I Was Too Shy to Speak in Class: How I Changed
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I Was Too Shy to Speak in Class
How I changed, step by step
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Hi, everyone. Two years ago, I never raised my hand in class, even when I knew the answer. Today, I'm giving a presentation in front of all of you. I'd like to share how that changed.
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01I Was Too Shy to Speak in Class
Hi, everyone. Two years ago, I never raised my hand in class, even when I knew the answer. Today, I'm giving a presentation in front of all of you. I'd like to share how that changed.
Hola a todos. Hace dos años, nunca levantaba la mano en clase, ni siquiera cuando sabía la respuesta. Hoy estoy dando una presentación delante de todos ustedes. Quiero contarles cómo cambió eso.
02The Problem
Whenever a teacher asked a question, my heart started beating fast. I was afraid of making a mistake and looking stupid, so I stayed silent.
Cada vez que un profesor hacía una pregunta, mi corazón empezaba a latir rápido. Tenía miedo de equivocarme y parecer tonto, así que me quedaba callado.
03Why It Mattered
This became a real problem. My participation grade was low, and I missed chances to check if I really understood the lessons.
Esto se convirtió en un problema real. Mi nota de participación era baja, y perdía oportunidades de comprobar si de verdad entendía las lecciones.
04Step 1: Prepare One Sentence
My first step was small. Before each class, I read the material and wrote down one sentence I could say. Having it ready made me much less nervous.
Mi primer paso fue pequeño. Antes de cada clase, leía el material y escribía una frase que pudiera decir. Tenerla preparada me ponía mucho menos nervioso.
05Step 2: Speak Early
Next, I tried to speak in the first ten minutes of class. The longer I waited, the more nervous I became, so speaking early gave me less time to worry.
Después, intenté hablar en los primeros diez minutos de la clase. Cuanto más esperaba, más nervioso me ponía, así que hablar pronto me daba menos tiempo para preocuparme.
06Step 3: Practice in Small Groups
Finally, I practiced in small groups. Talking to three classmates felt much easier than talking to thirty, and it slowly built my confidence.
Por último, practiqué en grupos pequeños. Hablar con tres compañeros era mucho más fácil que hablar con treinta, y poco a poco eso me dio confianza.
07Conclusion
To sum up, I didn't stop being shy overnight. But small steps added up. If you feel the same way, try preparing just one sentence for your next class. Thank you.
En resumen, no dejé de ser tímido de la noche a la mañana. Pero los pequeños pasos se fueron sumando. Si a ustedes les pasa lo mismo, intenten preparar solo una frase para su próxima clase. Gracias.
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