I was born and grew up in Dijon, France.  Dijon is a small, beautiful town mostly famous for its wine and mustard.

    Since I was a child, I wanted to speak English. I was therefore eager to start my first lessons in 6th grade.  But learning a language requires patience and love.  Throughout my learning, I visited the United States several times in order to feel more comfortable with the language and the people. Specifically, I spent a year in St Paul, MN as an aupair.  I took care of three boys, and, believe me, my English improved quickly.
    Now, English is a part of me.

    What about reading? Until I was about nineteen years old, I despised reading.  Because I did not read much, my writing was extremely poor -I would write the way that I spoke. But one day I realized that there are many beautiful stories out there.  Progressively, I started to read more books. As my interest for books grew, my writing skills improved. It is therefore important to read.  I often hear "But I don't have time to read!" Reading does not always mean spending hours in front of a William Faulkner's novel. It also means reading the newspaper or a magazine while having breakfast, riding the metro or the bus, or waiting for someone. Spending even a few minutes a day is better than none at all. Read for your own pleasure! This is how you will  improve your writing skills.