How to Feel More Confident When Speaking a New Language (Including Amharic!) Post: Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Tsion, an Amharic tutor who loves helping learners feel confident and enjoy the process of learning new languages. I know how difficult it can be when you want to speak but your mind goes blank, or when you feel nervous about making mistakes — especially when learning Amharic, which can sound very different from other languages. Here are a few tips that have helped my students (and even me!) feel braver and more fluent when speaking: 💬 1️⃣ Don’t wait to be perfect. You don’t need to know every word before you speak. Fluency grows from practice, not from fear of mistakes. Many Amharic learners improve faster when they stop worrying and just try. 2️⃣ Think in your target language. If you’re learning Amharic, try simple daily thoughts like “ምግቢ እፈልጋለሁ” (I want food) or “እባክህ አንደገና ተናገር” (Please say it again). If you’re learning English, do the same — replace small daily thoughts in your first language with English words. 3️⃣ Record yourself speaking. It might feel strange, but it’s one of the fastest ways to improve. I often ask my students to record one short video speaking Amharic every week. They always notice progress in pronunciation and confidence! 4️⃣ Laugh at your mistakes. Every mistake means you’re learning. Even native Amharic speakers make errors sometimes — so don’t be afraid to try. 😊 5️⃣ Celebrate small wins. If you’ve learned how to greet someone in Amharic (“Selam!”) or introduce yourself, that’s a great step! Each small achievement builds your confidence. 🎉 Learning a language is not about being perfect — it’s about being brave. Every time you speak, you’re becoming stronger, smarter, and more fluent. 👉 What helps you feel more confident when speaking? 👉 If you’re learning Amharic, what words or expressions are your favorites so far? Let’s support each other and keep growing together! 💖