Practice and Confidence. - Jan. 23, 2024.

"You look nervous, right? Remember, self-confidence is key to overcoming nervousness. And continuous practice will help you achieve it." These were the encouraging words from my teacher during my first online English conversation class in two weeks. My schedule had been hectic due to my thesis work. Though I have a presentation and an oral exam for my thesis scheduled for February 8th, I feel I am nearing the end of this challenging period, so I resumed my lessons yesterday. When I expressed my concern about my deteriorating speaking skills during the break, she responded as above. What a passionate teacher she is! Her words reminded me of the importance of practice.

I've often heard that maintaining a balance between input and output is crucial when learning something new, especially a language. I've been focusing a lot on input, but on reflection, I realize I haven't had many opportunities to practice speaking English. I need to engage in more practice. I plan to use Chat GPT effectively and document my practice sessions on Instagram posts and notes.