Years after my first blog in Malay... I decided to write my second blog site in English, I'm not a good English speaker or in writing , but the language as an important tool to express my point of view to wider range of people in cyber space medium. English is my second best language beside my mother language, Malay, which is national language of Malaysia. English is widely spoken here as medium in college and in teaching of science & math ,language of communication in corporate world.
I've tried to learn French on my own, by reading a book during my secondary school and able to pronounce most French words. I also had some Mandarin tuitions, taught by Chinese friend who is not the language speaker. In school I was taught Arabic formally for 3 years, though not intensively, as a Muslim ,everyday prayers and Quran recitals were in Arabic, ironically I failed to master the language academically and practically., I must admit that the teachers had full commitment but myself at that time failed to realize the important of it. .. nevertheless I 'm still good in reading the Arabic scripture, certainly it useful.
During my college years , besides my study need, I've grown fond of Thai language. My college campus situated in Perlis, a state bordering with Thailand Southern region.As the TV channels from the neighboring country often be the choice of locals when it come to Live EPL Soccer match or late entertaniment show in contrast with national Tv channel that ended transmission earlier, I spent my time watching Thai TV every night and started my language class. From basic of diction, I learned the meaning from a senior that I met at the TV room who eventually became my mentor .Some of my peers had the urged to learn Thai when they have planned to visit across the border. When time past the languages skill in me fade as it was never polished. As for my English, I 'm happy to use it as a communication tool in Cyber space , and this blog will be the place to enrich and polish my language skill.
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