I was introduced to the world of foreign languages at a young age by my Polish mother who used to read foreign literature in translation to me as a child. From first reading ‘Le Petit Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, I knew that I had an interest not only to communicate with others but also to learn more about the world and it’s different cultures, something which I feel can only truly be done through the medium of language. Recently, I have decided to challenge myself more by reading French and Spanish literature, such as ‘Como Agua Para Chocolate’ by Laura Esquivel and ‘Short Stories’ by Guy de Maupassant. Despite the fact that these were demanding, reading foreign literature really helps to enrich and enhance my experience of learning
