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Before starting the first training session at Thomson Reuters Foundation, I was a bit worried because I imagined it would be difficult to understand the language. But my expectations changed when I met the instructors. During the days so far they have been aware of the limitations that I have about my English. The disposition that they have to attend the doubts of the group, has allowed me to think over, in addition, the way that I write for television.
The examples and practices stir the training into action. The pedagogy of the instructors prevents the session becomes heavy. The professional experience of each one of them has given me the confidence of asking them aspects related to the exercise of journalism.
The course is divided into two parts: writing - journalistic techniques and editing audiovisual pieces. Something interesting with the training is the de-construction of the daily process that we perform during the preparation, processing and editing of stories and reports
The diversity of nationalities is one of the things that impresses me on the course. In my country (Venezuela) it is very difficult to gather journalists from different continents to learn the daily journalism in each of their countries.
So far, I think it is necessary to further strengthen the practice of audiovisual production and editing. I think it would be possible if the training had more days. I believe that the field work is as essential as improving journalistic style and technique.
Finally I thank Thomson Reuters Foundation for the opportunity to receive this training.
