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November 25, 2011

My first post :)

Annas garden

Ta-da! There it is, my English Blog! I have bin thinking about blogging in English for quite some time now. Writing is just such a powerful tool to improve language skills. I had to learn this the hard way. When we as a family moved to Virginia, USA for a year, I hardly spoke any English. It was difficult not to be able to communicate, but as a mom of two little ones, I did not see how this could change anytime soon. It was a big surprise, when got the opportunity to go to a College for an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) course and my husband was looking after the kids and the home.

One of the first home works I had to do was writing essays. I did not know that one can write an essay in a language one does not even speak, but yes it is doable and very effective! My English went from nothing to answering phones in a short time! Most of it was Gods grace, who gave me at least twenty free words for every hard learned one.

Since then my English has come a long way, but there is still so much more to learn! And I want to learn more! Will you help me? I would be so honored if you read my blog, laugh at my stooped spellings, pray for improvements and after all of this, tell me where I am wrong. But please be gentle.

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  1. LeslieWms says

    October 22, 2012 at

    Oh my goodness, Anna, you do so well for starting this blog in a language you are learning. I only found your writings today — a year after you started, but I am enjoying your thoughts … and I love the Lord, too. Blessings on all your work and your words. I’m going to read back through your blog now and get to know you better.

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  2. Anna says

    October 22, 2012 at

    Aww, thank you Leslie! It IS hard work for me, but since it is about something that I love to do, it is still fun.
    I looked it your blog too, beautiful! I have been to Norway. Gods blessings right beck to you too!

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