English comprehension To Use As A Writing Model

I am an international student, and I started learning the English language in the intermediate school when I was 13-years old. I first thought that the English language is difficult to learn, and true enough, learning it is not an easy task, especially for a beginner like me. I encountered many difficulties in the process, and it really took me a lot of time to learn how to write and speak simple sentences. However, despite the difficulties, I eventually enjoyed learning new English words and using them in interacting with other people.
While my parents tried to expose me to some basic English words when I was very young, it was during the intermediate school that I get to learn it by speaking. I only knew a few words during that time, and I felt uncomfortable communicating with a language that is seldom used at home. I felt awkward using spoken the English because it is just out of my comfort zone, but my teacher said that the way to improve my language skills is to use it every day. I was amazed that it was by actually speaking the English language that I get to learn it quickly. I think that the majority of the Native English speakers may find may find that I am not yet fluent with the use of this language, but that they can understand me enough to engage in a meaningful conversation. I gained a considerable familiarity with the language, but I knew that I still have a lot to learn in terms of grammar, vocabulary and sentence composition. Moreover, I need to improve on my pronunciation because I realize that it is essential if I have to be comprehensible. I often work on this by listening intently on how native English speakers enunciate specific words.
My gradual immersion in the English language made me appreciate the beauty of this international language. I decided that it is a language that is worth mastering, so I decided to take steps that will enhance my ability to write and speak it. I found that that widening my vocabulary and my knowledge about English phrases help in improving my skills. I read more books and watched news reports in English as a means to pick up on the commonly used words and phrases. Sometimes, I forget the meaning of words, so I write them down and look up their meaning through online dictionaries. There are also instances when I encounter interesting words and phrases, and I try to commit them to memory by first using them in a sentence, either by writing or speaking them. Further, I found that listening to podcasts is one of the best ways to enhance my English comprehension and usage. At first, I find the speakers to be too fast to understand, but I am determined to learn.
I describe my current proficiency in the English language to be within the intermediate level. I can speak and understand many words and phrases reasonably well, however, I know that I still have to learn more words to become very proficient in both written and spoken English. It is my goal to be able to use English in a more natural and fluent manner, and I am willing to immerse myself with learning activities to accomplish this goal. I think that people from non-English speaking countries must learn the language and this is one of my motivations in learning this language. I plan to teach English back home, and this is the reason that I always aim for a considerable progress in my learning process. I hope to become better in a few months time, and be able to impart my knowledge to other students when it’s my turn to teach English in my home country.