Mai is an international student who loves to learn languages. She enjoys traveling around the world, and the thrill of flying. She plans to work for an international company in the future and use the opportunity to travel and practice her language skills.

Dear Friends:

I have lived in several countries around the World, and I know that it's hard to learn a language and speak it like a native. It's important to have a long-term outlook. It can take several years to learn a language. So here is my simple advice: practice, practice, practice. Don't be shy. And travel if you have the chance. If you are invited to a medical conference, a scientific symposium, or even just a short vacation trip, use that opportunity to improve your English. Perhaps we will meet some day at an airport, or on the airplane.