My Dream

 

     My dream is to change the way English is taught at school in Taiwan. At present, teachers focus too much on vocabulary and grammar. Learning English has been reduced to memorizing as many words as possible or working out answers to peculiarly特有地 set grammar questions. I do not doubt the importance of a large vocabulary and a good understanding of grammar, but the learning of English and indeed any other language is for the learners to be able to communicate, particularly in writing and speaking.  It is sad to note that遺憾的是 many people, including university graduates and English teachers, find it difficult to write in English or carry out進行 a conversation in English, not to mention更不用說 using the language for work purposes such as making a speech or presentation, or writing a formal report.

 

     At university I will study English with a view to becoming an English teacher upon graduation. I will explore the feasibility可行性 of spending a year in the United States for at least a year so that I can immerse沉浸 myself in an English-speaking environment. Such exposure will definitely give me ample opportunity to speak English and pick up colloquial口語的 expressions. I will focus on teaching pedagogy教學法 that creates an environment where students can learn English for communicative purposes rather than passing tests and examinations. I will be particularly interested in ways to teach students to write and speak well. I will work hard towards my goal of changing the way English is taught at school in Taiwan.  I also hope that I will not be alone in this endeavor努力 and will be able to partner with like-minded志同道合的 teachers in making a difference in society.