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Age 0-2
Exposure to language (mother, father, family, environmental factors), introduction to English and other languages (sounds) -
Age 5
Books introduced, as well as developmental skills in communication and language (pronunciation, reading, etc.) -
Age 7
Spelling Bee competitions, rigorous review of mini dictionaries in class with other peers. Introduction to competitive behavior in school, encouraged my study habits -
Age 10
Pursued an interest to other languages such as Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. Learned the language developmental differences between fluent native speakers and those of bilingual speakers. Reading intensive of books of other languages including English. -
Age 12
Read Beowulf and various forms of English for the first time. -
Age 15
Enrollment in GT/Honors, and AP classes, specifically English and writing/reading critical classes. -
Age 16
Progressive learning of the Spanish language in high school courses, completion of four years. -
Age 17
Enrollment in study abroad programs and English Teaching programs for children, put English and language skills to test while teaching others how to learn/speak/interpret. -
Age 18
Extensive travelling alone outside of Maryland, meeting foreigners in cities and having discussions about college level English and books/documentaries. -
Age 19
Became friends with students from abroad, as well as teachers who have taught abroad and have majored in English. Extensive communication and reading has aided in expanding vocabulary and grammar.