Communicating using the English language is a major task I need to fulfill as an international student. Understanding English through written and spoken means is one challenge I face because I am not born with that as my native language. However, I feel lucky right now, because I have the opportunity to learn English more through the English writing class I am taking up right now.
Being an international student, I could think of many ways on how English writing has benefited me. My knowledge in the English language grew significantly because of the lessons I have undertaken. I have realized that writing in English is not an easy task for everyone, even for people who are very good in that language. The lessons taught me that there are several ways to use the English language for communicating effectively in writing. With that, I realized that I could use English to express what I have in my mind through writing in many styles, particularly in argumentative essay and research paper writing.
The different styles I have studied in my English writing class has made me more aware that I have to become more formal when it comes to writing argumentative essays and research papers. Since argumentative essays have points to prove to audiences using data, I need to become more direct in my means to present the data needed to make my argument more convincing. I realized that I could not convince people easily even with the data I need if I do not use a style of writing that is formal in nature. Formality in argumentative essay writing makes the output more respectable in terms of its form, which could lead readers to focus on the main argument supported by data. In terms of writing research papers, I realized that the same also applies. I also found out that checking the quality of the resources I plan to use for my research efforts is important. I learned that evaluating the overall quality of the resources I intend to use is crucial to the findings that my research paper will issue. Using credible resources, especially those authored by experts in the fields I am investigating, for instance, is among the most basic reminders that I have learned from English writing class.
I aim to improve more in using the English language for communication, and it is through learning how to write argumentative essays and research papers in English that I have gained better understanding of other subjects I am currently taking. Slowly but surely, I try my best to apply all that I have learned from English writing class in my schoolwork in other subjects. My improved knowledge in English gave me greater advantage to finish my schoolwork in better ways. With greater understanding of English, I have become a better learner as an international student.
A great benefit I got from English writing class is my improvement in communicating with people around me. As an international student, I felt that support coming from my classmates is highly important for me to survive. I know that I have gotten better in English due to my English writing class, and I have used all that I have learned in talking to people. I have also learned that in terms of writing argumentative essays and research papers, interviewing people the proper way is important. With that, my English writing class has taught me to become a better communicator to other persons, especially for interviews that would give me access to data important for finishing argumentative essays and research papers.
