Hello dear forum members,
This is my first post on the forum, and I wanted to start with a rhetorical question so that it attracks people’s attentions and more people welcome me Just kidding…Of course I know I am welcomed…In fact I don’t have any doubts about that…
Just to make a quick introduction, my name is Enes, a 17-year old Turkish boy living in the Netherlands. I moved here 4 years ago due to my father’s work. English is my second language, and that is why it is very poor. Actually, my English teacher told me that my English is never going to be like my mother tongue. She really disappointed me, so I decided to improve my English. And I think now it is the time to roll up sleeves. When I moved to the Netherlands 4 years go, my knowledge of English was only limited to a few words, and a good knowledge of the grammar. This is primarily due to the fact that, in Turkey, the education is in a way that, you memorise all the time, and not speak the language itself, hence you don’t practice it. That is why, when I came here, I could not speak a word of English, but I could easily communicate with someone on internet via instant messaging softwares…
Anyway, I overcame the language barrier in six months, and now speak and write it fluently, though I sometimes make mistakes. Moreover, I also have to improve my vocabulary…
It is my last year in the high school…And I will sit the International Baccalaureate exams in a month’s time…So wish me good luck!
By the way, I can ask as many questions on the forum as I want, right? Because, I like the English language, and also Literature, and feel like asking a bunch of questions… :lol:
My problem with English is that my accent is not very good, now I am striving to speak received pronunciation, but I don’t know how. I would appreciate if you could show me how I can achieve that. I have never been to a country where English is spoken officialy…
Anyway, I think it has been a long post for the beginning…
Thanks,
Enes