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... of mine is to go to the hospital with my grandma. My grandmother suffers from numerous ailments and must make frequent visits to the doctor and to the pharmacist. I am able to translate the doctor's words into Korean for her so that she can take the correct dosage of medication and take better care of herself. Another way I help my grandparents is through my knowledge of Spanish. My grandparents own a small apartment and the residents are Spanish-speakers. They have difficulty with English, so when communication is difficult, my grandma asks me to help by acting as a translator. Many times, the residents have problems with the stove or the bathroom, and I tell these to my grandparents who are then able to fix them. When one speaks a foreign language fluently, it is inevitable to interact with others who speak the language. I attend a ...
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