first English lesson. I looked through my old schoolbooks and photos, which brought back memories of how I learned through reading, watching, and speaking. Writing this reflection helped me realize how much confidence I’ve gained and how English has shaped not just my language, but my personality.

What helps you most when learning English?

• 🙋Watching movies or dramas

• 🙋Speaking with friends

• 🙋Reading storybooks

• 🙋Listening to songs