In secondary bilingual grammar school (C1) I acquired knowledge and confidence in my verbal speech not only in English but also in Chemistry and Biology.
I further developed these skills in university, finishing the Physical Chemistry Master programme.

English has become an inseparableble part of my life, I use it virtually in every aspect of it.

Living abroad in Germany, I have experienced that people whose language skills are not trained enough, seem to be more confident and even brave to express themselves around me.
Few have told me that the English conversation we had was the longest in their life. As if they had felt supported to speak even though they struggled with few words. I believe it is because of my ability to let them feel that there is no need for any unpleasant feelings. They might feel understood by me, because once, I was in their place.