A Friend's Journey: How Helping Others Improve Their English Led to Lasting Friendships
Making new friends while helping them improve their English can be a rewarding experience. It not only helps you connect with people from different backgrounds but also provides an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with others. In this post, I will share my experience of how I made good friends in English corner activities while helping them improve their English.
One of my friends, Xiao Feng, had poor English skills when I first met her at an English corner activity. She approached me and asked if I could help her improve her English. I was happy to oblige, and we decided to spend time together every weekend.
We would often go for a walk around the lake, grab a bite to eat, or even go shopping together. I made sure that we spoke in English as much as possible, and I would help her with any difficult words or phrases that she didn't understand. Over time, her English started to improve, and she became more confident in speaking.
In just four months, Xiao Fan's English had improved significantly, and she could speak to me almost without the help of her phone. We had a lot of fun together and enjoyed each other's company. We rented a boat to ride on the lake, went bicycling, and tried many other fun activities together.
When I was about to leave Zhuzhou, we went to watch an orchestra at the municipal theater. It was a great way to say goodbye to my friend, and I will always remember that evening. I miss my friend and hope that the English she improved with my help will bless her life in the future.
Xiao Feng's improvement in English did not go unnoticed by her classmates. They started to inquire about where she was taking the English course that made her improve her English so fast. Xiao Feng proudly shared that she was not taking any formal English courses but was learning from a friend who was helping her improve her English through casual conversations and fun activities. Her classmates were amazed and impressed by her progress. It was a great feeling to know that I was not only helping my friend but also making a positive impact on the lives of others in our English corner group.
In conclusion, helping others improve their English skills can be a great way to make new friends and learn about different cultures. It requires patience, dedication, and a willingness to spend time with others. If you have the opportunity to help someone with their English skills, I highly recommend it. Who knows, you might just make a lifelong friend in the process.
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Article by Marcelo Gameiro
Published 17 Feb 2023
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