It all started with Dutch off course, my mother tongue. My mother says I started talking at a really early age. But then I guess all parents assume that their children are slightly exceptional. Writing happened more slightly. I remember how I first got acquainted with letters in kindergarten. All children got a sheet of paper with the letter-to-learn on it in great format. We were supposed to copy the letter with crayons all around it. Not really an effective way to learn a language, but the letters did fascinate me. When I was at my grandparents' house, I used to construct series of letters on a sheet of paper. Then, I went over to them and asked them weather I had created a word. Mostly, I didn't.
In primary school, we finally got to the words. We used a book with two children (Tom and Leen) who conducted very easy conversations. Already in the first year, we were able to write a New Year's letter. In primary school, I was a fanatic reader. I could enjoy myself with a book for hours. I always read books before I went to sleep to and when my parents came to check, I quickly hid the book under my pillow and put out the lights.
I think all this reading contributed to the development of a smooth writing style. In secondary school, my teachers always complimented my essays. Sadly, I had discovered the internet by then and the books stayed on the shelf more and more. The upside was that by browsing English sites, I learned a great deal about that language..
So at the end of secondary school, it was not really difficult to pick a direction to go. I chose Literature and Linguistics within English and Dutch. I am very glad that I am rediscovering books now. I am still trying to improve my writing style and have recently joined the redaction of my school magazine. My native language will always be a part of me and I hope that I will be able to use it in my profession.
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