So yeah. I think this one is such a major thing in recent days that it deserves a separate blog post.

The story behind that exam is, at least, fool worthy. I like English language. And I like economy. So I thought to myself: Why not connect both!?

And so I did.

I've decided to take part in international LCCI English in Business exam. Now, there would be nothing weird in this if not the fact: I've attempted the highest possible level. Why? Because I'm a friggin' ambitious perfectionist who will not accept being imperfect and his ambitions will be the end of him someday. To explain: Until today I had no idea how important on international scale this exam was. Turns out that if I passed both speaking and writing, I'd never more have to bother with high-positions' English tests in large companies (executors, managers etc).

What I find quite amusing. Because I know my English is imperfect, but the case is that I don't bother much when writing with errors. But I only do so over the internet. I mean, on internet, everyone make mistakes. And I still know that my English is far superior to a lot of people on the web. I allow myself a bit of leeway. But that exam was something completely different altogether.

It was enough for me to witness the topic I've been handed to prepare to and discuss.

"What are your country's plans concerning retirements?

In your speech try considering such elements like:

- government debt

- age structure

- possibility of affording the state pensions

In what ways can your country counteract the increasing expenses concerning these pensions?

What impact it would have on young people and employment?

Do people realize the current situation your country's in and they take steps to secure their futures?

What are your plans for securing your future?"

And a few more I've forgotten to add. Of course, many of you may think it's no big deal. But case is, I'm not a blasted native speaker. I've never really learned English in my entire life, it just came naturally. And thus, I always aim for the best, push the boundaries of my abilities to test how far they extend. This exam was supposed to be a test of my own skills for myself alone, with secondary target of perhaps earning me some kind of certificate.

Now, when I've learned how important this certificate is on global scale, I think my priorities might have shifted suddenly. It may happen that I actually WILL prepare myself for writing part next Saturday. For the first time in my entire 24 years of life I will be actually learning English language. None of my friends will believe me...