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I remember the first time I spoke English to a stranger.
I remember the first time I spoke English to a stranger.
My hands were sweaty. My heart beat fast.
My hands were sweaty. My heart beat fast.
I stood in a small café in a new city.
I stood in a small café in a new city.
The barista smiled at me. She looked kind.
The barista smiled at me. She looked kind.
I wanted to order a coffee. But I felt scared.
I wanted to order a coffee. But I felt scared.
I took a deep breath. Then I said, “One coffee, please.”
I took a deep breath. Then I said, “One coffee, please.”
My voice was small. But the words came out.
My voice was small. But the words came out.
She nodded and wrote my order. It felt like a win.
She nodded and wrote my order. It felt like a win.
That tiny step changed something inside me.
That tiny step changed something inside me.
Now I speak more. Each time is a little easier.
Now I speak more. Each time is a little easier.
I still feel nervous. But I also feel proud.
I still feel nervous. But I also feel proud.
That first coffee taught me something simple.
That first coffee taught me something simple.
The first time I spoke English to a stranger
by @noah_95