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I remember my first time speaking English to a stranger.
Aku ingat pertama kali bicara Bahasa Inggris dengan orang asing.
My hands were shaking a little.
Tanganku sedikit gemetar.
I was at a small cafe in a new city.
Aku ada di kafe kecil di kota baru.
A traveler asked me for directions.
Seorang pelancong bertanya arah padaku.
I took a deep breath and spoke.
Aku tarik napas dalam dan bicara.
The words came out slowly but clearly.
Kata-katanya keluar pelan tapi jelas.
He smiled and said thank you.
Dia tersenyum dan bilang terima kasih.
That small moment felt like a big step.
Momen kecil itu terasa seperti langkah besar.
I realized I could connect with someone new.
Aku sadar aku bisa terhubung dengan orang baru.
Speaking a new language is like opening a door.
Bicara bahasa baru itu seperti membuka pintu.
It leads to people and stories I never knew.
Itu mengarah ke orang dan cerita yang tak kukenal.
I am still learning, and that is okay.
Aku masih belajar, dan itu tidak apa-apa.
The First Time I Spoke English to a Stranger
by @buditales