An analysis of my language learning experience

My most enjoyable language learning experience has been conversation. When I have a conversation with someone in English, I feel glad that what I speak in English makes sense in talking with someone and then I realize English is not only an object of being studied, but for communication.

My least enjoyable language learning experience has been memorization because it is boring and monotonous to me. Everyone has to memorize to some extent in studying foreign languages, so I think memorization which is not deliberate would be better.

My most valuable language learning activity has been grammar rules. I thought studying grammar rules would expand my ability to read and listen to English, so I studied grammar rules actively.

My least valuable language learning activity has been translation. I wonder how effective translation is as training to acquire English. It would be better English is understood directly in thought of English.

In general my language learning experience has been usually reading and writing. I would like to try some activities to improve my communication skills.

I think it is important for students to experience real English. For example, we can have students work on activities with native speakers such as ALTs.