My teacher

When I was in junior middle school, my English teacher named me Colin, a name which I still use today and will use for the rest of my life, I think.
She told me foreign languages are only a tool, from which it is not possible to make a living.
She also said we should study hard, because foreign languages can tell (teach?) you more than your mother tongue.
I should say, I love her. She is a giant.

My teacher

When I was in junior middle school, my English teacher named me Colin. Since then, I have been using  this name, and I will do so for the rest of my life, I think.
She told me that knowing a foreign language is only a tool for you to achieve something, a tool that will not make you a living on it own unless utilised, and we should study hard because having foreign language skills will provide you with more opportunities than just knowing your mother tongue.
I should say," I love her".  She is a giant to me.