Mohsen H. Darabi, editor and translator at Daanadell English Proficiency, darabi@daanadell.com

As a poet and an educator, I see a profound harmony between the earth and the word. To me, teaching is an act of cultivation. Just as agriculture is the art of nurturing the land to sustain life, literature is the craft of nurturing the human mind to sustain culture. My passion lies at this very intersection: where the teacher carries the practical worlds of science and literature out of the realm of abstract symbols and into the light of actualization and realization. I believe that English proficiency is far more than a skill; it is a gateway to expansive artistic expression. It allows us to bridge the vast distances between ourselves and the things we deem “unfamiliar.” I believe language is so deep that we can speak English to our pets and our plants, knowing they understand us from the heart. It is at this point of touch, where second language acquisition lands on the learner’s heart and penetrates it peacefully, that memories tied to language truly remain. When we master this art of communication and recollection, we build a philosophical foundation for peace, community, and collective prosperity. At Daanadell, I begin this journey with the heart. We recognize that for many, the global stage has felt out of reach, but we see that silence not as a lack of capacity, but as a reservoir of untapped potential. I build confidence first through creative writing, finding an authentic voice before moving into the rigours of academic professionalism. One example is my first publication, a short story called Loyalty Beyond Seasons, published by the high-impact journal Nature in 2012, when I was 21 years old. By nurturing the creative spirit first, we can emerge as writers that approach writing as a mode of identity communication while gracing the pages of international journals and books. Another example is a poem I wrote, which was published in an Oxford Journal and can be found at this link. Thus, it is highly possible that each one of us can develop a voice in writing that is both credible and uniquely its own. If you are interested in reading more, you may see my list of poems and short stories available for free, published on Bedtime’s website.

Yours sincerely,

Mohsen H. Darabi