First notebook entry: Introducing myself

now I am have been teaching myself English as my second language for almost two years . The secret reason that I do  not give up is that I am interested in learning a new language which can broaden my horizons and what is more, can bring many unexpected chance opportunities  to my work in the future. Now I am working in Shanghai as a assistant. at leisure while working, then I will read some original English novels or articles to enhance my English step by step .

I would like to make friends from all over the world, which so we can learn each other's cultures or discuss some special subjects .

Notes : With this sentence at leisure while working, then I will read some original English novels or artcles to enhance my english step by step.

Perhaps it should be

When I am idle  at work, I read some original English novels or articles to progressively enhance my English.