How has English changed your life?

[denith]

Hey Mala De Nila, why you have to mentioned my name as "all"? Thanks anyway.

[Pros_DingDong]

Oh Yes... Yes....English has changed my life...definitely...of course!!! Whose life would not be..?

Since i was proficient in English, I has become an internet junkie, not to mention American movie slut, and TV addict.

On the bright side, I can do a lot research for any topics relevant to my career advancement. English is obviously the world language because it belongs to America. hoho..don't stare at me like that...i'm scared.....but that's the truth.
If Americans spoke German, hmm ..maybe we all would want to learn German language (Some people say German almost became the official US language until English won by only one vote in the US congress more than two hundred years ago.)

English has changed my life. It has taken me to a new level of life style. I don't like Khmer movie that much anymore because I have seen so many good foreign movies. One suggestion for Khmer movie maker or writer: you gotta ask other people's opinions after you finish your scripts. Many scenes in Khmer movies have a good lead to what the writers wanted to go to but each scene itself is very un-logical and doesn't make any sense. Like writting an essay, a student has to write first draft, second draft, or even third draft before he or she writes the final one. But from what i've seen in Khmer movies, it seems like the directors don't get any inputs from others or no one has any input for him because he is the best. It doesn't work that way. Everyone has his or her own flavor; if we can put many flavors into the mix, many people will like it. Sorry i'm a bit off topic.

After all, English is very important since we are an SE Asian country. No doubt English can be used to entertain, educate, and make friends.

It's great to be here seeing all the friends here so enthusiastic about English.

Love you all,

Pros_DingDong

[denith]

Hey dude (sorry, but I really has problems with your name, lol)... but don't ever give up for Khmer movie. We do have some problems... soon, when I become a movie director, I'll revive the Khmer movie industry and challenge the region.

[Keo Somala]

Since i was proficient in English, I has become an internet junkie, not to mention American movie slut, and TV addict.

Unbelieveable! 

On the bright side, I can do a lot research for any topics relevant to my career advancement. English is obviously the world language because it belongs to America. hoho..don't stare at me like that...i'm scared.....but that's the truth. If Americans spoke German, hmm ..maybe we all would want to learn German language (Some people say German almost became the official US language until English won by only one vote in the US congress more than two hundred years ago.

You are right to say that so many people around the world speak English because it belongs to the USA. Further, it seems that now English doesn't really belong to the USA anymore.  This is because a lot of countries have their specific English, such as Singlish, Germlish,Thailish...etc, which are created by those who speak English as a second language.

I don't like Khmer movie that much anymore because I have seen so many good foreign movies. One suggestion for Khmer movie maker or writer: you gotta ask other people's opinions after you finish your scripts.

I understand your feelings about the currently-produced Khmer films. Now there's a new ray of hope that a Cambodian company has made very enjoyable and interesting films

Many scenes in Khmer movies have a good lead to what the writers wanted to go to but each scene itself is very un-logical and doesn't make any sense.

I agree with you completely. Some Khmer films are quite non-sense (sorry to say) but I don't like the actors and actresses repeating the prompts from the director. It's so funny. What they need to improve is to have the actors and actresses read and memorize their own scripts. By speaking their own words, they can express their realistic feelings. It's of course not the fault of the actors/actresses as they quickly repeat the director's words..haha...when you see the behind-scenes episode, your laughter will explode. 

Yeah, Denith, we'll wait for your films. 

[Pros_DingDong]

Hi Somala,

Thanks for your cute but serious interest in my last post on the subject.
About Khmer films, you and I and anyone else can see weaknesses of film making by Khmer directors and writers without knowing anything much about film production. The best things for them to do to improve is to be open for critics. I would love to watch Khmer good movies since i am a Khmer. Of course I keep my cool to continue watching Khmer movies for sometimes and hope to see them improved.

I said "English was the global language because it was the official language of the USA" based on historical grounds, not the contemporary ones that we all see everyday. After the World War II, the entire Europe, Japan, and other countries involved in the war were almost completely destroyed. Because of the US, the entire Europe didn't fall into the hands of Hitler for long, almost all Asian countries became free of the Japanese control after a short period of occupation.

Then after the WWII ended, the US established the new democratic system and economy in Europe and some Asian countries through technological and financial assistance.

On the cultural side, the US have Hollywood. Now anywhere you go to in Europe, you'll see Hollywood shows and movies played in their local channels. From pizza, McDonald (Hamburger) to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), we, Cambodians love them mainly because we see them in Hollywood movies. Old Cambodians don't like them though...lolz because they are not as easily swayed as younger generations.
Pizza is an example. If Americans didn't eat pizza (Italian food), it wouldn't be that popular nowadays.

If you take a deep look into the roots of whatever young people like to do, most of the time you'll find that it has resonated from the US.
The French President already admited it. He said it was crazy to say French hated Americans because French now eat American foods, listening to American musics and watch American movies.

I guess that's how human mind works. We tend to believe whatever the most powerful, smartest, and richest people do is KOOL and want to imitate. I'm no exception,...as you already know..lolz

Hope it's not too boring to read.

Thanks.

Pros_DingDong

[Kimlong]

Oh Yes... Yes....English has changed my life...definitely...of course!!! Whose life would not be..?

Since i was proficient in English, I has become an internet junkie, not to mention American movie slut, and TV addict.

On the bright side, I can do a lot research for any topics relevant to my career advancement. English is obviously the world language because it belongs to America. hoho..don't stare at me like that...i'm scared.....but that's the truth.
If Americans spoke German, hmm ..maybe we all would want to learn German language (Some people say German almost became the official US language until English won by only one vote in the US congress more than two hundred years ago.)

English has changed my life. It has taken me to a new level of life style. I don't like Khmer movie that much anymore because I have seen so many good foreign movies. One suggestion for Khmer movie maker or writer: you gotta ask other people's opinions after you finish your scripts. Many scenes in Khmer movies have a good lead to what the writers wanted to go to but each scene itself is very un-logical and doesn't make any sense. Like writting an essay, a student has to write first draft, second draft, or even third draft before he or she writes the final one. But from what i've seen in Khmer movies, it seems like the directors don't get any inputs from others or no one has any input for him because he is the best. It doesn't work that way. Everyone has his or her own flavor; if we can put many flavors into the mix, many people will like it. Sorry i'm a bit off topic.

After all, English is very important since we are an SE Asian country. No doubt English can be used to entertain, educate, and make friends.

It's great to be here seeing all the friends here so enthusiastic about English.

Love you all,

Pros_DingDong

Becareful Pros, English language is not originated from American te na!

[Pros_DingDong]

Oooops, that's my bad...
Thanks for pointing that out.

[Keo Somala]

Oooops, that's my bad...
Thanks for pointing that out.

That's okay. Don't worry. 

[Pros_DingDong]

Well .........when i wrote that one i was on the humor side of my mind. So some mistakes were well anticipated.
Hope you don't take it to seriously.

[Tdol]

I said "English was the global language because it was the official language of the USA" based on historical grounds, not the contemporary ones that we all see everyday.

English is not the official language of the USA- the USA has no official language.  English is not the official language of Britain- we don't have one either.

You might also want to check up on how the English speakers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, Kenya, Canada, Australia, Ghana, New Zealand, Uganda, etc, learned their English.

[Sarath]

You might also want to check up on how the English speakers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, Kenya, Canada, Australia, Ghana, New Zealand, Uganda, etc, learned their English.

It's the secret of our energy... 

[rona_sambath]

Hmmm English doensn't change much my life, but it just facilitate my study while going to university.

I have to improve myself on this language due to the society now that turns systems from using French to English.
In conclusion, the main first step to aware the world is Be able to use English

[Pros_DingDong]

Tdol,

I was surprised that the US didn't have an official language although the world knows that what language Americans and British people speak and use in general.
In a practical sense, English is the official language in the US. There's a movement pushing for English to be the official language in the US congress. Since the US population is so diverse and many city, state, or federal papers are in different languages for people who don't know English. For example, there are voting ballots in Spanish and Chinese. If, let's say the law considered English as official language, then any other languages would not be official, so would legal status of papers using those languages.
By the way, thank you for your reply.


Rona,
I think learning French before learning English is not a bad thing after all. I did that too.
Actually my French knowledge helped to learn English faster. French is by far a more difficult language in terms of grammar. But English is harder to pronounce and speak.
English requires more conversational practice. But we don't have to think too much about grammar while we're speaking like we have to in French.
Yes, English is essential for almost anything now, even the command letters on appliances are in English too.

[Tdol]

Yes, there's a pressure group called 'English First', which is trying to make it the official language.  It has quite a lot of support.  In the UK, the situation is different; we have Welsh to consider for one thing. 

[sam ol]

 I have studied English for 6 years, but i never care it has influenced my life or my habits. Something that i know i can you use my computer, internet, read newspaper or sing English song.... If i cannot speak English i could not do that thing. Something that is more importance and everybody know, we need English for our job if we cannot speak English, maybe we cannot submit for a good job easily. We can know another culture via English. Yes, there are so many other language like, France, Chinese, Japan or Korean... but Englsih is more common to know other cultures. I think that depend on you that it affect your life, if you think it is good for to get them, Ok! If you think it is not good for you or it can help you just keep it as your experience that could me you better.