How to Express Yourself and Your Personality in a New Language

When you are done with your language learning classes, the first thing you have to do is learn how to express yourself. This is important not only to make new friends but also to develop self-confidence. You have to learn how to express yourself so that people around you understand where you come from. Of course, the people who speak your first language are aware of your life. But those who speak the language don’t. So to make yourself expressive and understandable, you need to learn how to express yourself in the new language.

But how can you do it? In this article, we will share some tips on how to express yourself in the new language.

1. Speak to Yourself

When we were kids, we used to speak in front of mirrors to prepare ourselves for a speech. This technique is useful today also to develop self-confidence. So after learning your new language, speak to yourself in the same language. Prepare a self-introduction speech so that you feel prepared whenever you come across a native speaker.

2. Talk About the Reasons Behind Learning a Second Language

When you introduce yourself to a native speaker, the first question in their mind would be that why did you choose to learn a new language? So always talk about your reasons behind learning a second language. You should also include how the foreign culture attracts you and how eagerly you are waiting to adapt to the foreign lifestyle.

3. Include Simple Vocabularies and Phrases

When you introduce yourself, it is more important that the listener understands what you are saying. Giving an introduction about yourself is not always the right time to sound fancy. So include simple vocabularies and phrases of daily usage when you talk about yourself. This will ensure that the listener gets what you are trying to convey.

4. Cite Foreign Movies, Songs or Books to Sound Authentic

When you are introducing yourself in a new language, you need to adapt your speech accordingly. Mention names of foreign movies, songs or books that fascinated you during the language learning process so that the listener can believe that you have actually worked hard to understand the foreign culture.

5. Give the Listener the Space to Ask Questions

When you express yourself, mostly you should be the one who is talking. But at times, there are listeners who interrupt and ask questions. So prepared for that. Be open to any questions or criticisms and be ready to answer them. The readiness will come if you keep practicing your speaking skills and learning from your mistakes.

We hope these tips will help you in expressing yourself in a new language. Make your speech of self-introduction reflect your excitement and sense of achievement after learning about a new language and culture. Don’t hesitate and build confidence.