Starting Again

Investing in Education and the Future

Returning to education can be the beginning of a much bigger journey.

After moving from Brazil to the UK, this learner decided that improving their English would help create more opportunities — with university now part of their long-term ambition.

“University is one of my ambitions.”

My Story

My life in Brazil was completely different from my life here.

When I moved to the UK, one of the biggest difficulties was language.

Suddenly, communicating with people wasn't easy anymore.

Things that might normally be simple become difficult when you can't express yourself in the way you want to.

But I didn't want that to stop me.

I never gave up.

I decided to return to education because I knew that learning English would help me build a better future here.

For me, that decision is about much more than improving my English.

I want to communicate confidently.

I want more opportunities.

And eventually, I would like to continue my education and go to university.

That is what I'm working towards.

Coming to EMBS has helped me a lot.

I've continued attending classes and working on my English even when it has been difficult.

Gradually, I've seen the difference.

I can communicate more confidently than I could when I first arrived.

I feel that I'm progressing.

And now I'm ready to move on to my next class.

My teachers have played an important part in that journey.

When you're learning a new language, the person teaching you matters. You need someone who knows their subject, but you also need patience, encouragement and positivity.

I've been fortunate to experience that.

My teachers have been responsible for much of my progress.

When I think about where I started and where I am now, I feel grateful.

But I'm also looking forward.

Returning to education wasn't simply about learning English.

It was a decision to invest in myself and the life I want to create here.

I still have further to go.

University is one of my ambitions.

And every step I take with my English brings that possibility a little closer.