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English is the most popular language in the world and it's the official language of over 50 countries. Many countries that use English as their first language fully utilize it because they communicate on a daily basis. But for the rest of the world, English is used as a second language or as a mandatory subject at school, so people have to learn it. But learning English isn't easy, especially when it comes to countries that don't use it as a first or even a second language. As a student growing up in Vietnam—a country that encourages students to learn English—it can sometimes be a nightmare. In my opinion, the most important skill in learning a language, let alone English, is pronunciation, which the majority of teachers in Vietnam fail at. They pronounce words wrong, which leads to students pronouncing them wrong. The only thing that they did right is write, which leads to students who can write but cannot speak. In my high school class, there are 43 students, but only 20% of them can confidently hold a conversation with a native speaker, while the rest of the students can only answer simple questions that they learned from the textbook. Like a robot, they can only answer questions that are programmed into their minds. In reality, this applies to the majority of English-speakers in Vietnam, not just one or two classes. That's why Vietnamese people have to go to IELTS centers to learn more. This will cost more money, but it is the best way to learn English for now. As I started my first English course in UoPeople, I had my own expectations for this course. Firstly, I expect to learn the fundamentals of the English language. These include basic sentence structures and grammar. As a student, I need it to be easy to understand. As I finished my reading assignment, I realized that the university conveyed the lesson clearly with vivid examples. I am deeply impressed with the bicycle and basket metaphor. Although I already learned this in high school, the way that the university taught me gave me a better understanding and a new perspective on the topic. In my country, people learn English by translating words into Vietnamese so they understand it in Vietnamese. But now I get to understand English more like a native speaker than a foreigner. This is a challenge at first, but as a person seeking to improve, I'll try my best to overcome it. Learning a language from a native speaker's perspective gives me a more efficient way to understand English. Now I get to understand the meaning of the words in English rather than translate them to Vietnamese. This is also a better way to put my thoughts into my essay without thinking in my native language. The video in the learning guide unit 1 is really easy to understand. This is exactly what I want to learn in UoPeople's English course. When I compare this learning method to what I've learned in Vietnam, it gives me a huge advantage. I don't have to think of a word in my native language and then translate it into English, which will improve my speaking and writing skills. Thanks to the way that the university teaches me, I get a better understanding of all the fundamentals. All of this will help me improve my skills. Secondly, after learning all the fundamentals, I want to take my skills to the next level. I expect to write longer paragraphs. I need to watch more videos to improve my listening skills and, most importantly, I need to interact with English speakers more often. When I finish the course, I want to not only write essays and theses that will give me a good grade, but also write articles and blogs that will attract and entertain people. I want to learn and apply that knowledge in a real-life situation. I expect to learn more complicated grammar. I want to master all the 12 basic tenses in English. I want to learn them in the easy and interesting way that I was taught in the first unit so I can use them properly. I will apply them to my theses to get a good grade. Most importantly, I want to use it to communicate with other people.

Listening skills, in addition to writing, are essential for any English learner. I want to watch more videos, and if I could get a chance to talk with a native speaker, it would be even better. As I said before, only 20% of the students in my class can hold a conversation with a native speaker, while the rest of them can only understand simple questions. This is because of the way we are taught. Most of my classmates find it difficult to understand English speakers because they talk too fast. They are also used to hearing incorrect pronunciation from Vietnamese teachers. Finally, English, at its core, is a language. And all languages serve one purpose: to communicate between people. In the stone age, before people invented words, they had already communicated verbally. That's why I think the most important skill in learning English is speaking skills. Because the educational environment we grew up in doesn't have a lot of English-speaking people, most Vietnamese find it hard to talk to them. That's why I want to have a chance to talk to more English speakers to improve my speaking skills. I expect to do that in this course. I hope that I can utilize the knowledge I learned in real-life situations. In conclusion, I expect to learn English more efficiently. I want to learn grammar with vivid examples, watch more videos, and most importantly, talk to English speakers. I want to apply it not only in my essay but also in everyday life. To me, English is more than just a foreign language; it is the key that opens the door to the world.

English is the most widely spoken language in the world, and it is the official language of more than 50 countries. Many countries that speak English as their first language make full use of it because they communicate on a daily basis. However, for the rest of the world, English is used as a second language or as a required subject in school, so people must learn it. However, learning English is difficult, especially in countries where English is not used as a first or even a second language. As a student growing up in Vietnam, a country that encourages students to learn English, it can be a nightmare at times. The most important skill in learning a language, let alone English, in my opinion, is pronunciation, which the majority of Vietnamese teachers fail to master. They pronounce words incorrectly, which causes students to do the same. The only thing they did correctly was written, which resulted in students who could write but couldn't speak. There are 43 students in my high school class, but only 20% of them can confidently hold a conversation with a native speaker, while the rest can only answer simple questions from the textbook. They, like robots, can only respond to questions that have been programmed into their minds. In reality, this is true for the vast majority of English-speaking Vietnamese, not just one or two classes. That is why Vietnamese people must attend IELTS training centers to learn more. This will be more expensive, but it is the best way to learn English for the time being. Because this was my first English course at UoPeople, I had my own expectations for this course. Firstly, I hope to learn the fundamentals of the English language. Basic sentence structures and grammar are among them. As a student, I need it to be simple to comprehend. As I completed my reading assignment, I realized that the university clearly conveyed the lesson through vivid examples. The bicycle and basket

metaphor has left an indelible impression on me. Although I had learned this in high school, the manner in which the university taught me provided me with a better understanding and a fresh perspective on the subject. People in my country learn English by translating words into Vietnamese and understanding it in Vietnamese. But now I can understand English like a native speaker rather than a foreigner. This will be difficult at first, but as a learner, I will do my best to overcome it. Learning a language from the perspective of a native speaker allows me to understand English more efficiently. I can now comprehend the meaning of the words in English rather than having to translate them to Vietnamese. This is also a better way for me to express myself in my essay without having to think in my native language. The video in Learning Guide Unit 1 is very easily understandable. This is exactly what I hope to learn in the English course at UoPeople. When I compare this learning method to what I learned in Vietnam, I notice a significant advantage. I don't have to think of a word in my native tongue and then translate it into English, which will help me improve my speaking and writing abilities. I am gaining a better understanding of all the fundamentals as a result of how the university teaches me. All of this will assist me in honing my skills. Furthermore, now that I've mastered the fundamentals, I'd like to advance my abilities. Longer paragraphs are on the way. I need to watch more videos to improve my listening skills, and I especially need to interact with English speakers more frequently. When I finish the course, I want to be able to not only write essays and theses that will earn me a good grade, but also to write articles and blogs that will attract and entertain people. I want to learn and apply what I've learned in the real world. I anticipate learning more complex grammar. I want to be fluent in all 12 English tenses. I want to learn them in the simple and interesting manner that I was taught in the first unit so that I can properly use them. To get a good grade on my theses, I'll apply them. Most importantly, I want to use it to interact with others. Listening skills are as important as writing skills for any English learner. I'd like to watch more videos, and it'd be even better if I could speak with a native speaker. As I previously stated, only 20% of my students in my class can hold a conversation with a native English speaker, while the remainder can only understand simple questions. This is due to the manner in which we are taught. Most of my classmates have difficulty understanding English speakers because they speak too quickly. They are also accustomed to hearing poor pronunciation from Vietnamese teachers. Ultimately, English is a language at its core. And all languages serve the same purpose: to allow people to communicate with one another. Before the invention of words, people communicated verbally in the stone age. That is why I believe that speaking skills are the most important aspect of learning English. Because the educational environment in which we grew up was lacking of many English-speaking people, most Vietnamese find it hard to engage with them. That is why I would like to have the opportunity to interact with more English speakers in order to improve my speaking skills. That is something I wish to do in this course. I'm hoping to apply what I've learned in real-world situations. In conclusion, I anticipate that I will learn English more efficiently. I'd like to learn grammar with concrete examples, watch more videos, and, most importantly, engage in conversation with native English speakers. I'd like to use it not only in my essay,

but also in my everyday life. English is more than a foreign language to me; it is the key that opens the door to the rest of the world.

English is the most commonly used language on the planet, with more than 50 nations using it as their official language. Because they communicate on a regular basis, many nations that use English as their primary language make significant use of it. In the rest of the globe, however, English is taught as a second language or as a compulsory subject in schools, so individuals are compelled to learn it. Learning English, on the other hand, is challenging, particularly in nations where English is not spoken as a first or even second language. It may be a disaster for a youngster growing up in Vietnam, a country that encourages students to master English. Pronunciation, which the majority of Vietnamese teachers fail to master, is the most crucial ability in learning a language, much alone English, in my opinion. They mispronounce words, causing students to do so as well. Only writing was done correctly, resulting in students who could write but not talk. My high school class has 43 students, yet only 20% of them can confidently hold a conversation with a native english speaker, while the rest can only answer simple textbook questions. They can only respond to questions that have been encoded into their thoughts, similar to robots. In reality, the overwhelming majority of English-speaking Vietnamese, not just one or two classes, are like this. As a result, Vietnamese students may attend IELTS training institutes to learn more. It'll be more expensive, but for the time being it is the greatest approach to learn English. I had my own expectations for this course because it was my first English class at UoPeople. First and foremost, I want to acquire the basics of the English language. Among these are basic sentence structures and grammar. I need it to be straightforward to comprehend as a student. As I finished my reading assignment, I recognized that the university had effectively communicated the lesson by using vivid examples. The metaphor of the bicycle and basket has left an unforgettable impression on me. Although I had learnt this in high school, the way the university taught me gave me a greater comprehension and a fresh outlook on the subject. In my nation, people learn English by translating words into Vietnamese and understanding them in Vietnamese. However, I can now know The language as if I were a natural speaker rather than an outsider. This will be challenging at first, but as a student, I will do my best to overcome it. Learning a language from the standpoint of a native speaker enables me to comprehend English more effectively. Instead of needing to translate the words into Vietnamese, I can now understand what they mean in English. This also allows me to express myself more clearly in my essay without having to think in my own language. The video in Learning Guide Unit 1 is fairly simple to follow. This is exactly what I hope to learn in the UoPeople English course. When I compare this way of learning to the one I learnt in Vietnam, I find a big benefit. I no longer have to think of a word in my original language and then translate it into English, which will help me enhance my speaking and writing abilities. As a result of how the university teaches me, I am developing a greater comprehension of all the principles. All of these will help me hone my skills. In addition, now that I've learned the essentials, I'd like to expand my skills. Longer paragraphs will be added soon. To improve my listening abilities, I need to watch more

videos and interact with English speakers more frequently. When I finish the course, I hope to be able to create articles and blogs that will attract and entertain readers, as well as essays and theses that will get me a good grade. I want to apply what I've learnt in the classroom to the actual world. I'm looking forward to learning more advanced grammar. I want to be able to speak English in all 12 tenses. I want to learn how to use them in the simple and engaging way that I was shown in the first unit. By putting these into practice, I'll be able to earn a good mark on my theses. Above all, I want to use it to interact with others. For any English learner, listening skills are just as vital as writing skills. I'd like to view more videos, and it would be even great if I could communicate with a native speaker. As previously said, only 20% of my students in my class can carry on a conversation with a native English speaker, while the rest can only grasp simple queries. This is because of the way we are educated. Because English speakers speak too quickly, most of my classmates have problems understanding them. They are also used to hearing bad pronunciation from their Vietnamese teachers. At the end of the day, English is a language. And all languages serve the same function: they enable people to interact with one another. People communicated vocally in the stone era before the advent of words. That is why I believe that the most crucial component of learning English is speaking skills. Most Vietnamese find it hard to communicate with them because the educational environment in which we grew up was lacking of many English-speaking persons. That is why I would like to interact with more English speakers in order to improve my conversational skills. That is something I hope to accomplish in this course. I'm trying to put everything I've learnt into practice in the real world. Finally, I believe that I will be able to learn English more quickly. I'd want to improve my grammatical skills by using specific examples, watch more videos, and, most importantly, communicating with native English speakers. I'd like to incorporate it into not only my essay, but also my daily life. To me, English is more than just a foreign language; it is the key to the rest of the world....