Reading enough books in another language, especially if you read ones written in a higher level, with rich vocabulary, help a lot.
And yes, I started writing poetry in English around 2002 or so. I can't write poetry in Hebrew anymore, and it did require a transition period. Practice makes perfect. I've started learning English in the 4th grade, like all Israelis my age. I just never really stopped ;-)
Reading enough books in another language, especially if you read ones written in a higher level, with rich vocabulary, help a lot.
And yes, I started writing poetry in English around 2002 or so. I can't write poetry in Hebrew anymore, and it did require a transition period. Practice makes perfect. I've started learning English in the 4th grade, like all Israelis my age. I just never really stopped ;-)