As one ages, hobbies may change, but for me, languages and technology have been a constant interest. My fascination with languages began in first grade when I thought languages were similar to cyphers and involved only letter-to-letter translation. By second grade, I learned this belief was untrue, but I still held a love for languages. Similarly, I did not completely understand how computers functioned, but I still loved discovering the underutilized features of Word and PowerPoint. I was unaware I would have the ability or opportunity to combine these interests, but high school presented me with the opportunity to unite the two hobbies.
Throughout grade school, I attempted to learn Spanish and American Sign Language, but a lack of understanding of grammar led to my failure. In third grade my aunt, who is a Spanish literature professor, gifted me with a Dr. Seuss English-Spanish Dictionary. I read the book every night for months attempting to memorize the words. However, I lacked an understanding of Spanish grammar and conjugations, so I was never able to progress past a rudimentary level. Likewise, my grade school computer classes covered the same topics each year. Once I learned one program, I expanded independently my knowledge as far as I could, but hardly progressed after sixth grade. When I took formal language classes in …show more content…
I was excelling in most areas of French, but the most difficult aspect of French for me was the listening portion of the class. For an unexplainable reason, I had trouble comprehending spoken French. I could speak, read and write French, but when it was verbalized, I struggled to understand. I worked through this obstacle and finished all my French classes with an A, but I worried this struggle would make it nearly impossible to pursue my language interest. However, the honors computer class sophomore year relived my
Throughout grade school, I attempted to learn Spanish and American Sign Language, but a lack of understanding of grammar led to my failure. In third grade my aunt, who is a Spanish literature professor, gifted me with a Dr. Seuss English-Spanish Dictionary. I read the book every night for months attempting to memorize the words. However, I lacked an understanding of Spanish grammar and conjugations, so I was never able to progress past a rudimentary level. Likewise, my grade school computer classes covered the same topics each year. Once I learned one program, I expanded independently my knowledge as far as I could, but hardly progressed after sixth grade. When I took formal language classes in …show more content…
I was excelling in most areas of French, but the most difficult aspect of French for me was the listening portion of the class. For an unexplainable reason, I had trouble comprehending spoken French. I could speak, read and write French, but when it was verbalized, I struggled to understand. I worked through this obstacle and finished all my French classes with an A, but I worried this struggle would make it nearly impossible to pursue my language interest. However, the honors computer class sophomore year relived my