When I read the book “Quiet” it changed some of the ways I try to communicate at work and at home. Have you read it?
I think you are amazing and brave Min! Speaking a foreign language is so scary 😱 Your writing seems “native level” as they say in linguistics - do you think if English as a native language now?
When I’m scared to speak Italian I tell myself “people who speak fluently now were once just as scared to speak” and it helps
Thank you Brenna! Learning new languages is scary but exciting - I love doing it :) I always Imagine myself being capable of connecting to a whole new culture and history with that skill is wonderful. For English, I do see myself close to Native level, that only takes 15+ years ha
Minh, I can relate. All my life I had a terrible fear of public speaking. I was only comfortable speaking one-on-one. My level of anxiety and nervousness was very high. Just like you I was afraid to speak up and my heart was racing, blotches all over my face etc. English is my second language and I didn't learn to speak it at school. I learned it on my own and then I learned to speak it by listening to people. The way I overcame my fear of public speaking was to take the plunge and go on to teach French as a second language. I was so nervous in front of the classroom that I could feel the perspiration running down my sides but I knew that I couldn't back down and I kept on going and it became easier with time. As far as learning a second language, don't be afraid to make mistakes. I always said to my students that it's better to say something imperfectly than not say anything at all. I make mistakes but I have learned to rise about it. People understand, most of them anyway so I don't worry about it. I command your courage in learning two languages. We are more conscious of our mistakes. Most people don't really care. You're doing an excellent job of expressing yourself. I wish that I could be as good as you but it's a learning process and I accept myself and proud of what I have accomplished. Be yourself and be compassionate with yourself. We can be our worst critic and we have to reprogram our mind and not listen to the self-critic. You're doing great . Love your puppy. Keep on thriving!
When I read the book “Quiet” it changed some of the ways I try to communicate at work and at home. Have you read it?
I think you are amazing and brave Min! Speaking a foreign language is so scary 😱 Your writing seems “native level” as they say in linguistics - do you think if English as a native language now?
When I’m scared to speak Italian I tell myself “people who speak fluently now were once just as scared to speak” and it helps
Thank you Brenna! Learning new languages is scary but exciting - I love doing it :) I always Imagine myself being capable of connecting to a whole new culture and history with that skill is wonderful. For English, I do see myself close to Native level, that only takes 15+ years ha
I know people who’ve lived here in Napoli for 7-10 years and don’t speak Italian 😬 be proud of yourself
Minh, I can relate. All my life I had a terrible fear of public speaking. I was only comfortable speaking one-on-one. My level of anxiety and nervousness was very high. Just like you I was afraid to speak up and my heart was racing, blotches all over my face etc. English is my second language and I didn't learn to speak it at school. I learned it on my own and then I learned to speak it by listening to people. The way I overcame my fear of public speaking was to take the plunge and go on to teach French as a second language. I was so nervous in front of the classroom that I could feel the perspiration running down my sides but I knew that I couldn't back down and I kept on going and it became easier with time. As far as learning a second language, don't be afraid to make mistakes. I always said to my students that it's better to say something imperfectly than not say anything at all. I make mistakes but I have learned to rise about it. People understand, most of them anyway so I don't worry about it. I command your courage in learning two languages. We are more conscious of our mistakes. Most people don't really care. You're doing an excellent job of expressing yourself. I wish that I could be as good as you but it's a learning process and I accept myself and proud of what I have accomplished. Be yourself and be compassionate with yourself. We can be our worst critic and we have to reprogram our mind and not listen to the self-critic. You're doing great . Love your puppy. Keep on thriving!