Why Not Start a Blog? June 3, 2014

As a student, moving to New York City is definitely an adventure you will always remember. It can be life changing, not to mention incredibly fun. So, you may want to write down some of your adventures, day-to-day routines, and general impressions of the city to share with friends and family, as well as to have a record of your time spent in the world’s greatest city.

Your New York City adventure is of course intertwined with your English learning journey so why not bring the two together? A blog can be a great medium to do both. It offers any easy-to-use platform for expressing your most meaningful experiences while reinforcing and building upon your English writing skills, such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, and local sayings.

Life in New York

Living in such a culturally rich and vibrant city will make for some amazing stories. Writing about your favorite locales, restaurants, parks, and clubs are all great topics for your English blog. You may also consider writing about concerts you’ve attended, sporting events, or what makes New York City so unique.

How about your day-to-day experiences such as taking the subway? Because there are so many people like you that are drawn to this city, writing about these experiences can help them, too. Tips on finding a decent apartment, exploring different neighborhoods, getting a bite to eat, and shopping for bargains are all great topics to write about.

Learning English through Writing

Writing a blog is a great way to practice the English you’ve learned. Apart from the benefits already mentioned, it will give you a chance to improve your vocabulary, as with each post you will need to look up more and more words in the dictionary.

Furthermore, you can easily track how your English is improving and learn what weaknesses you should focus on. This will save you time and give you a clear understanding of your abilities. And, if willing, you can ask your PC TECH teachers, fluent speaking friends, or other native speakers to give feedback and corrections on your posts.

It should also be mentioned that a successful blog can earn you some money on the side through advertisements and sponsors. At the very least, it may come in handy for showing your English writing strengths when interviewing for a job.

Maximizing Your City Experience

Lastly, your blog can even improve your experiences in New York City as people who read it will understand your interests and may offer their own experiences, tips, and suggestions in return.

An English blog about your life in New York City offers so many possibilities. It will not only help you to learn about the city, but about yourself as well, and you may even meet some new friends along the way.