I attended English classes at a language program in my city, as I want to (改善) my communication skills. English has become an (国际的) language around the world. And I might be able to get a better job and make more friends (如果) I learn to speak it fluently. I take four classes a day that all focus on different language skills (包括) reading, writing, listening and speaking. I think, some people have a (自然的) ability to pick up a foreign language and master it. But I don't think I have that ability and fit that (类型) of persons. In fact, learning to speak English well requires a lot of (努力), practice and patience. Too often, students speak English in their classes, but they go back to using their (自己的) language after school ends. (事实上), if you want to learn about a new culture, you should study, review and practise everything you are studying. Otherwise, you will never learn and (实现,成功) success.