Become Quote by Anchee Min
“I understood that without English I would never get far, so my dream was to become a receptionist, and so I started to learn English from watching 'Sesame Street.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Language Learning Podcast, 2012
She realized English was essential for advancement, so she learned it via children's TV.
In simple terms: English was key; she learned it from TV.
Use accessible media to acquire language skills.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- watching TV
- online courses
- language apps
- community classes
- workplace training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What media can aid language learning?
- How to supplement TV with practice?
Relying solely on TV may limit depth of proficiency.