My English Language Learning Journey

English had been my pride and it had also been my disgrace. The last time the language intimidated me was when I failed my QET examination. But now, it is for the same language that I am excited and determined. Without my awareness, English has started its journey in my life.

My first few words were not English; perhaps that is why I am doing this assignment. I was taught both Tamil and English. I used Tamil for communicating and English for watching Cartoon Network. I was convinced that my English was really good and that it was better than that of my father, a successful engineer. This reminds me of the incident of how I quarrelled with my father, arguing that “these is” is correct and “these are” was wrong while doing my primary one English homework.

I was in the fifth grade, when I realised that my grades in English were falling. So did I start hating English then? We have often heard kids, or even grown-ups, telling that they like a particular subject because they like their teacher.I was one of them. I loved my primary school English teacher, did all works given and longed for praises. However, this love did not help me much in PSLE.

My battle with the English language had since then started. I survived, yet with wounds of stress and embarrassment. I perceived my futile efforts in mastering this subject after having failed my QET. While I was doing this assignment, I realised that I just did not have the time and the willingness to change the way of learning English. After having to take ES1102, I am determined to make my English journey successful.

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