Chantal

I want to tell you about the stories for this man Tom.

This man went to school. Then, he had a stomachache and bent over. So, he went to the clinic obstetrician, because he was not very well. When he went, he saw a receptionist to make an appointment. And the receptionist told him at the time that the doctor was available. Many pregnant woman people waited and the receptionist told him that, this is the place for ladies. After that, the doctor checked his stomach, then she gave him some medicine.

Hi! My name is Chantal. I am student at Polytechnic in Hobart, I'm studying English now. I first came to Australia on 22 May 2008. I am Congolese and have been in Hobart for 3 years. I am married and my husband came last year on december, he is still with me. Now we are living together with my two sons. In my country, I finished primary school and college. When I was studying, it was very hard for me to pay my school fees, because the money for my parents wasn't enough, and second thing was the strike was nearly 2 or 3 months in the company where my daddy worked, but by the grace of God I finished my college. So I got the job in an office, I was a secretary and I enjoyed my job, It was a secure job.

Because of the war, we went to the refugee country in Benin. We stayed there for 7 years with my sons, so I went to study again Hospitality, and I did work experience in housekeeping, Then I worked in a Hotel and restaurant.

When I came to Australia, my first English class was at TAFE. I didn't undestand the Australian people talking, I couldn't spell, write or listen to the words. I had difficulty with my pronunciation, Now I have been studying English class, I want to learn more English and improve my spelling and listening. I'd like to speak English very well and do another course. Then get a good job in the future.

==== • When I arrived in Australia, I couldn’t understand or speak English. I start from level one to level two, but I didn’t finish level two. So I went to study Aged Care course at Clarence Campus, then I finish and have my Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Home and Community Care. I’t was too hart with my assessment, but by the grace of God I finish everything ====