i understand that a good teacher of english means a good speaker and writer. that`s why i have done a lot to improve my ear and tongue and hand all the time. i have never passed a day without speaking after bbc. i speak english in most everyday situations. in the evening, when i enjoy my retirement and privacy, i seat myself in front of the computer and begin to write my diary. i never run out of things or terms, though admittedly short of time at times. it is great fun to use a computer for writing, which will surely shock shaw and shakespeare.

　　i will be reading all important books about tefl, or tesl,making friends with all significant ideas and persons. of course i will be writing some papers, to be published or not. it will be my honour to be involved in one of my teachers` research project. i know this is possible.

　　yours

　　truly,

　　jane austin