1.    What you normally write?


In last years I usually write school assignments. I study psychology and art therapy so the themes
are from this field. At the bachelor's degree, I was interested in bilingualism from the
perspective of neuroscience and in the framework of the bachelor thesis I made my own research from
this field. I examined executive function and the difference between groups of monolinguals and
bilinguals.



2.    What do you like writing?


I don’t write very often except school assignment. I spend my free time in other ways. If I had to
choose, I would like to write fantasy stories or fairy tales. I often take a piece of paper and
just write my thoughts and ideas to organize them.



3.    How often do you normally write, aside from school assignments?


I don‘t write very often. When I have a free time I do other activities like drawing so I’m not a
great writer.



4.    How do you feel about your own writing (do you feel proud of what you produce)?


I don’t feel proud of my writings. I know there are many things to improve. But I don’t feel
disappointed because I always do my best and this is the most important for me. At school my
writings usually meet the requirements for their acceptance but they are not perfect.



5.    How do you feel about the writing process (does it come easily to you, or is it difficult)?


If I write only my thoughts and ideas on paper it comes easily to me. But produce more coherent
text is quite difficult for me. I have a problem with finding appropriate terms and phrases,
express clearly and comprehensibly.



6.    How do you feel about sharing your writing?


I don’t like sharing my writings with others. If I don’t have to I won‘t share it. I'm not
confident enough to show my work to others.



7.    Is creative writing what you would call academic writing?


I don’t think so. For me academic writing is rather formal. It uses terms and phrases which are
shared by the community of researchers  and scientists.



8.    What do you normally read?


I have to read a lot to school, so I usually read about psychology topics especially about art
therapy and psychotherapy. But I’m really interested in it. Aside from that I like reading fantasy
literature and fairy tales.



9.    How often do you normally read, aside from school assignments?


In my free time, I don’t read very much. I prefer fantasy literature. For example Lord of the
Rings.



10. What language skills do you think you use while you're writing?


I think I use a knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Understanding the main ideas of other
(research) text is also important.



11. Without looking it up on the internet, what is an essay, in your own words?


An essay is in my view an expert writing. It is based on research findings and facts.