I spent the whole afternoon with some ex-colleagues who I used to work with at a TV station many years ago. Sitting next to them chatting, I felt so ashamed of my declining English skills.

I used to sound better, speak better, understand better, and have better sets of vocabulary.

I know the reasons why my skills have declined, but I have not acted on it. I have been working with people whose skills are not as good as the colleagues I hung out with today. The jobs I have been working on the past 4 years do not require as much skills in English as what I was used to.

I was thinking of going back to the TV station and offer my service for free. Just to get me into using more English, spending more time with native English speakers and have more complicated conversation.

I have disappeared from this website for a while. But I am thinking of coming back here more often. I might not spend a lot of time reading and commenting, but I want to write more English.

I have always enjoyed writing, but I was distracted by other things in life, that are not even as productive. I want to get back into thinking, organizing and writing. I don't think my skill is even half as good as what I was capable of 4 years ago. I have let it too long, but I hope it is not too late to start all over again.

don't think too much ja cos based on what u have written in this blog, your eng skills is better than me who work in multi-national firm na

You write like a native speaker. You're right that it's something that you should practice more often. A second language can kind of slip away from you for a bit, but it always comes back with some practice.

You write like a native speaker. You're right that it's something that you should practice more often. A second language can kind of slip away from you for a bit, but it always comes back with some practice.

Can I press Like on this comment??!!????

Your English is excellent as usual na

I thought exactly same to myself ... i cant express my thought in english like I have done before.

Yeah, your writing is pretty good. But if you don't use it, you lose it. :-)

Thank you for your comments and encouragement.

I do not mean to fetch for compliments nor comparing myself to anyone here. It was quite distressful sitting with my ex-colleagues yesterday afternoon, and realizing how bad my skills have become.

I will try reading more and writing more going forward!!

Have a great afternoon to you all.

That's true. I used to be semi fluent in French when I lived in Canada. When I moved to the states, there was no one to speak to in French. My skills and knowledge took a nose dive just from not using in so long. I decided to get the Rossetta Stone French just so I can put it on and keep my comprehension at par.

Another thing, my Thai language skills were a lot better when I had a Thai gf! Everybody in this thread is right. If you don't use it, then you lose it lol.