From Proficient to Pitiful in English
English had always been one of my strongest subjects in school, and I had even pursued a degree in English Literature in college. I never thought that one day I would struggle so much with the language. But as life took me in a different direction, my proficiency in English dwindled until I found myself struggling to string together a coherent sentence.
The Decline Begins
It all started when I graduated from college and started working in an industry where English was not the primary language. I found myself interacting with more people who spoke the native language of the country I was in, and gradually, my English took a back seat. Not only did I have less opportunities to use the language, I also found myself constantly translating in my head before speaking or writing in English.
As I became more immersed in this foreign culture and language, my English began to decline. I started using simpler words and sentence structures, and my grammar suffered. I also found myself struggling with pronunciation, especially with words I had not heard before. Soon enough, I started to doubt my ability to communicate effectively in English.
The Struggle Is Real
The real test came when I decided to pursue higher education in an English-speaking country. I had to take an English proficiency test, and to my horror, I did not even meet the minimum requirement to be considered for admission. I had to spend several months attending an English language school just to improve my proficiency.
The struggle was real. I had to learn English grammar rules all over again, and correct the bad habits I had picked up over the years. I found myself spending hours every day listening to English podcasts and reading English books just to improve my vocabulary and comprehension. I even had to practice speaking and writing at a basic level, which was frustrating considering how fluent I used to be.
The Road to Recovery
It has been a long road to recovery, but with practice and persistence, I have managed to improve my English proficiency. I still occasionally struggle with grammar and pronunciation, but I am no longer afraid to communicate in English.
I have also realized the importance of keeping up with my English proficiency, even if it is not my primary language. Language is a skill that requires regular practice, and I make an effort to read English books, watch English movies, and communicate with English-speaking friends to maintain my skills.
My journey from proficient to pitiful in English was a humbling experience, but it has taught me the importance of language and the need to constantly work on our skills.
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