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Discovering English
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by the sound of English. I remember hearing the words and feeling curious but also thinking that it was something very complicated to learn. The way people spoke seemed so different from my own language, and I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to understand or speak it well. Over time, my passion for English grew, especially through music and movies. I became interested in the culture of the people we often call “gringos” here. I still vividly remember the first movie I watched in English " Grease" . It was almost like a musical, full of songs and energy, and it quickly became my favorite. Watching movies like that helped me feel closer to the language and made learning much more enjoyable. Learning English has been a long journey, filled with both challenges and rewards. There have been moments of frustration when I struggled to understand grammar or pronunciation, but I also experienced the joy of achieving small ...
How Netflix Became My English Teacher
If someone had told me years ago that watching Netflix could help me improve my English, I would’ve laughed and said, “Yeah, right… while I eat popcorn!” But here I am, writing this blog post in English thanks to countless hours of watching series and movies. And yes, I still eat popcorn. One unforgettable moment was when I started watching Friends . At first, I had subtitles in Spanish, but after a few episodes, I bravely switched to English subtitles. Suddenly, “How you doin’?” became part of my daily vocabulary (and yes, I’ve embarrassed myself using it in real life). Joey would be proud. Eventually, I took it to the next level—no subtitles at all. It was hard at first, but my ears slowly adjusted. I realized I was picking up not only vocabulary, but also pronunciation, slang, and even cultural references. I once surprised my English teacher by using the phrase “spill the tea” correctly in a sentence. Her face was priceless! What I love most is how interactive the experience b...
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