The benefits of blogging

So, let me see. Only one week has passed since I was introduced into the world of blogs. I've never done it before - because I try to spend as little time as possible at the computer, because I prefer doing other things in my free time - but I think it could be quite interesting and useful. Usually if I have to choose between an open-air activity as for example picking grapes at my boyfriend's family vineyard and chatting, blogging or other activities involving a computer I undoubtedly opt for the open-air activity. It may seem strange to you that I as a student of translation don't like working on computer as PCs represent an essential tool for translating. Well, to be honest, I'm not sure I will ever translate in my life. I like languages, that's true, but translating is probably too stressful for me. But let's leave problems that are to be solved in future and let's concentrate on blogging.

So, as I already mentioned, I think the experience will be useful. Firstly because I will read a lot of different blogs, which will help me build on my vocabulary, secondly because I will have to participate actively with my comments and posts, which will probably improve my writing skills. It is true that you can learn new words and learn how to write good texts in many other ways, but blogging is not only useful it is pleasant as well. It combines learning and being creative at the same time. The result is that you improve your language without even being aware of it. (oh, it sounds like an advertisement! ;))