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When I was 4 years old, my mom used to sit with me and teach me how to read and write with this common book used in my country by all parents. -
When I was 6 years old, I started reading but it was music sheets. As I was learning the piano in music school, reading came with it. Although it was not words, reading music was still my start to reading. -
In school, we were assigned to read different books. Although the books were boring, it helped me figure out which types of books I found myself interested in. -
The first book I read was Wonder. I bought this book from savings I had, money given to me for my birthday or some special event. It was my first book and it was quite a long one to start with. -
Every year in elementary school, there was an spelling bee. Because of this, I always liked reading more than others so that I could know words better and win. -
In August of 2019, I moved to the USA. I had to adjust to the new environment, therefore; I learned English with YouTube videos, reading, music, Duolingo, all on my own. -
After 2 years, I still could not fit in. The use of computers instead of books, the language, the people, I did not fit in. During 6th and 7th grade I learned a lot about this country and how to do better with my reading and writing. Getting terrible grades in my essays helped me be better. -
During summer of 2021, I studied all day and night. I read many books that helped my English. It improved a lot because all the reading and writing I did. I would write anything, and I would read anything. I would practice my English by talking to myself. -
During eighth grade, I was totally different. I kind of fitted in by that time. There was this reading program which helped my reading and writing even more. -
During eighth grade, because I have always been pretty good with spelling, I studied hard to win it that year. I ended up winning the classroom and whole school spelling bee. I went on to the Bridgeport city wide spelling bee which I ended up in between the top 10. -
After 3 years, my English had gotten better. In Eighth grade, my grades were immaculate, helping me win Student of the Year. As a reward, I got an iPad and a diploma given by the city to the best students. -
In my Pre-Ap English II class I learned a lot. My teacher was pretty cool, which helped me have A's in that class and improve my writing and reading. -
Now, I try to read every time I have free time or work some way towards improving my vocabulary.