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How Learning English Changed My Confidence and Personality

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  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...

How I Improved My English as an Arabic Speaker (And How You Can Too)

  Learning English as an Arabic speaker wasn’t easy—but it changed my life. When I started, I struggled with pronunciation, grammar, and even understanding movies or YouTube videos. But with time, practice, and a few smart methods, I turned English into one of my strongest tools. In this post, I want to share exactly what worked for me—so it can help you too. 🌟 1. I Watched and Listened, Every Day I made English part of my daily life. I watched English movies and shows with subtitles—first with Arabic, then English, and finally with no subtitles at all. Pro tip: Start with shows like Friends, The Office, or BBC Learning English. They’re fun, and you learn naturally. 🎬 2. Watching English Movies and Learning Modern Slang One of the most fun and effective ways I improved my English was by watching movies and TV shows. But I didn’t just watch them—I used the subtitles as a learning tool. At first, I watched with Arabic subtitles to understand the story, then swi...