Me and the English language

The year is 1984 and I had my first English lesson in junior high. I must confess it was intimidating to learn different words, grammar and have to write in a total different language. However, I felt I had what it takes to overcome that wall called language. I was able to learn all grammar and vocabulary without much effort. In 1986 I had the pleasure to understand a song in English for the first time: “Say you, say me” from Lionel Ritchie. That was a boost to my passion for English and spurred me to try different things thereafter