The Language Of Math In America

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The language of mathematics is the same for everyone. When I moved to America at the age of nine I was at a linguistic disadvantage. I was told by many people that I was not good enough. All the odds were against me in America. I struggled in many subjects because I did not knew a word of English. Despite the lack of belief from others and people trying to discourage me, I refused to believe that I was not going to excel, rather, a fire lit in me. In school there was always one subject that made the other kids stop laughing, math.
Math was a leveled playing field. Math is the reason why I continued to progress and excel in multiple subjects today. My success in mathematics helped me develop friendships and companions which ultimately lead

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