Being Bilingual Research Paper

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Being bilingual isn't the most simple thing in the world. English is and has always been a disadvantage. From first grade to present time, I have had to work harder in all my English classes. Making it an obstacle with no end point, but not impossible with selective skills and resources i possess. Alternatively, I have my set of skills that have brought me thus far. In spite of my viewpoints I’ve had to work double than those that aren't bilingual. So couldn’t I say that I’m studious? More or less i could say that I’m energetic, restless, and an opportunist. Yet. my skills aren’t they only advantage i have in my favor. My resources and any additional classes I have taken have been beneficial to my success. Having ESL, English as a second

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