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【Bitter And Better Class Experiences】
I have taken many classes in my life. This is not limited to compulsory education in Japan, where I grew up, but I was also taking classes to obtain qualifications and studying abroad in New Zealand. I'm currently taking classes at a community college to improve my English skill in the United States. While taking various classes, I have experienced both good and bad classes. I would like to compare two foreign language classes I have taken and discuss how they influenced me.

First of all, I would like to talk about my attitude towards learning a foreign language. I attended every class with a high desire to improve. I paid the school fees which were not cheap by myself. I looked up information about the schools myself on the Internet and if I could tour the facility, I would. After I was satisfied, I planned to enroll the classes. I prefer a small class where the teachers are knowledgeable and very professional. So I'll let them know my request as much as I can. This is common for me before attending any school. Even if I have prepared so far and am highly motivated, there are many things I won't understand unless I actually take the class. Next, I would explain what a good class means to me.

For me, a good class is always welcoming. Usually when I speak a foreign language in class for the first time, I'm so nervous. But I feel much more relaxed when other students welcome me in a tolerant manner. For example, when I was in New Zealand, I entered in the classroom at the English institute for the first time. Some students asked me a question "Where are you from?" When they found out I was from Japan, they became very interested. The teacher, who was from Hungary, understood how difficult it was to learn English, because English was also a second language for her. So we spent a lot of time talking with them about our different values and cultural differences. When we opened our hearts to each other, we were able to express various things freely.

If the atmosphere in the class is good, it would be easier to ask questions about things I didn't understand. Everyone was very tolerant of my English, so I didn't feel embarrassed when I made mistakes. I really enjoyed learning English and made friends who are from different countries and have different cultures. Learning in a class where peace of mind is guaranteed makes it easier to maintain motivation. As a result, my English skills improved well after studying English at an institute for three months.

On the other hand, I have a bad experience too. In the English classes I took at other times, unlike a good class, I was left feeling uninvited. I felt that the level of the class did not match my English ability. Because at the moment, my classmates were mostly European whose English skills were far better than mine. They didn't understand what I said, moreover, my teacher was so upset that I didn't understand what she said. She treated me like it was a pain. I felt like I was being bullied by her, then I was scared to speak English in front of the other students. After that incident, I lost my confidence in my abilities and in my growth. If that happens, my motivation will simply disappear. This damage I took was following me like a shadow.

However, we can also learn from bad experiences. I became more careful in choosing classes or schools and realized that what was important to me was that someone recognized me. Although it's common to make mistakes or be a little confused in class, I thought it was embarrassing. But at the same time, I thought someone might want to ask the teacher a question just like I do, but they may be too shy to ask. So I decided to follow up on the parts I didn't understand.

From that tough event, I learned from my teachers to not be ashamed to listen to my concerns. Because it is school, we can make many mistakes. Even in an atmosphere where it is difficult to ask questions or fail, I can create a good the environment if the class isn't welcoming. Learning a second language is like going on a long journey. No matter how much I prepare, sometimes things don't turn out the way I expected.

Bitter experiences can make us sad. However, there are many things we can grow from. I believe that having a good learning environment and people can help keep you motivated. If no one else was there to do it, I think I should try myself.

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