Language Point 23
Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. (Para. 8)
Meaning: As I can speak a foreign language, I can take part in the conversation and make friends, and I no longer look into the distance when someone is speaking English.
now that conj. because (something has happened) ...
Now that John has arrived, we can begin our English class. 既然约翰来了,我们可以开始上英语课了。
n. 会话,谈话