Reading in English

by Marie E. Mesadieu

My name is Marie E. Mesadieu. I’m from Haiti. I live in Roanoke, Virginia. I am a student. I’ve studied English at BRL. Among my experiences, I want to share one (of them) with you. I want to tell you about “Reading in English”. I like to read. In my country, I used to read books in French.

Now in the U.S.A. it’s very important to read in English and understand. How can I do it? I will explain it to you.

First, I went to school to learn English. I learned the alphabet, vocabulary words with pictures, sentences. And how to form sentences. My great teachers used different methods and ways to teach to help students. They helped students to understand and learn to make phrases.

Next, I have bought children’s books. They have given a lot of vocabulary words to me by little stories.

Then encouraged by one of my teachers I have read books and talk about characters. Reading these books has taught me to challenge myself to reach above like Bessie Coleman and Malala Yousafzai. I mention two only.

After that I stay motivated in hopes to read perfectly and understand at an advanced level. By the grace of God, I will do it.

Finally, I thank my teachers, especially the ones who pushed and encouraged me to read books in English. God bless BRL. From my heart.

Author’s Note: Marie E. Mesadieu is a student in Blue Ridge Literacy’s advanced level ESOL classes.