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Shocking Encounter

About one week has passed since I came back to MFWI. Most things is the same as the regular program, but one thing is special for me. It is meeting people who can speak second language. Extention class, we have especial guests day. People are invited to talk to us about specific topic. I never have interviewed such a person, so I was really looking forward to meeting them.

I asked four people about their successful second language learning strategy. The most interesting and deeply impressive talk was from Ron's son. When I heard his laughter, I bursted out laughing because his laughter really resemble Ron's one.  It was so funny. First I asked him how he studies a second language. He said listening to saying of native speaker many times is very important. Also, he said imitating is important, too after listening.  I'll try to listen a lot and imitate others. He gave me high motivation. That's why he said to me "Never stop learning!!"  I realize once more that it's important to study everyday. Now, he continue to learn language. What a dazzling hard worker he is!  He can speak four second languages. How marvelous! I understood that human can speak four languages, so I began to feel confident that I can speak only one second language. That motivated me to study more. I can do it!!! I trust his advice. I understood how to study so I'm lucky!

I think I would't have been able to experience this opportunity if I had not come to be extention program. Therefore, I really appreciate my teachers giving me this opportunity. I'm having a wonderful time. Before I met second language learners, my motivation was a little low. I wanted events which would help me to study English, so I'm glad to get  valuable advice. I'm looking forward to our next  LCD.

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