B. What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you.
Languages have always stirred a natural curiosity in me. I grew up learning English in school while my mother taught me Spanish at home. As a child, I remember comparing words in Spanish to words in English. I was fascinated by the different sounds I made when I repeated certain words and by the strange accents I needed for each language. Although speaking came naturally, I had a harder time learning how to write in Spanish. I had to learn to be patient because writing in Spanish seemed to be the complete opposite of writing in English. There were so many rules that I had to remember in one language, that I did not need in the next. Today, it amazes me that there are so many living languages and that each one is unique it its own way. When I visit a foreign country, I always take time to listen to the native speakers in the place where they are most comfortable. Even here, in my own country, it delights me to hear such varied methods of conversation. Hearing languages that are so unfamiliar to my own languages, such as Chinese, makes me curious about the history behind them. How can some languages be so similar while others are nothing alike? How did so many languages develop? These are the types of questions that puzzle my brain. Our entire existence is based on language because there is not a day that goes by where we do not use it to communicate. I feel like there is still so much to learn about languages; the mysteries bring out the wonder in me.
I know the ending sounds a bit awkward but I'm not really sure how to fix it. Also although language is the subject of my response I think I used the word language too many times. Any help is appreciated!!!
I think this is amazing! You were clear, concise and elaborated on the question very well. I only have one very minor thing to point out:
"Hearing languages that are so unfamiliar to my own languages"
the repetition of the word "languages" stood out to me and sounded a bit awkward. but besides that, it's excellent!
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Your essay sounds really good to me. I can help you with your wording and to not be repetitive.
Although speaking came naturally, I had a harder time learning how towith writing in Spanish. I had to learn to beuse patience because writing in Spanish seemed to be the complete opposite of writing in English.
Today, it amazes me that there are so many living languagesdialects and that each one is unique it its own way.
Even here, in my own country, it delights me to hear such varied methods of conversation.
Here is another way that you could say this: "Even when I listen to Americans, I am delighted to hear the variations in local accents and lingo."
Hearing languages that are so unfamiliar to my own languages, such as Chinese, makes me curious about the history behind them.
Another way that you could say this: "When I hear unfamiliar ways of speaking that are so different from my own, I become curious about their history."
Good luck in school :)
