Date: 1st May 2026
Time: 2pm
Venue: Aeon Mall Metro Prima, KL
Today is Labor Day. I want to share with you something very important — how we, as students in Activetalk, can grow in English proficiency, even when English is not our mother tongue.
Living in Southeast Asia, many of us grow up speaking languages like Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, Thai, or Khmer at home. English may feel like a “school subject” instead of a natural language. But here’s the truth: English is not just a subject — it is a tool, a bridge, and a voice that connects us to the world.
Let me tell you a story.
There is a young boy named . He used to sell souvenirs near in Cambodia. Every day, he met tourists from different countries. He did not attend expensive English classes. Instead, he learned English by listening, observing, and most importantly, speaking bravely with visitors.
At first, his English was not perfect. He made mistakes. But he kept trying. Slowly, his confidence grew. One day, a video of him speaking fluent English went viral around the world. Today, he is an inspiration to many young learners like you。
So what can we learn from Thuch Salik?
First, don’t be afraid to speak.
In Activetalk, this is your safe place. Mistakes are not failures — they are stepping stones. Every time you speak, you improve.
Second, use English in real life.
Don’t only speak English during class. Try using it with your friends, when ordering food, or even when thinking in your mind. The more you use it, the more natural it becomes.
Third, learn from your environment.
In Southeast Asia, we are surrounded by diversity. Listen to different accents, watch English shows, read simple books, and pick up new words daily. Language is everywhere — not just in textbooks.
Fourth, be curious and confident.
Thuch Salik did not wait to be perfect before speaking. He spoke to learn. That is the mindset we need.
Finally, remember this:
Your mother tongue is your strength, not your weakness. Being bilingual or multilingual makes you even more powerful. English simply adds another key to your future — opening doors to education, friendships, and opportunities across the world.
So, Activetalk students, I encourage you:
Speak up. Try more. Fear less. Grow daily.
Maybe one day, your story will inspire others — just like Thuch Salik.
Thank you.
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今天，我想和大家分享一个非常重要的主题——即使英语不是我们的母语，我们作为 Activetalk 的学生，如何提升英语能力。
在东南亚生活，我们许多人在家里说马来语、华语、泰米尔语、泰语或高棉语。英语有时会让人觉得只是“学校科目”，而不是一种自然使用的语言。但事实是：英语不仅是一门科目——它是一种工具、一座桥梁，也是让我们与世界沟通的声音。
让我给大家讲一个故事。有一位年轻的男孩，名叫Thuch Salik。他曾在Angkor Wat附近卖纪念品。每天，他都会接触来自世界各地的游客。他没有上过昂贵的英语课程，而是通过倾听、观察，最重要的是——勇敢地与游客交流来学习英语。
起初，他的英语并不完美，也会犯错。但他不断尝试，慢慢地，他变得越来越自信。后来，有一段他用流利英语交流的视频在全球走红。今天，他成为了许多像你们一样年轻学习者的榜样。
那么，我们可以从 Thuch Salik 身上学到什么呢？
首先，不要害怕开口说英语。在 Activetalk，这里是你们安全的学习空间。错误并不是失败——它们是进步的阶梯。每一次开口，都是一次提升。
第二，在真实生活中使用英语。不要只在课堂上说英语。试着和朋友交流时用英语，点餐时用英语，甚至在脑海中用英语思考。用得越多，就会越自然。
第三，从环境中学习。在东南亚，我们被多元文化所包围。多听不同的口音，观看英语节目，阅读简单的书籍，每天学习新单词。语言无处不在——不仅仅在课本里。
第四，保持好奇与自信。Thuch Salik 并没有等到“完美”才开口，他是在说的过程中学习。这正是我们需要的心态。
最后，请记住：你的母语是你的优势，而不是弱点。会两种或多种语言，会让你更强大。英语只是为你的未来多加了一把钥匙——为你打开通往教育、友谊和全球机会的大门。
所以，Activetalk 的同学们，我鼓励你们：勇敢发言，多多尝试，减少害怕，每天进步。也许有一天，你们的故事也会像 Thuch Salik 一样，激励他人。
