571 : English Student Experience | Meet Santiago Pazmino
Jan 31, 2024
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Santiago Pazmino, an English student from Ecuador, shares his inspiring story of moving to the USA and the challenges he faced. They discuss the transformative power of the program, the importance of discipline and organization, and recommend advanced listening resources.
Setting specific goals and finding resources aligned with personal interests are crucial for English language learning.
Enjoying the learning process and finding enjoyable resources, aligned with personal interests, are key to success in English learning.
Deep dives
Improving English through a Program
Santiago, a student, shares his experience of moving to the USA from Ecuador. He explains how he had been studying English for many years but struggled to speak with confidence. In January 2020, he joined an English learning program and has since seen a significant improvement in his English skills. Santiago highlights the importance of setting specific goals and finding resources that align with personal interests. He recommends watching movies like 'The Man from Toronto' starring Kevin Hart and shows like 'Family Feud' with Steve Harvey for advanced listening practice.
Enjoying the Process of Learning English
Santiago emphasizes the key to his success in English learning is enjoying the process. He mentions that merely studying grammar is not enough and that finding enjoyable resources is crucial. Santiago compares his experience with watching 'Friends' (a popular TV show) versus 'I Love Lucy' (his personal preference), highlighting the importance of finding materials aligned with personal interests. He advises learners to trust the teacher's plan, stay consistent, and have confidence in their abilities.
Overcoming Challenges in Speaking English
Santiago discusses the challenges he faced in speaking English, such as ordering food at a drive-thru or making phone calls to schedule appointments. However, through consistent practice and following the English program, he has gained confidence and overcome these challenges. Santiago encourages learners to push themselves outside their comfort zones, enjoy the learning process, and find what they like. He credits the teacher's teaching style, personal connection, and effective strategies for his significant improvement in English.