First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I am learning English; it is not only because it is my major that I study this language, but also because of my love to of languages. I enjoy the progress process of learning, it is becase I can make friends from different countries. My native language is Chinese, I grew up in Beijing, and now, I am studying in Minzu University of China. In my free time, I enjoy reading books about poems (poetry?) and watching movies.

Great writing. Your English is already very good!

There is also a simpler way to write your first sentence: "I am learning English, not only because it is my major but also because of my love of languages."

Here's a point to remember: the difference between "because" and "because of."

Use "because of" + noun. (We couldn't play tennis because OF the rain.)

"Because" without "of" goes before a clause (subject + verb). (We couldn't play tennis because it was raining.)

So if you have "because" before a noun you must use "because OF." If you have "because" + subject + verb you can't add "of."

Good luck with your major?