I can learn English like a native speaker

As far as I am concerned, there are two different theories for speaking English. One groups of teachers believe that speaking is a really sensitive task which students must do it only with teachers’ surveliance. If students speak by themselves and their teacher do not correct them. They will understand bad English and bad English will be their bad habits and to forget the bad habits are really difficult. Therefore, It is better to talk in front of a teacher who corrects English errors.

Another groups of teacher think differently. They encourage students to speak as much as they can, with error or without errors. The goal of speaking is to communicate with people. Communicating is more important than English mistakes. They want students learn English speaking naturally. They want them to speak English without thinking of English grammars.

I examined the first theory. I did not speak unless I am sure to speak properly, without any errors. While speaking, I was thinking of grammar. I tried but I was slow. When I read  about the second theory, I felt better.  It gave a good feeling because I at least tried to speak. Trying is better than doing nothing. I spoke even I had grammar mistakes.  Making mistakes do not matter, I think making mistakes is part of a learning process. How can I ride a bicycle without riding or learning just by watching a bicycle?

When I know truely about a subject, there is a possibility of making mistakes. I know driving a car but there is always the possibility of an accident. If I know grammar, there is the possibility of making mistakes. I have seen native speakers make many English mistakes, how they want me not to make mistakes while speaking?

I think the first theory is not practical. But, what do you think? Do you think the same or have different idea? which ones are better?

 “You are what you eat.” I really believe this. Foods nourish either body and mind. As a result,  cooking is the most important things for me. I do not eat take-out or packaged foods. Despite spending much time on preparing foods, I almost always cook for lunch and dinner. A rich-nutrient meal for lunch and the light one for dinner.  This routine activity becomes boring some times but I will find a new recipe and start cooking eagerly. This has many benefits.

First of all, while cooking, I learn English. I have to look new words up in a dictionary.I have to find a picture for a special ingredient because I do not know some of them. Pictures help me to learn faster and not to forget them easily. Some instructions are not easy to cook  so I have to look for videos or read another instructions in order to understand better. That way, my listening and reading skills will improve and because of the importance of cooking, I have to learn new vocabularies or watch videos which is not easy to read or to listen to.

Second, I bring foods for  my mind and body at the same time. I bring foods for my mind by learning English and  bring a delicious meal for my body.

Finally, this kind of learning is motivating because it makes me happy. I could read the instructions and understand them. If I do not understand, I will cook wrongly.So, I have to be careful not to make mistakes and comprehend completely. Overcoming these difficulties bring happiness at the end.

To sum up, I think cooking is a great way to learn English. It helps to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Moreover, when you cook very well, people always ask how to cook it and you should explain or write the instructions. So, give it a try. It is really worthwhile.