Sucess Stories

English...Why?

by Rodolfo Diaz
Ysleta Community Learning Center, El Paso

My name is Rodolfo Diaz. I know my name is insignificant to the rest of the people, but I think that for my family, it is not. I probably sound selfish, but I believe each person thinks the most important thing in our life is family. These are the reasons how they are the most important in motivating me. The first reason is I am here because I want to study English. The second reason, I would like to start to study at El Paso Community College this summer for my Associates as a Teaching Assistant. My third reason, teachers after parents, are the most important to evolve people and they have a great responsibility, especially to children.

I was working for a toolmaker for twenty-two years. I have been unemployed since one year ago, and I started studying English since November 5, 2007. I like to study. When I started to know my instructors here in Ysleta Community Learning Center, they have been an example to me and they gave me motivation to change my ways and goals. They also motivate me to continue studying.

I am sure, if people think the most important is family, people, and myself can change our lives to do better, especially for our sons and daughters to give them an example when someone wants to study whatever they want. The age is not really important, and everybody has a right to change their minds.

The third reason, teachers after parents are the most important to progress people. I am convinced they are the seed to see the future in our children. Children are the seed to construct a good world and to harvest the best fruit for the next generations.

I may be insignificant to the rest of the people, but the most important in life for all parents are their sons and daughters! In my case, I do not know English. My wife, my daughter, and my two sons know and speak English perfectly. Why can’t I start to learn English? The only obstacle, I think, is myself. It is time to learn.

I thank you for using some of your time to read part of my story.

About the Author

My name is Rodolfo Diaz. My age is 49 years, nearly 50. I was born on May 5 of 1959 in Moctezuma, Chihuahua, Mexico. I am married and have two sons and a daughter.