Learning New Language

Today, I went for my beginner course for Sign Language.

Before I go, I have a chat with my mom, what I am doing this afternoon. She asked "why you learn sign language?"

I replied "To communicate? To learn a new skill?"

Actually I am quite interested to learn any new skill or new languages. My secondary school teacher used to say, when you learn a new language, you learn a new world. It is very true. When you learn sign language, you will understand deaf community and their culture. When you learn English, you can understand lot of knowledge from the Western.

For now, I know Chinese, English, Sign, a bit of Japanese and Malay. I basically can understand lot of cultures already.
Actually I think learn English is very useful...because it seems to be the International/Standard Language. It is something like US currency is the World Currency. So via English you can understand many other countries stories and culture.

So why I chose to learn Sign Language?

Firstly, I consistently learn new things but I getting old.
So I don't want to spend too much time practice how to pronounce new word or how to write some words nicely and correctly. For Sign Language, you just have to Sign and give face/body expression...simple, practical and hand-on! Good right?

Secondly, I also think Sign Language is a more special and interesting language compare to other language. It is the only language that you must communicate face to face and I like this idea. I like people takes a lot of attention on human communication.

Thirdly, when I want to do something, I simply just do it. Haha...but for this time, got great help from Chia Hui.

Actually, before attending this Beginner Course, you need to attend and complete the Introduction Course. Today, when I attend the lesson...somehow I quite miss Mei Zhen and Adeline...haha because last time when I learn ABC and 1234...they are around. Haha...lucky today still got Chia Hui accompany me. If not, I might not even be able to sign my name.

We also play a game called "Pass the stick" and it is very creative and interesting game.
Next time can play with my friends in FO camp or some Ice-Breaking game.


Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.