Critical Reflection on My Next Stage of Learning

We are already in week 13, and the end of all the modules is approaching. Despite the fact that ES1102 does not give us any modular credit, I treat it equally with other modules because it is as demanding and beneficial as others. Honestly, in the first several tutorials, I was impressed and touched when our tutor Mr. Blackstone kept convincing us of the idea that we were not disadvantaged compared to those who passed the QET and insisted that ES1102 deserved modular credits as well. His words removed my disappointment of failure in OET at the beginning of the course and encouraged me to be determined to work hard on my English. This module is just a continuation of my English learning journey.

Through twelve weeks’ tutorials, I learnt a lot with fun. What I learnt are not only grammar, writing skills for academic writing and other English learning-related knowledge, but also some motivational and educational ideas from readings and videos that built up our confidence and guided us to go further. Equipped with the experience of ES1102 and knowledge acquired from this module, I know better what I need to do in my next stage of English learning.

I need to keep on expanding my vocabulary. In order to write a standard academic essay, I need to use the exact and professional words to express my ideas. Every time I read my classmates’ posts, I found that their language had a larger variety of vocabulary and were more expressive and informational. Therefore, I felt it necessary for me to persist in working on vocabulary to catch up. Vocabulary can be broadened through more listening and reading. I will try to gain more vocabulary in these two ways.

In my future English learning, I also need to constantly write essays. If I do not write on a regular basis, I might be unfamiliar with writing and cannot write as well as I do now. Developing the habit of regular writing can help me recall writing skills, have a better command of them and put my vocabulary into use. Writing is not a burden. On the contrary, it can be fun. After watching a fascinating movie or reading an impressive article, I can write a movie review or a reader response. Such independent learning experience is beneficial and interesting. 

Learning is a lasting process. My English learning in ES1102 will come to an end in several weeks, but my learning journey never ends. I will put the above plans in my next stage of English learning and keep on improving in English.