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• Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

  I’ve been studying English since I was 10 years old. My parents were so eager to send me to a language institute and see me speaking English fluently, so I have been surrounded by English for about 16 years. During all these years, I never got inspired and motivated by any teacher; I was the one who motivated myself to carry on with my studying and never give up. One of the reasons was that I was a film buff; I spent most of my free time watching and reviewing films and TV series, so I wanted to understand the language of the films and enjoy them more. The other reason was music. English songs were a tremendous inspiration to me. I was so curious to get their lyrics and know the meaning of the song.

•  Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  Since I have continuously been a filmophile, I would like to select Marilyn Monroe as the foremost symbolic agent of American culture. I watched most of her motion pictures and appreciate her acting. Watching American and British movies and TV series, I learnt a lot about their culture and tradition.

• Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

  I am fascinated by Americans’ punctuality; they respect people’s time and planning and prioritize it over their own work. Besides, I believe it is admirable that people decide to live independently and overcome their issues and challenges alone from a certain time. That makes them seem more mature and trusted. Regarding language terms or phrases, I like it when they say “Never Trouble Trouble ’til Trouble Troubles You”; meaning that you shouldn’t make things more difficult for yourself than they need to be.

• Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  Speaking English matters to me, because I would like to extend my communication and career over other countries. I have always been attentive in meeting new people and making worldwide interaction. Knowing how to speak English fluently paves the way for me to have more job opportunities and make international communication.

• What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  The most momentous difficulty of learning English was not having enough opportunities to speak with native English speakers directly. I learnt English in a non-English speaking country and found it demanding to make real conversation with people. English books, films, series, and songs assisted me in becoming a fluent English speaker. I turned this challenge into an opportunity for myself and started broadening my knowledge and information on how to assist those who live in non-English speaking countries and tend to learn English fluently. I came up with tons of mobile applications in which you can choose who to talk with according to your English level.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  Once I remember I was teaching a grammatical point to a group of naughty and disobedient teenagers. I was standing beside the whiteboard and, as soon as I turned my back to them to write, they started to play some childish pranks on me by making some weird noises.
  I couldn’t notice the noise source and they pretended as if they had no idea where all those noises coming from. They kept teasing me for about 10 minutes, and finally, I got that I was being made fun of the whole time. I got a bit upset but didn’t bat an eyelid. From that time on, I decided to make more intimate relationships with my students, so that they feel more comfortable in my class and, don’t get bored to amuse themselves with such pranks.

• How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  Taking a trip assisted me in putting my English knowledge into practice; In other words, by traveling, I had the chance to have a number of first-hand experiences of talking with new people and getting acquainted with their culture and localities, it also made it possible for me to use my major and interest more practically.

• What makes you a Superprof in language?

  Self-motivation and ambition. I don’t want to stay in one place for a long time. I am always seeking to make progress and get promoted in my career. Due to this, I use the English language as a tool for taking me to higher positions and authority.