I was born and raised in Brazil until I was fourteen, which I then moved to the US for two years. Studying in a international school in Brazil I was alphabetized in both English and Portuguese. Being Brazilian I still speak and write and Portuguese constantly, but also formally write in English for school and other areas, making me experienced in both languages. I am therefore very fluent in both speaking and writing in English and Portuguese and by having experienced both cultures I have knowledge on slangs/informal language that is not taught on regular classrooms.