We All Need a Vision

Muhammad, Auburn

Hello! My name is Muhammad and I'd like to tell you how important it is for all of us to have a vision. If we don't have a vision there will be no meaning in our lives. My vision is to integrate into Australian society the best way I can because I'm a migrant. However to do this I need good English. I migrated from Bangladesh four years ago and wanted to continue working in my field as a qualified engineer. However I realised that the key to success in the workplace is to improve my English.

I was lucky to find work as a technician in a medium-sized manufacturing company. I had to communicate with my colleagues on a daily basis, however to communicate effectively I needed clear pronunciation.

So when I became a permanent resident I went to Navitas English at Auburn and enrolled in Distance Learning (DL) as I was working. My DL teacher Annie set me in the right direction to improve my English and speak clearly. She taught me pronunciation and we practised conversations in different contexts. She also taught me formal and informal email writing and assisted me to update my resume and cover letter. I found the environment in Navitas DL to be so friendly and supportive.

Now I am able to communicate more easily with native speakers and they can understand me. My DL lessons have also given me confidence to converse with colleagues at work.

So moving to Australia was a very big change, but it has been a good change. I'm happy here and the future looks bright. Whatever position I end up choosing, improving my English has been the first and most important step to achieving my vision in my new home Australia!

Discussion
What is your vision for your life in Australia?
How is your DL teacher helping you achieve your vision?