Voices of Inspiration and experience

From Language to Confidence

The ability to use English effectively in day-to-day life has always fascinated me because it holds the power to influence others and create a lasting impression. I realized early on that English is not just a subject—it is a gateway to confidence, communication, and countless opportunities. The vast scope of advancement in every field where English acts as a bridge inspired me to embrace it wholeheartedly as both a passion and a profession.

When I began my teaching journey, I noticed that most children were habitual of imitating the received pronunciation without understanding the concept of phonetic transcription. To make them aware of correct pronunciation, I demonstrated how variations in stress could completely change the sound and meaning of words. Another common difficulty my students faced was reading long and complex vocabulary. I guided them to break down lengthy words into syllables, which not only improved their pronunciation but also helped them learn spellings effectively. Many learners also struggled with reading texts fluently due to a lack of awareness about punctuation. They often overlooked pauses and grouping of words while reading aloud. I therefore trained them to observe punctuation marks carefully, take the necessary pauses, and maintain rhythm and expression in their reading. Over time, this practice helped them become more confident and expressive readers of English.

During my teaching journey, I also found that many learners were too shy to speak even a single word in English. They lacked confidence, and their tongues seemed to freeze when it came to expressing themselves. To help them overcome this hesitation, I encouraged them to start gossiping in English without worrying about grammatical accuracy. I advised them to use simple English in daily instructions and gradually move toward longer sentences in their communication with friends and relatives. Over time, some of them began to gain confidence and started sharing their thoughts more freely in English. A few even developed an interest in reading—exploring English novels, motivational books, and short stories of their choice. I further motivated such learners to form small discussion groups where they could talk daily about topics of interest and share personal experiences during free lectures.

These activities gave them ample practice to explore the language naturally, expand their vocabulary, and express themselves with greater ease. I always reminded them that the first step is to make the tongue comfortable with English—correctness in grammar and tense will follow with practice and confidence.