Celebrating 100 Posts: My Journey, Challenges, and Growth
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Hello everyone! How have you
been?
This post is the 100th post! Writing
100 blog posts has been an incredible experience. It is wonderful learning a
new language and sharing tips that are working for me with people who are in the
same situation.
When I first started this blog, I
had many aspirations, and many challenges to being faced along the way. Some
challenges I have overcome, others I am still trying to overcome. Anyhoo…
Today, I would like talk about my journey up to this point. I would like to talk about my challenges, what what I've learned, and how much I've grown during this time. Additionally, show you my favorite posts, posts more read, and my favorite materials.
Challenges Faced
One of the initial challenges in learning
English alone was to find good free materials, to develop a study schedule, and
to have consistent and regular writing on my blog. Balancing my English study,
applications with blogging demanded careful time management and prioritization.
Additionally, understanding SEO principles and creating engaging content posed
continuous challenges that pushed me to refine my writing skills, creativity,
choices, and thinking beyond.
I think another challenge was
keeping the routine even when I was demotivated. Sometimes I felt that I was on the
English plateau (graph 1), in other words, it was as if my learning in English
had stopped improving. My learning progress was stagnated or slows down
significantly.
Another challenge is receiving bad news about my applications, specially when I almost made it but in the end I died on the beach. It made me question my potential, and my capacity to learn English.
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What I Learned
Through
these challenges, I learned the importance of perseverance and adaptability.
Each challenge taught me something new.
Firstly, when learning English alone you need a plan. It's crucial to manage your attention
and time. Secondly, I understood that learning a new language is difficult, and plateau moments will happen. You need persistence, the important thing is not to give up and to continue. You will perceive your improving over time.
Thirdly, regarding applications, it’s important to visualize what I need to improve
for the next application and to take the‘almost selected’ as a sign that I have
potential, and I need to keep trying.
Finally,
I learned that a blog can give me invaluable insights and skills. This blog
taught me that responsibility and commitment are key to personal growth and that with them, you can achieve 100 post (and writing in English) :p.
Furthermore, my creativity come to the surface with this blog, and to help
people in the same situation as mine is meaningful.
Growth Over Time
As
I progressed, I noticed significant growth in my ability to communicate
clearly. Engaging with readers helps me teach and research the best ways to explain subjects, researching the best way to
explain subjects. I grew as person when I decided to connect with people around the
world. I lost the fear of having new experiences. With new experiences, I
gained confidence and expanded my understanding of diverse perspectives.
Key Takeaways
Learning English independently has taught me better time management and structured planning.
Facing language learning plateaus showed me the value of persistence and continuous effort.
Applications highlighted areas for improvement and reinforced my resilience.
Managing a blog emphasized responsibility and creativity, while helping others enriched my journey.
Engaging with global readers boosted my confidence and broadened my perspective, transforming fear into opportunity.
Top 10 Posts
Retrospective of the most popular posts and why I think they resonated so much with my readers.
Table 1. Popular posts
|
Position |
Post
title |
Reason |
Link |
|
1 |
My english study: unveiling my method and weekly
schedule |
Study schedule and explaining my study method. |
|
|
2 |
Vivaldi an indispensable tool |
Learning a tool that will make your studies more
productive. |
|
|
3 |
I'm learning English by myself. come see how I'm
doing it |
My first steps towards learning English once and
for all and alone. |
|
|
4 |
My study materials (part 1) |
Showing some courses free to learning English from beginning. |
|
|
5 |
Studying English (first week ) |
My first week studying. |
|
|
6 |
Scientific achievement |
Knowing my articles published. |
|
|
7 |
Materials to practice listening skills |
Listening materials. |
|
|
8 |
Flowchart to start learning English yourself |
My steps to learn English. |
|
|
9 |
International PhD interviews: my personal
experiences |
My experiences in international interviews. |
|
|
10 |
Speaking with native English speakers: a
step-by-step guide to overcoming language barriers |
Tips to starting today, lose shame, and try a
chat with a native. |
Favorite Posts
Below my favorite posts and why I love them.
Table 2. My favorite posts
|
Position |
Post
title |
Reason |
Link |
|
1 |
Speaking with native English speakers (par I and
II) |
Encouraging people to talk to native speakers,
and tips for keeping a language partner. |
|
|
2 |
Study abroad: questions are more common in
international PhD interviews |
Most common questions during my interviews at
prestigious universities. |
|
|
3 |
These materials helped you in writing a strong
international CV and preparing for an academic interview |
Examples of templates, guides, sites, terms
that help me with my CV. |
|
|
4 |
You decided to study abroad, but don't you know
how to start? Part I- deciphering ‘what and why' |
Fists steps to study abroad. |
|
|
5 |
IELTS - what do you need to know? |
All you need to know about IELTS test. |
|
|
6 |
What i have studied in grammar so far in those 60
days |
My first 60 days studying English from scratch. |
|
|
7 |
Learning English in bed |
Learning English at a relaxing moment. |
|
|
8 |
The best materials free for studying for the IELTS
exam |
Free IELTS materials that definitely help me a
lot. |
|
|
9 |
Transform your Instagram: embracing English
content for productive leisure |
People who are learning English need change their
social media. |
|
|
10 |
Learning the sounds of English |
You need to first study this to improve your
listening skill. |
My favorite Resources for Learning English
Here is a list of my current favorite useful resources that I personally recommend for learning English.
Table 3. List of my favorite useful resources
|
Resource |
Description |
Link |
Skills Developed |
|
DailyDictation |
Listen and type |
Listening, Writing |
|
|
youglish |
Learn how to pronounce tricky sounds like a native. |
Pronounce |
|
|
Ibiology |
It is an online learning system by the
Science Communication Lab. |
Research |
|
|
Ieltsliz |
Free Ielts test preparation. |
Vocabulary, Memorization |
|
|
Nytimes |
My favorite reading. |
Reading, Vocabulary |
|
|
Microb online |
Guidebook on medical microbiology. |
Reading, Science, vocabulary |
|
|
Language exchange |
To find a language partner |
Speaking, Conversation, Practice |
|
|
Lingua.com |
Listen and write. |
Lintening, Writing |
|
|
Pepa
Pig |
British
animated children's television serie |
Listening |
|
|
Learn English easily |
Study vocabulary, and learning English
sleeping. |
Listening, Vocabulary, Pronounce |
Distribution of blog posts by category
Graph 2. Distribution of blog posts by category (today)
Future of Blog
I want increase posts about science and studying abroad, and additionally build relationships. Here are some ideas:
Interviews with scientists, researchers, or educators in various scientific fields.
Educational science resources.
Incorporate graphs, charts, and visual data representations to enhance the understanding and appeal of scientific content.
Infographics or diagrams to simplify some scientific concepts.
Sharing personal experiences or stories of students who have studied abroad.
Practical tips, guides, and resources for prospective students considering studying abroad.
Feature different study abroad destinations, highlighting their academic programs.
Interview with supervisors, who can provide valuable insights and advice on the study abroad process.
Thank you,
Samara
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