Modern society requires English as it is the language of technology and a common language used for communicating among different nations; it now serves as a bridge

among nations, and this is what we all learn from our schools. But I don't think these reasons can inspire a student to embrace a new language, completely alien to them unless

they truly realize its importance.

In our country, most people understand Hindi and Urdu because Hindi cartoons, songs, and series are famous here, making it a natural acquisition. But in our daily life, where

do we find English, except for some exams? The answer is nowhere. So, even after memorizing all the complex grammar rules of English, we can't learn the language.

I was never interested in learning English until I read a novel by Humayun Ahmed, where the protagonist had a penfriend from abroad. Letter writing has always fascinated

me, and then I realized that my penfriend wouldn't understand Bengali. The importance of it made me learn it. At least I can understand what is written on a page.

I always had a desire to showcase my culture. I wanted the world to know that there is a small country surrounded by rivers; I wanted the whole world to know that there is

a country named Bangladesh that has the most beautiful rain; I wanted the world to know there is a sweet language named Bengali, a language like the melody of small rivers

and the dance of the rain.

I felt that without English, I could never convey the vibrant culture to the world. I once read a translation of Ernest Hemingway's novel "A Farewell to Arms," and I loved the

novel. I wanted to read the original version of it, but it was in English. Then, I got to know about another novel by Ernest Hemingway, "The Old Man and The Sea." I wanted

to read it. I got to know about George Orwell's novels "Animal Farm" and "1984."

I have been fond of Doraemon since I was a child, so Japan has always fascinated me. I knew about Cherry Blossom from that cartoon. I was mesmerized by that fairytale

like phenomenon; I wanted to read Japanese literature. I felt that it was not a good choice to wait until I learned Japanese and then read them. The English translation was an

easy way. I want to read literature from every nation.

As I can't possibly go to every place in the world, but I have a good imagination, I can imagine what is a lot more colorful than reality. Reading literature from all of the

nations of the world can make me travel everywhere. Although I've improved a lot in reading, I'm still lacking other skills in English — listening and speaking.

I hope my love for English songs and the desire to access audiobooks and watch some incredible movies will make it a natural acquisition for me. Every person has a different

learning style. Self-learning in my own space is my preferred way. Thus, seven years of learning grammar and memorizing vocabulary from school couldn't help me to learn

the language. Yet, novels, pen pals, and my wish to showcase my culture made me excel within two years.

All I understand from my journey is that no person can learn a new language unless they find it useful. Ancient humans first invented language to express themselves. It was

essential for them. A newborn learns a language because they want to talk. Language learning is a natural process; it can't be forced.