About English Language Challenges :D

As I mentioned, I studied Biochemistry and changed my career two years ago, just when the new mesh began. Therefore, I had already taken English from the old mesh. There were two courses focused on scientific reading and writing. Unfortunately those courses were not comparable with the new mesh. Therefore, I had to give almost all the courses of the new mesh. The classes for me have been a bit boring because I have a good writing and reading skills. Also of the pronunciation because I have learned watching videos and movies. I am very used to reading and writing in English because I have read many scientific texts (papers) at the university.

The first time I started blogging (for English 3) it was fun. It was a new experience that helped me to polish my writing skills and dare to write what I think. Nowadays it does not seem so fun anymore. The themes have been repeated and some are really boring.

I have a good command of specialized vocabulary because I usually read many texts in English. However, I read science and fantasy more than anything. But basic things like directions and locations are difficult for me. I think it is something that is learned more through practice and interaction with other people. I need to practice conversational English. I can understand well youtube videos and movies but I think than an oral interaction is something more complex. Obviously it is something that I can not practice regular because I do not have friends or relatives who handle English well. I also have problems with the vocabulary. 

Practically everything I do in my spare time involves English. The reading of papers, reviews and books in English is common in Pharmacy, because it is the language in which science is shared. As I really like the world of manga / anime I have had to get used to reading in English. The last volumes and chapters are usually translated first in that language. So if I want to be up to date, I should handle it as best as possible. Even for cooking I usually watch Youtube videos in English since they have very curious and delicious recipes.