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First speaking
I started to speak for the first time using words and making a short sentence. My mom was very impressed that I talk when I was 14 months old. -
First reading a book by myself
I read a book by myself since my mother was reading and speaking kindergarten teacher, she taught me how to read at home and she read me a book every night before I go to bed. -
First writing perfectly especially my name
I started write a short sentence and write my name perfectly. For the writing skills I was tahgt by my mother and my kindergarten teacher. -
Birthday card to my dad
I wrote my first birthday card to my dad and she still has that card with him. Grammar or spelling was not perfect but still made sense. -
First writing a birthday card to my mother
I wrote birthday card to my mother for the first time and she was so happy about it. I also drew a small cake at the cover of the card. -
Wrote a poem for hope of reunion of North Korean and South Korea
I wrote a poem for the hope of reunion of North Korea and South Korea when I was in elementary school. I got an award for it. -
Teacher's day card
I wrote my first letter to my teacher for teacher's day. In Korea, students celebrate teacher's day. I wrote how I appreciate that she taught us great lessons. -
Essay about my grandfather's life
When I was 6th grade, I wrote about life story of my grandfater for the given assignment. I got an award for the essay I wrote and got an opportunity to read it to my classmates. -
New life at Australia
I moved to Australia with my mother, aunt, and younger cousin. It was my first time to use another language to communicate with other people. I faced so many difficulties telling people what I want or need. -
New life at United States
I moved to United States with my parents after I went back to Korea from Australia. Life in United States was much easier than in Australia since I used English in Australia. My English is still not perfect like native speakers here.