How Learning English Changed My Confidence and Personality

When I first started learning English, I only wanted to understand movies and maybe pass my college exams. I didn’t expect it to change how I see myself — or how I show up in the world. But it did. 😓 From Shy to Expressive In the beginning, I felt nervous speaking English, especially around fluent speakers. I worried about my grammar, my accent, even my vocabulary. So I stayed quiet. I let others talk first. I kept my thoughts to myself. But slowly, as I practiced and improved, something shifted. Suddenly, I wasn’t just learning a new language. I was learning a new way to express who I am. English gave me more words, and with those words came more courage. 🎤 I Found My Voice The more confident I became in English, the more confident I became in general. I started participating in class. I gave short talks. I joined conversations I used to avoid. I realized something important: language shapes how you think, but also how you feel about yourself. And lea...