My journey in English language started in 2011.
Of coarse English leassons were part of my education in school and university but I was not motivated at all and after 15 years of "studying" knew nothing more then a simple "Hello, my name is...".
So in 2011 I got my first serious job.
It was quite big automotive plant outside the city and I spent about 3 hours every day in transport.
It was so boring that I decide to add something usefull to these rootine.
I've downloaded 2 series of "Big Bang Theory" and just watch it in the transport.
These series were thiout translation and even without subtitles.
Today I still remember each line and each word that Sheldon or Leonard said in these two episodes.
Next step was Star Wars: The Old Republic.
This game was entirely in English.
I choose it because Bioware was developer and I love this studio.
In this game it was - understand or suffer consecuonces.
For the 3 months my English skills raised to the level there I was able to speak with other people and be sure that they definetely understand me.
I've tried to upply my CV to the big automotive company where all managers are expatriots. And I succeed.
So next 4 years I was using my English every day in work and private conversations.
Now I'm working in Russian company and I miss English so much!
I spend literaly all my free time on the BuzzFeed channels or watching The Biggest Looser, The Project Runway and other TV shows.
I still can understand 95% by hearing but it's very hard for me to read because I had not so much practice.
And my writing skills are poor as you can see :)