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Having learned English for so many years, i thought that i could boast my english proficiency. But i was wrong. My english proficiency, sometimes i feel, is even no match to my student's. The realization is painful, yet a good sign, for it is not at all too late for any remedial measure. So from today on, i've decided to improve it from different angles.
First and foremost, my translation and interpretation. I will translate or interpret a news report from Chinadaily every day. Moreover, i will practice my notetaking skills and enhance the fluency and accuracy when expressing myself in English and Chinese.
Second, the knowledge of translation theories. This is very important. On the one hand, i need a good command of translation theories to back up the papers which i am going to write and publish. As a college teacher, publishing papers is a must. To be honest, I've learned it the hard way. On the other hand, i need these theories to help my students in writing graduation papers.
Thirdly, the writing ability. From the experience of applying for the FLTA program, I've learned the importance of writing good english. You know what, i sort of realize that i like writing english now. And honestly speaking, i write in english often, and this blog has been set aside for english writing practice.
Fourly, the reading comprehension. These days, reading Chinadaily has been my daily routine. This is really benefitial in that it not only improve my comprehension but also enlarge my vocabulary. In addition, i decide to read some original novels and books with general knowledge. As an english major, i am ashamed to say that i read little. Even my students read more than i do. Poor me!
Finally, listening. This is the one i like the most. I enjoy watching English movies and tv series. Through them, i improve my listening skills as well as entertain myself.
All right, so much for my resolutions. I feel quite satisfied now with what i have decided to do. Yet am i able to put them into practice? Well, let's wait and see....
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This afternoon, i finally put an end to the filling in of the application form, which means that i can take a short break before the next round comes in.
Honestly speaking, this application form is fucking troublesome in that it requires applicants to write 5-6 essays in English. Worse still, these essays should not copy from each other.
And then i put my heart into it. I set side three days last week to deal with it heart and soul. To my delight, with the help of Belinda and Panpan, who has been a successful FLTA applicant, i finished all the essays within three days. Really a sign of relief.
It was this afternoon that I decided to submit the application form online. On the one hand, i think it has been carefully reviewed for many times; on the other hand, i really dont want to take a look at it any more. I am really fed up with it after being troubled by it for almost a fortnight.
And here i am, originally taking it as an excuse to break up with my ex-gf, now on my way to become a real FLTA applicant. Gosh, i cant believe this is happening to me. Anyway, it's not a bad idea....So just keep going. A za za fighting, Louis!
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Is she back? I dont know. But tonight i found a surprising note in my sina blog. From what's written, i can feel it's she. Is it she? I hope the answer is positive.
Well, it has been alomst a year since she left here for U.K....I guess she is about to finish her study there. If things happen as planned, she will return to China, though not necessarily to GZ. Now i couldnt help thinking wild. Will she keep her promise and want it to be kept by me??? If you feel it, please let me know....
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Nana is here in Guangzhou again.
She is here on business. In fact, she and her colleagues are here to do auditing for P&G, one of the leading manufacturers of chemical products.
I was really excited to learn about this. You know, not everybody can have that kind of chance. What makes me even more excited is that this is the second case she has been offered since she joined DTT this July. Now, it seems that she is on the right track.
Work harder, Nana. I am sure you can handle everything!
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Unexpectedly, I was seized by a home-mate’s QQ signature ---“Would the good old days return? How could I come back to the good old days? I miss home and the days when I was still a kid…”
She is definitely not the only one that feels this way. I know lots of people. They all express this sort of feeling right after entering the society.
The world outside is completely different from the school campuses which we have stayed for the past two decades and which we have got used to. It is full of challenges and traps. Unless you are competent and prepared, you are doomed to be dropped out of it. The world outside is like a maze. You’ve got to forge ahead in order to behold the lighthouse at the exit.
To my dear home-mate, I’d like to say that there is no turning back and no point being nostalgic of the past. What we should do is bring up our guts and qualities to carve out a world of our own…
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