I learned to read in Mongolian and English when I was 4

The Worldwide Hippo English Olympiad was held in Rome, Italy on September 27-30, and greater than 80,000 college students from 61 international locations gathered. We talked to a seventh-grade scholar of the Passion Faculty, T.Misheel, who gained a silver medal from the Olympiad.

Have you ever participated within the Worldwide Olympiad earlier than? Is that this your first time?

I’m 12 years previous. Beforehand, I studied on the Shine Mongol Harumafuji Faculty from the primary grade and studied English there from the fifth grade. When my mom first heard concerning the Hippo Olympiad, she wished me to take part, however I used to be too younger to compete. After I was within the fifth grade, I participated within the Olympiad for the primary time and gained the regional stage. Since final 12 months, I’ve been learning on the English language college “Passion” with a world program. Trainer of our faculty, B.Lkhagvasuren, prompt my participation within the Hippo Olympiad. The primary spherical of the Olympiad was held in Mongolia. I got here in second in my class out of 259 college students. The following spherical was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia final July, and I gained first place within the “Hippo S-10” class. Consequently, I grew to become eligible to take part within the World Olympiad. Within the final spherical, 223 college students competed in a complete of 9 classes, and I gained a silver medal within the Hippo S10 class with 89.39 factors. I additionally participated within the Science Basis Olympiad in 2022 for the primary time, gained first place within the home competitors, and took part within the subsequent spherical. As well as, final summer season, for the primary time, I participated within the World Scholar’s Cup with two of my classmates.

What duties did you full within the workforce competitors?

Within the levels of the World Scholar’s Cup competitors, everybody had duties akin to writing essays, debating, studying and learning based on the given matter, and answering questions in teams and individually. The matters have been fairly broad, together with surroundings, journalism, historical past, science, and society. On this competitors, I gained 10 particular person medals and 15 medals as a workforce. I took half within the subsequent spherical of competitors in Thailand and gained seven gold medals. Consequently, we now have the correct to take part within the World finals held at Yale College in america of America.

I heard out of your trainer that their college students have by no means achieved such excessive leads to the Hippo Olympiad earlier than. What’s particular about this Olympiad?

The Olympiad has “Hippo S-10”, “S-15”, and “S-19” classes. These classes are probably the most difficult as a result of it requires mastery of English at a extra tutorial stage. On this class, solely kids who’re thought of bilingual and college college students who take all their classes in English compete. Different varieties have regular necessities. For me, this time I participated three steps greater than final 12 months. My trainer vastly influenced my profitable participation on this. T.Danzan, a scholar within the eleventh grade of our faculty, and I participated on this Olympiad collectively. He participated within the highest stage, “Hippo S-19”, and gained fourth place. A complete of 10 college students from Mongolia participated on this Olympiad.

At what age did you begin studying English?

After I was little, my mother and father used to learn books in Mongolian and English. Additionally they purchase lots of books. Each time I am going out, I am going to a bookstore. We have now lots of books, so it’s troublesome to comprise them at dwelling. Due to this fact, my mom donated a few of her books to the Rotary Venture. I nonetheless like to learn. My mother and father say that I realized to learn in English on the age of 4. I additionally watched YouTube loads. I like to look at video content material. I additionally watched films with my mom. I believe that English trainer, E.Tsaschimeg of Shine Mongol Harumafuji Faculty additionally laid a robust basis for me.

Which international locations did you go to to take part in competitions, Olympiads, and different causes? What did you want about different international locations?

I visited China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Thailand. I do not bear in mind a few of them effectively, however I bear in mind the primary time I went to Hong Kong with my mother and father. I make new pals once I take part in competitions and contests. I loved enjoying with them. I went to Rome first and made up for the time distinction, so I received to see the traditional metropolis and the large cinema. There are virtually no skyscrapers, the meals is scrumptious, and there’s a lot to see. I believed it was good that almost all of those international locations are much less dusty and have lots of protected and inexperienced environments to loosen up and play in, akin to parks. The kids collaborating within the Olympiad have been positioned in a metropolis heart lodge. However the Olympiad came about in one other metropolis.

I shared a room with college students from 5 totally different international locations. We have been training commonly at mounted occasions every single day. Generally we performed collectively. I like them loads and we’re nonetheless in contact. I additionally visited Milan, Italy. This nation is fascinating, however meals, garments, and lodging was very costly. For instance, the worth of half a liter of water is 2 EUR, which is the same as 8,000 MNT. I additionally favored that there have been all manufacturers of clothes shops in just one avenue. I purchased myself some dinosaur earrings. Pasta and pizza are very tasty. Throughout the event in Thailand, I had enjoyable with my teammates on the park. There, we grew to become a workforce with kids we didn’t know and performed enjoyable video games. Additionally, we visited the Royal Palace of Thailand. As a part of the competitors, we participated in selling our nation when international locations organized occasions to advertise their tradition. Our nation’s embassy workers in Thailand helped us.

What was an important issue for achievement?

After I was little, lecturers and members of the family stated, “You need to study to sit down first”. My elementary college trainer Sh.Punsaldulam influenced me on this manner. Within the Passion Faculty, kids study English from the primary grade. Due to this fact, since final 12 months, trainer B.Lkhagvasuren has been educating further classes and he has been systematically learning grammar on his personal virtually from the start. He taught me the principles very clearly and in a short while, which was very useful.

How do you put together for the Olympiads?

I began making ready with my trainer final spring to take part in worldwide competitions and Olympiads. I hardly get any relaxation. This summer season, I participated within the World Scholar’s Cup with older college students from the varsity. They shared their experiences and suggested me. Additionally, my mother and father assist and assist me loads. Our faculty lecturers care loads concerning the success of their college students. I perceive and know many issues as a result of I examine the studying supplies included within the competitors program.

When competing with college students from totally different international locations, have you ever seen their particular benefits?

The talents and preparation of scholars in every nation are totally different. Youngsters in some international locations are utilizing English of their each day lives. So, for me, it was a bonus to be effectively ready. If we didn’t put together effectively, we might not be capable to promote Mongolia and return. And an important factor is nice teamwork. When different workforce members seen, I felt dangerous about working collectively. They didn’t put together effectively collectively throughout the competitors, so that they confronted issues akin to duplicating one thought on the project. Some workforce members had memorized the supplies given by the organizers like poems.

What recommendation would you give to those that need to study a overseas language?

It can be crucial to not assume that it’s too late, and to begin learning a overseas language with out losing time. Don’t fear about studying or announcing it proper or improper. It will likely be extra fascinating in the event you study via your favourite books, films, music, and songs. You must also set up purposes and video games in your telephone that assist you study the language.