What have you done since then ?

You were in one of my EXL Classes a couple of years ago.
What have you done since then ?

Yes, I took your writing classes in 2009.
Last year I got my associate's degree and transferred to a four-year college.

When did you come to United States ?
I came here in 2005. 

you've done a lot in a short time. How did you do it ?

Well, after your class I enrolled in a conversation class which forced me to speak English. 
I also made friends with people who don't speak my native language. 
And found a job where I spoke English all the time.

I know it can be hard to learn English.
What's the one thing that helped  you the most ?

I practiced English every chance I got. Believe it or not, I was very nervous when I spoke English.
The more I practiced, the more comfortable I felt. There was a time that I thought I would never learn English, but I did.

I want to tell the students in my class about your experience.
Is there anything else I should tell them ?

Yes, tell them they can learn English if they want to. They should never give up.
At first it was hard for me but I decided to keep trying. And, as you can see, I got what I wanted.

Your certainly did! Congratulations!