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t night, I had a dream where I was in my dorm room with my roommate. However, in the dream, my roommate was struggling to express herself in English. I remember feeling frustrated and worried for her. As an international student myself, I know how challenging it can be to adapt to a new language and culture. I realized in my dream that language barriers can cause a lot of frustration and miscommunication between people. Reflecting upon this dream, I am reminded of the importance of patience and empathy towards those who are still learning English. No one should feel ashamed or embarrassed for struggling with a new language. It takes time and practice to improve one’s language skills, and it’s natural to make mistakes along the way. In my dream, I wish I had taken the time to help my roommate practice speaking and listening. Perhaps we could have played language-learning games or watched English-language movies together. Sharing each other's culture through language learning can be a valuable bonding experience. Ultimately, my dream serves as a reminder to treat others with kindness and respect, especially when they’re trying to learn something new. We all have the capacity to be language teachers and learners, helping one another through the journey of language acquisition.