Excited fanboy :)

[SkiIucK]

Good day, folks!
My name is Dimitar (Mitko) and I`m from Bulgaria. I am 16 and I adore this wonderful site. I study economics and accountancy at school. I`ve been studying English since first grade, but I never managed to learn anything from the teachers. All I`ve achieved is a fruit of my hard labour. Even though it may not be perfect, I am happy with it. I am not a versatile person. My preferences are pointed to computers and sports. Oh, and in my free time I study German.
Thanks for reading my brief introduction.

[Torsten]

Hi Dimitar,

Welcome to our forum, it's great to have you around so we can share experiences and learn from each other. Your English is very good and I'd really like to know how you have managed to study the language yourself. You obviously are able to analyze language structures and find patterns.
Could you please tell me a little more about your school? What subjects do you study and when are you going to graduate? Also, you say that you learn German in your free time. Why is that? I take it, you speak at least three languages?

Talk to you soon,
Torsten

PS: Where did you learn the expression "Good day"? It's commonly used in Australia I think?
_________________
Test Of English for International Communication
TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

[Conchita]

Hello and welcome to this English enthusiast group, Dimitar!

I’m really impressed by what you have already achieved in your young life. Your great determination and firmness of character is a breath of fresh air. It’ll be great to have you on the team!

Keep working to fulfill all your goals!

[SkiIucK]

Thank you for the warm welcome!

[Sls]

Hi, Mitko!

I'm from Bulgaria, too. In fact when I was reading your posts in this thread I was like

It could just as well have been me who wrote this part:

[SkiIucK]

Hi, Stanislav!
I am not looking forward to getting a certificate because I don`t think it is THAT necessary for one to attain success. As Torsten said in another thread, life itself is the best test. Best regards and I hope you get your most desired certificate with a straight A.

[Torsten]

Hi Mitko and Stanislav, I'm sure that with a little preparation both of you could easily pass any official ESL exam available. Although holding a certificate might not be necessary to become successful in life, it still can have a lot of advantages.

For example, it could give an additional boost of confidence, you could learn how these exams are structured and administered. It also goes without saying that a Cambridge Certificate or a high TOEIC score looks good on any CV. It all depends on what you exactly you want to achieve.
Let me know what you think.

Regards,
Torsten
_________________
Test Of English for International Communication
TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

[SkiIucK]

Hi, Torsten!
Thanks for the rapid response. Your attitude is completely correct. However, the money factor arises once again... Not that my family can`t afford it, but for Bulgaria the entry fee for those exams is pretty high. Though, with some preparation, as you said, i believe that it is possible to pass, without having to worry about the money you spent.

[Torsten]

Mitko, you still have quite some time to decide whether which English exam you want to take. I'm sure in a couple of years you will have plenty of opportunities to earn some money and pay for your exam yourself if you need to.
For a 16 year old (or rather young) you seem to be very goal oriented and organized. What about the other students in your class. Is their English as good as yours?
_________________
Test Of English for International Communication
TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

[SkiIucK]

haha This brought a chuckle You cannot possibly imagine what my class is like. Most of my class-mates only care about, lets say it that way, "instant gratification". You infer what that means... It`s sad that their waste valuable years like this.
And about me being well organized, I have to thank my father. Probably I would have been like most of the teenagers, sigh. Great parents I have!

[Torsten]

So, do you have any plans as to your plans after your graduate from school? I mean, you still have 3 to 4 years to make up your mind but surely you already know what you want to study?
_________________
Test Of English for International Communication
TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

[SkiIucK]

Yes, actually I do have some plans. I would like to study International Economic Relations if that is the way the subject is called.