Joining English Club Community

This was the very first time I joined an english community. I have never been able to speak English in my actual level in front of anyone in Indonesia.

In most of the social environments in Indonesia, you will be likely to be judged if you speak english partially or as a whole. A supportive environment is needed to boost your skill improvement.

Whenever I tried to speak English directly, it felt somewhat awkward unless the conversation partner already knew that you are english speaker and could understand.

I learned many accents and I feel like aussie-american accent suits me a lot and could increase my confidence when speaking. The problem is I can’t really use the accent because no one will understand me. Switching accent to Indonesian accent is needed for understandability, although it lowers my confidence.

But, English Club Project (ECP) was amazing? They prioritise engagement to each other so we can actually speak english without afraid of being judged.

When the first time I walk into the room, an indoor cafe with around 20 people fit in the room. There was Mr. Martin preparing for the materials today. I arrived on time and there were not really many people come yet. While we wait, the people weren’t letting me left alone, they were trying to engage with me, as a new participant. When the participant came one by one, they greet each other like they’ve already known each other for a long time. “Am I the only one who are stranger?” I asked in my mind.

And it turned out that out of 15 people, only two people (including me) are new here. We had to introduce ourselves in front of everyone. They asked our name and I also told then what do I do.

We had a lot of fun stuff going on. Like there was a game where people are separated to three groups and one person of each group should go describing a word in one to three sentences and the team members should guess. I was chosen to go up front to describe the words and I was really nervous that I couldn’t describe the last word well. My team lost and that was fun!

After the event, we hanged out elsewhere to eat. Discussed a lot of things and I got many new insights because we’re from a very diverse background.

I was very happy because it was the first time my english skill got validated. I never been speak english this much before and it gained my confidence so much.

That’s all.

AI-improvised version

Grammatical Corrections (Strikethrough Format)

1. This was the very first time I joined an english community → This was my first time joining an English community.

2. I have never been able to speak English in my actual level → I have never been able to speak English at my actual level.

3. In most of the social environments in Indonesia, you will be likely to be judged → In most social environments in Indonesia, you are likely to be judged.

4. Whenever I tried to speak English directly it feels kinda weird → Whenever I try to speak English directly, it feels somewhat awkward.

5. he/she understand english → he/she understands English.

6. aussie-american accent suits me a lot → an Australian-American accent suits me well.

7. But, English Club Project (ECP) was amazing? → However, the English Club Project (ECP) was amazing**!**

8. When the first time I walk into the room → When I walked into the room for the first time.

9. an indoor cafe with around 20 people fit in the room → an indoor café that could fit around 20 people.

10. the people weren’t letting me left alone → the people did not let me feel alone.

11. who are stranger → who is a stranger.

12. only two people (including me) are new here → only two people (including me) were new.

13. I also told then what do I do → I also told them what I do.

14. one person of each group should go describing → one person from each group would describe.

15. we hanged out elsewhere → we hung out elsewhere.

16. I never been speak english this much → I had never spoken English this much.

17. it gained my confidence → it boosted my confidence.

Polished Version (IELTS-Ready)

This was my first experience joining an English-speaking community. Prior to this, I had never had the opportunity to speak English at my true proficiency level in front of anyone in Indonesia.

In most Indonesian social environments, speaking English—whether partially or entirely—often invites judgment from others. Therefore, a supportive environment is essential for language skill development.

Whenever I attempted to speak English directly, it felt somewhat awkward, unless my conversation partner already knew that I was an English speaker and could understand me well.

Through self-study, I have experimented with various accents and found that an Australian-American accent suits me best and significantly boosts my confidence. However, the challenge lies in the fact that most Indonesians would struggle to understand this accent. Consequently, I often have to switch to an Indonesian-influenced accent for better comprehension, which unfortunately diminishes my confidence.

Nevertheless, the English Club Project (ECP) proved to be an exceptional experience. The organisers prioritise participant engagement, creating an environment where members can practise English without fear of judgment.

Upon entering the venue—an indoor café that could accommodate approximately twenty people—I noticed Mr Martin preparing the day’s materials. I had arrived punctually, so only a few participants were present. While waiting, the other attendees made a conscious effort to engage with me as a newcomer. As more participants arrived, they greeted one another warmly, as though they had known each other for years. “Am I the only stranger here?” I wondered silently.

As it transpired, out of fifteen participants, only two of us—including myself—were attending for the first time. We were asked to introduce ourselves to the group. I shared my name and briefly explained my occupation.

The session included numerous enjoyable activities. One memorable game involved dividing participants into three groups, with one representative from each team tasked with describing a word in one to three sentences while their teammates attempted to guess it. I was chosen to describe the words for my team and felt quite nervous; unfortunately, I struggled with the final word. Although my team lost, it was nonetheless an enjoyable experience.

After the event concluded, we went elsewhere for dinner. The conversations were enriching, and I gained numerous insights from people with remarkably diverse backgrounds.

I left feeling genuinely happy because, for the first time, my English skills had been validated. I had never spoken English so extensively before, and this experience significantly boosted my confidence.

IELTS Writing Tips for Improvement

Key Takeaway: For IELTS, focus on formal register, cohesive devices, and grammatical accuracy. Avoid contractions (use “did not” instead of “didn’t”) and colloquialisms.