Reflections on the acquisition of a new language.

Hailing from China, my native tongue is Mandarin. For a programmer, proficiency in English stands as an indispensable skill. Given its status as a universal international language, English enables me to engage in networking and learning endeavors with programmers worldwide. A persistent question that often occupies my thoughts is the methodology behind mastering a language beyond one’s native tongue. Despite the fact that English education commenced as early as the third grade in primary school (China follows a system of six years in primary school, three in junior high, three in high school, and four in university), it has been over two decades since I first encountered English. Yet, I find myself unable to wield it with ease. Basic grammatical errors persist, although my reading comprehension may fare slightly better, my proficiency in spoken English hovers close to negligible. <a href="https://hejinyu.medium.com/reflections-on-the-acquisition-of-a-new-language-dc3ad96d4540">Read More</a>