VGC Student Experience – Meet Lyng-Yu
- Name: Lyng-Yu Chen (Irenia)
- Country: Taiwan
- VGC Course: Global English
- One favourite moment in Vancouver: “The most impressive thing is that there are many water activities here. I remember once participating in a water activity organized by the school. At first, many people did not dare to stand on the board on the water. When someone started to stand up, I also wanted to challenge it. Look, I didn’t expect it to be possible. Playing these water sports made me more confident in myself as I continued to challenge myself.”
We are excited to introduce Lyng-Yu, a motivated student from Taiwan who recently completed her 24-week English program at VGC International College. Before arriving in Canada, Lyng-Yu faced challenges with her English skills, but her journey at VGC has transformed her approach to learning. Read on to discover how Lyng-Yu has grown in confidence and communication, the supportive environment at VGC, and her memorable experiences exploring Vancouver!
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Could you please introduce yourself?
I am Irenia, from Taiwan. Before coming to Canada, I hardly used English in my work and life. My English level is not as good as that of a junior high school student. Every time I see people in the media communicating fluently in English, I often hope that I can do the same. Like them, they answered questions in English fluently. I remember the first day I came to VGC, many Korean and Japanese classmates who were at the same time as me could talk to everyone in relatively fluent English. At that time, I could neither understand nor speak clearly.
(我是Irenia, 來自台灣，來加拿大前我的工作和生活幾乎沒有使用英文，
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What attracted you to enroll in the English program at VGC?
Originally, I knew nothing about study tours, and I didn’t know how to choose a language school. After the agent introduced several language schools, I found that VGC was very concerned about students’ learning status, and the reviews on the Internet were also very good. Since there are relatively few Chinese students here, There will be an environment where you are forced to practice English.
(原本我對遊學一竅不通，也不知道怎麼選擇語言學校，
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In what ways has the course enhanced your English skills and development?
I participated in VGC’s Global English course. It is different from the previous way of learning English for exams when I was a student. The teacher will design games so that we can learn from the games so that we can better integrate into life. One of the games is like the teacher ordered Decide on a topic, divide the class into groups, and let us debate. This requires me to pay more attention to understand what the other person is saying, and I also need to learn to express myself clearly in English. Or at the beginning, I was used to answering only keywords, and the teacher would ask me to speak the whole sentence. At first, it was very Taiwanese English, and neither my classmates nor the teacher could understand it. This gradually made me start to think in English.
(我參加VGC的全球英語課程，
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Do you think this course will help you in your future career?
My English ability does not have a great impact on my original job, but it will have a greater impact on my career. I can learn more things in English, and I can also see future trends from English and prepare in advance.
(英文能力對我原本的工作並沒有很大的影響，
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How would you rate the support you got from your teachers and staff?
I was very lucky. My class teachers were very patient and took the initiative to find out my needs and problems. Especially when I could barely understand English at the beginning, the teacher encouraged me to do more and let me practice more. Chance. In addition, even teachers we only know on the sidewalk will take the initiative to help and encourage us. They will lead by example and communicate with us, allowing us to use English in our daily lives.
The administrative staff provided me with more assistance in daily life and activities. I remember once I participated in a water activity. It was a bit cold and drizzling that day. My classmates were discussing whether the activity would be cancelled, but Jason, who was in charge of the activity, said firmly: ” It’s okay, it won’t be cancelled.” Everyone headed to the destination with a bit of excitement and a bit of worry about catching a cold. Unexpectedly, it didn’t rain, and everyone had a great time that day. I’m glad that he persisted and gave me unforgettable and beautiful memories.
If you are worried that your English level is not enough to discuss matters or course planning with native English speakers, there are Chinese services here, and Avery will try its best to help you. You will feel like you have made an extra friend.
我很幸運，我的班級老師都很有耐心，很主動發現我的需要和問題，
行政人員提供我更多生活及活動的協助，記得有一次參加水上活動，
假如你擔心英文程度還無法和英文母語者討論事情或是課程規劃，
行政人員提供我更多生活及活動的協助，記得有一次參加水上活動，
假如你擔心英文程度還無法和英文母語者討論事情或是課程規劃，
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Are you happy with the classmates you have? Have you been able to create networks or connections through this program?
If I had not studied abroad, I would not have had the opportunity to be friends with people from so many countries. By communicating with them, I could see our differences as well as our similarities. I am very happy to meet so many people from different countries at the language school. We all agree that if we go to each other’s country, we must send messages to each other. Our friends seem to be scattered from their own countries to all over the world.
(假如沒有出國遊學，我應該不會有機會與這麼多國家的人當朋友，
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What made you want to study here in Vancouver? Is there a memorable moment or activity that you’d like to share?
I initially chose Vancouver based on a recommendation from a friend, but after getting to know a few cities, I felt that Canada and Vancouver were relatively safe and friendly.
The most impressive thing is that there are many water activities here. I remember once participating in a water activity organized by the school. At first, many people did not dare to stand on the board on the water. When someone started to stand up, I also wanted to challenge it. Look, I didn’t expect it to be possible. Playing these water sports made me more confident in myself as I continued to challenge myself.
The most impressive thing is that there are many water activities here. I remember once participating in a water activity organized by the school. At first, many people did not dare to stand on the board on the water. When someone started to stand up, I also wanted to challenge it. Look, I didn’t expect it to be possible. Playing these water sports made me more confident in myself as I continued to challenge myself.
(選擇溫哥華一開始是朋友推薦，但在瞭解了幾個城市後，
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Would you recommend VGC to other students who want to study English in Vancouver?
I highly recommend VGC. The teachers here are very patient and helpful. Regardless of whether they are your core class teacher, this place is like a big family, making you feel like you are in a warm and happy big family, with a relaxed atmosphere and Learn in a natural mood.
(我很推薦VGC, 這裡的老師都很有耐心協助，無論他是否是你的core class的老師，這裡就像是一個大家庭，
