A passion for English: Young Uzbek girl aims high with her language skills
11-year-old Nilufar Shuhratova has mastered English remarkably well. As a volunteer, she also teaches the language to her peers, younger siblings, and other children. She has read more than 100 literary books in English. One of her biggest dreams is to become a student at Harvard University. While considering future career paths, Nilufar envisions herself as either a diplomat or a translator.
"I spend almost every day in the library. Right now, I am learning English with great enthusiasm. My mother has played a significant role in my language learning journey. Thanks to the supportive environment my parents have created, I have been able to learn the language with great interest.
"At home, we communicate in English. Seeing me, my younger sister has also developed a strong passion for language learning. Even when comforting my five-month-old brother, I speak to him in English.
"I started learning English seriously in the third grade. My mother would reward me with gifts whenever I completed her assigned tasks. My parents also buy me any book I want, which has further fueled my interest in learning the language. So far, I have read more than 100 books in English. I especially love reading travel-related books,” she said.
Nilufar is planning to take the IELTS exam soon, and in April, she will sit for the national certification exam.
"In the future, I want to study at Harvard. Becoming an ambassador is one of my biggest dreams.
"Since my mother is busy taking care of my younger sibling, I have to navigate the streets independently. My parents strictly oppose me playing on my phone, and by now, I have completely adapted to this rule," says Nilufar Shuhratova.
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