Entry 2: Interview with a second language learner In this second vblog I interviewed Jefferson Fernandez, a boy who was brought to the US (UNITED STATES) at an early age and without any knowledge of the English language. He explained that he learned very little English with the traditional way of using books and classroom methods. But it was not until he went to South Carolina that he felt forced and was bullied by classmates that he saw the importance and the need to learn English. His first years in the American educational system he felt like an outcast, it was difficult, and stressful to communicate or understand, no one could really help him because they were all white and did not know his native language. My guest mentioned that he was embarrassed by his pronunciation and that it was difficult to relate to his classmates. But now Jefferson is an overcomer that encourages all newcomers to be brave and fully immerse themselves ...
