My Language Learning Journey

Learning foreign languages has always been an important part of my life, especially English. Over the 

years, I’ve realized that the most effective way I learn a language is through immersion and consistent, 

everyday exposure. Watching movies and series, playing video games, chatting with international 

friends, and using English on my phone and computer have made the language feel natural and 

almost automatic to me. I don’t always study in the traditional sense, but instead, I surround myself 

with English as much as possible. This has helped my reading and writing skills improve steadily.

This term, I’ve found that writing blog posts and doing reflective assignments have helped me 

understand how I use English and where I can still improve. I’ve also paid more attention to 

vocabulary especially expressions by noting down new phrases I come across in shows or games. 

One of the most useful tricks I’ve used is talking to myself in English when I’m alone, just to practice 

forming sentences quickly. Another helpful tip is to not worry too much about making mistakes when 

speaking. Perfectionism can slow you down. Instead, focus on communicating your message clearly.

For future ECIP students, I would recommend using English outside the classroom as much as 

possible. Even simple things like changing your phone’s language settings to English or watching 

YouTube tutorials in English can make a big difference over time. If possible, speak with native 

speakers even online and ask them to correct your mistakes. Gaming, for example, is a surprisingly 

useful way to practice informal conversation and learn real-world expressions.

After this course, I plan to keep learning by continuing my usual routines: playing games, watching 

English content, and chatting with international friends. I also want to challenge myself more by 

reading books in English regularly. One of my goals is to become more confident in speaking.

In my future work, communication will be a vital skill especially written communication, since much 

of the tech world runs on emails, documentation, and reports. Clear and concise English writing will 

help me explain complex ideas simply, and good spoken English will help me in teamwork and when 

dealing with international clients or partners. Language learning isn’t just a subject; it’s a lifelong skill 

that opens up opportunities.