Languages

My language acquisition process

By kvwildflower

  • Birthday

    Birthday

  • According to my mom I started pronouncing words and phrases in Spanish such like father, mother, water, milk, yes, no, give me, I want, among others.

    According to my mom I started pronouncing words and phrases in Spanish such like father, mother, water, milk, yes, no, give me, I want, among others.

  • I used to watch TV (cartoons and kinds movies) in Spanish and English with my brother and sister who are older than me.

    I used to watch TV (cartoons and kinds movies) in Spanish and English with my brother and sister who are older than me.

  • I started attending a private pre-school in which I had my first contact with English.

    I started attending a private pre-school in which I had my first contact with English.

  • I started kindergarten and I learned concepts in English expanding that way my vocabulary.

    I started kindergarten and I learned concepts in English expanding that way my vocabulary.

  • I started my formal education in a public primary school from a rural town called Cidra. It was the first time I had a full class of English. I learn the alphabet and the mechanics of reading and comprehending simple English texts.

    I started my formal education in a public primary school from a rural town called Cidra. It was the first time I had a full class of English. I learn the alphabet and the mechanics of reading and comprehending simple English texts.

  • I graduated with honors from my elementary school.

    I graduated with honors from my elementary school.

  • I started middle school. I had my first approach to literature (complete novels, etc.) in English while developing my written, speaking and listening skills in both languages.

    I started middle school. I had my first approach to literature (complete novels, etc.) in English while developing my written, speaking and listening skills in both languages.

  • High School Graduation

    High School Graduation

  • I become a Spanish teacher

    I become a Spanish teacher

  • I have been a Secondary Spanish teacher for five years now

    I have been a Secondary Spanish teacher for five years now