This is first day I write something here.

Today I read an article about "Who am I?" in the next 7 years.
The article cited a report which emphasized that if one  is to be professional person they need to practice 10000 hours.  If I practice everyday for 5 hours for 300 days a year, I would need 7 years to obtain a new ability. I started learning English in Middle school.  After almost 16 years I still can not speak fluent English.  I feel so ashamed because I now know where the problem is.  I haven't persisted in learning.  I also know where I have been wrong. I have not controlled my use of time and my mind well. Anyway I know what's the biggest problem is about myself. I need to change and persist in it. I hope the friends here can help me to correct the mistake here.  If anyone wants to learn Chinese, I will do my best to help them.  Thanks

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Morning Iona.
You are doing great.  I do not believe you have anything to be ashamed.  Your English is good.  It just needs some polishing.

I would love to learn Chinese. I would be beginner as I know nothing about the language.