This student realised the importance of English when she was a teenager. She enjoys watching reality shows and documentaries because they demonstrate how people use English.

In order to prepare for the DSE, this Nursing major watched reality shows such as America’s Got Talent and The X Factor. This benefited his English learning and pronunciation. He read Matilda at school and How to Win Friends and Influence People during his spare time.

Reality shows like The Amazing Race exposed this Economics and Finance major to real communication between native speakers. Reading financial news and commentaries in Bloomberg and Reuters prepares him for job interviews and improves his English.

Watching reality shows such as America’s Got Talent gave this Business major a glimpse into other people’s lives. She does not like reading but read newspapers in secondary school to improve her English.