'Learning languages is a hobby' - Common App Extracurricular

Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below (1000 character maximum).

"Yinni yu, le chinois mandarin, ar-faransi, Bahasa Inggris, and Arabic," I reply with some thought, "Those are the languages I've learned within the past couple of years."

"So... Arabic," my friend reiterates, causing me to laugh.
Learning languages is a hobby I've long been passionate about, ever since I taught myself English as a child. Language is not just speaking a different set of words; it's about the body language, intonation, and context that goes along with the delivery.

To ensure regular exposure to languages, I take group classes and participate in clubs. They are great ways to meet people who have a similar love for the languages of the world.

It is easy for me to be enthusiastic about taking up a new language because I view it as an art. A language is a piece of functional art that spans the globe, connecting people. I take pleasure in encountering new people during my travels and have a soft spot for foreign movies. Maybe someday, I'll even watch one without subtitles.

(999 characters -- yikes!)

Will return the favor, just need someone to look over this quickly.
Is this clear enough to answer the prompt or should I scrap it?
Thanks!

I think it answers the prompt. You clearly describe your passion for learning languages :)

Siskia

I loved that touch of humour for the end, brilliant! Overall your essay was very easy to read, personable and well written. The only thing I could think to add is maybe you could focus more on how learning languages have affected you. But otherwise I rather loved your essay.

Off Topic: You make learning languages so easy, I wanna learn how to speak a few languages myself.
Good luck!
Hope this helps, I would love if you took a look at my common app. Luxury VS. Struggle Essay. Thanks!

"Yinni yu, le chinois mandarin, ar-faransi, Bahasa Inggris, and Arabic," I reply with some thought, "Those are the languages I've learned within the past couple of years."

"So... Arabic," my friend reiterates, causing me to laugh.
Learning languages is a hobby I've long been passionate about, ever since I taught myself English as a child . Language is not just speaking a different set of words; it's about the body language, intonation, and context that goes along with the delivery.

To ensure regular exposure to languages, I take group classes and participate in clubs. They are a great ways to meet people who have a similar love for the languages of the world.

I really liked your topic choice and writing style. Your style makes it light and easy to read. I'd have to disagree with mike for taking out the last paragraph. I felt its a good POV and the last sentence brings humor to the essay; a good way to end the essay.

plz read my GWU essays if you can. thx

i like it! i think that it is a very cool topic and it should definitely keep the AOs interested.

if you have a chance, please look at my rice essay!

Zhoe -

That's totally the opposite of me. I am just NOT a sports person... not one single sport on my extracurriculars.

Yeah, I see what you mean. I meant like Chinese, Japanese, Korean alphabets, something like that.
Looks good! Might tweak out that confusing bit though :/

Surely you mean characters!

Siskia

My word, I merely passed Spanish and given the chance to chose French, I declined.
Yes, tweak away.

Yes I meant characters, I'm so silly sometimes.

I honestly don't think you have to change it at all. This answers the question - it elaborates on learning languages and your passion for it... and it's within the character count!

GREAT JOB!! (: