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How my language has develop.

  • My knowledge beggins before I was born.

    My knowledge beggins before I was born.
    I began to learn both languages in my mom's belly. English and Spanish
  • My native language takes over.

    My native language takes over.
    At this age I move from U.S.A. to P.R. It was here that my native language got stronger, and my English was disapearing.
  • First day of school.

    First day of school.
    At the age of seven i was enrolled at school. I began to learn English at school.
  • Continue to develop my English.

    Continue to develop my English.
    As years went by my English was evident, but the domains were strong and my native language was superior. Still I kept on studying.
  • Acquiring more knowledge.

    Acquiring more knowledge.
    As a young man i listen to music in English, watch movies and move to places that the English language was present.
  • Took my GED.

    Took my GED.
    After droping out of highschool, iI was able to take my GED; my English helped me a lot.
  • Working in an English environment.

    My English grew stronger as I beggin to work at places where the language was 100% present. My comunication was limited, but progressing.
  • Back to school.

    Back to school.
    I decide to accept the challenge of studying education. My concentration was in English. At this time I was able to speak fluently and have normal conversation with peers.
  • Graduated with honors.

    Graduated with honors.
    Finally graduated with honors. The language acquisition was evident. I was able to stand in front of the classroom and talk about certain topics for long periods of time. My native language was not affected and was able to codeswitch.
  • Im a good teacher.

    Im a good teacher.
    Today Im a teacher. My language is strong, but the domains are week. I work in an environment where English is not strong. Still I speak English to the students, but my strong language is still Spanish.