English ohh English

English became a lingua franca in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of English empire since 18th centuries. It has been widely used as a second language and as an official language in Commonwealth countries and international organizations. Since then, a working knowledge of English has become a requirement in a number of fields, occupation and professions such as medical doctor, scintists, teacher, singer etc. as a consequence over a billion people speak english to at least at basic level.

nglish is not easy nor complicated to learn..all we need to do is just to practice it everyday, everywhere.."Dont feel ashame of doing wrong, just throw your voice as clear as u can"~ blasah jer!! Thats what I oways said to myself, especially when i got presentation or viva..hehe. Ok, lets go tru my thought about English from the beginning...

I dont like English since I was at school because my english is far farr behind compared to my friends. I dont like to watch english movies or listen to english songs at that time. What I prefer most is Bollywood and Bollywood. I still remember my dad said "You'll get 110 marks if you sit for Bollywood exam". I puzzled "why?" and dad replied "Because you can remember every word in the songs and you'll get extra mark if you dance". Hahahaha.. I only got B in PMR but after I started to layan English song and movies after PMR (zaman Backstreet boys and Westlife) my english was improved a little bit and I got A in SPM. But still, I have a strong feeling that I got A only by chance, not because my ability to conquer the language. I went to Matrix and then University, I've learnt english but never practising it! Such a waste, isn't it? Because I oways proud with my mother tongue; neither Japanese nor Taiwanese, but Kelantanese..But then, bila time presentation jer,,start laa gabra cam lipas kudung!!

I realized the importance of English when I worked as a Science Officer at the Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM), Kuala Terengganu. We're asked to teach in English and be able to communicate with sellers about all laboratories equipment. Most of them are Chinese and they are English spoken. Isn't it sounds funny when someone speak in English with you but you reply in Malay. Yaa we could, but still it sounds funny thou..As a scientist or researcher, I have to go to conferance and present my research at least once a year..they are also in English! To cut it short, we have to deal in english wether we want or not. Otherwise people will kick your butt off!!

Now, I'm doing Mres Conservation and Utilisation of Plant Genetic Resources in the University of Birmingham. I remind myself that I have to read, listen and speak in English everyday if I want to improve my English. You know what...Luckily, a friend of mine, Camile really support me and never make fun of my english. She's the one who oways correct me and give me a new word everyday.. in fact I suppose blogging is also one of the way to improve writing and being expressive.

A funny song but I like it!! :) - will download it later~

Richmond

Richmond..What will you think when u heard of "Richmond"?
Ermmm..Richmond...this must be a place for a 'rich' man!! How can I survive living in here? Thats what was I thought about Richmond before I came here.

I was totally right, Richmond is one of the richest area in London. Ann (my land lady) said, "just look at the car, there is no 'bullshit car' on da road!". Hahaha.. Everything is also soo expensive here and the conclusion is, Richmond is not a place for people like me (yg kedekut nk blanja duit!).

But, what can I do..life must go on! I have to find some way to live here for abt 3months. Well, its not too long thou..The first week always the hardest week for me. So many things to do, learn and buy. I can say that it was an adaptation period with Ann, new house, foods, lab works, new friends etc..Ann is my land lady. She n her cat (Dusty)...no idea n suddntly not in the mood to write anything!_Just got a msg from someone that make me feel really2 sad... :(
Why she cant understand me..?!

(Crying inside)

Birmingham to Kew Gardens

In the name of Allah the most merciful and beneficent,
Alhamdulillah I've finished half of my Mres program. I've learnt a lot in Birmingham, not only academics but also how to be a good muslimah, InsyaAllah. Making friends with akhawat in Birm was the most valuable experience in ma life. This experience make myself close to the creator and read His word through heart. Thanks Allah for giving me this opportunity..

Today, I have to leave Birmingham and start new journey in Kew Gardens, London all alone..No!! HE will be with me everywhere I go! Before I leave home (al-Aqsa), I told myself that I have to be strong even stronger than before although deep inside, I was crying like crazy.. I tried to hold my tears but I cant hold it anymore when I gave a big hug to my housemates, Diela, Vee, Zaini, Aja, Fairy and Kak Fina (not my housemate but sll dtg umah..). Really miss korg sumer..Diela, pls look after my farm erk when I'm not in, hehe. Aja, syg Aja sgt2..Zaini, jgn sll rendah diri, I know you can do it Zaini!! Vee yg sll perasan cun,tp ko mmg cun pun Vee. Fairy, kawen nti jgn lupa jemput erk..KaK Fina, klu ade usrah ng Kak Jue, tolonglaa online kan.
Oklah to all my beloved, "Di jalan Allah kita berjumpa dan krn Allah kita berpisah - Ukhwah fillah abadan abada" Luv ya all..mmuuahhh!!

Urghhh it was so tiring journey today, I got with me 1 very heavy suitcase, 1 backpack bag and 1 laptop bag. I dont know how I can handle all these bags alone??but I did it! Big clap for myself..yay!! Even I feel like vomitting and fainting in every second climbing up and down the stairs at the train station. Can you imagine I have to change train at 4 different stations before I reached the last one, Kew Garden station? But the good thing happened today was, there was always a local people offers their help to carry my heaviest suitcase 'in da world' when I climbing up and down the stairs! I thanked them as they replied 'its very heavy for you'..hahaha I knew it dude!

I finally arrived at my new house (5, Alexandra Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 2BT, UK) at about quarter past four in the afternoon. My landlady (Ann) quickly went out as my taxi reached the house and she gave me a hug..Owhh how sweet of her. I pretty like my room, fully furnished and facing the backyard garden which is so relaxing, but the room doesn't has a study table..Ann said I can use table in the family hall or garden at any time if I want. Thats cool, still! Then we went walking to familiarise the road to work, Camile's house and shopping place. The nearest one is Tesco, everything in there was soo expensive!! I bought a cereal, milk, bread, butter and custard cream biscuit for 5.50 pound. I presume thats all my meal for this week :( kena berjimat cermat sbb dah sengkek )

OKlah, it's now 7.51pm. I want to take a shower, pray, have a light dinner and chatting with Ann perhaps. Bye, c ya!

Wassalam.

"Be Strong, You can do it Adik"

Sarangheyo

Salam,

Testing..testing..testing..

p.s: A night with Kakfina, Diela and me