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Genuinely need help
Ever since school starter, I feel like I'm getting dumber day by day, maybe because of the constant pressure of my smart classmates? I know I'm not smart but I know I'm a hard working person, but recently I feel like I cannot SPEAK IN ENGLISH PROPERLY, like I cannot even form a sentence. Mind you I do public speaking back in junior high and I'm now at senior high. Is it because of the new environment or km just burnout? Hahah I can't, maybe I'm just dumb,.,. I feel like my vocabulary just went down jajfuckm and btw I joined journalism (cartooning) luv my classmate tho, full of geniuses and open minded peeps
Hello dear. I suggest that you start reading more books/articles/novels. However, don’t read it the usual way you do (in your head) because then your mind will be able to ‘say’ it quickly, but when you try to audibly speak, your words jumble up. Instead, try to actually speak what you’re reading so that you can speak more clearly while also...... 1 reply
Don't invalidate your feelings, it's normal to feel pressure especially you're in that environment but focus on how you're going to improve yourself and enjoy the school year. If you know you're lacking, go ahead and study. It's an advantage to be a hardworking person too, it just proves that you inside that classroom is capable and smart. Always r...... 2 reply
First, drink water and calm down.
English is my second language so I’m still struggling when it comes to speaking English.
I wonder if you’re from the Philippines because for some reasons, their standard in English communication is too damn high that when you made a mistake in grammar they’ll correct you
So you’ll get lost of what you...... 1 reply
hi! please don’t call urself dumb because everyone is smart in their own ways, and yes maybe it’s because of your smart classmates but it doesn’t invalidate or negate your own smartness, and from what i read you are absolutely capable of speaking english properly. you’re articulated and managed to express yourself in a way where everyone ca...... 3 reply
don't compare yourself to those smart classmates of yours. Learn at your own pace, take a break, think about how to turn you weaknesses into strength, reflect on yourself. Give yourself a goal that's easy to accomplish. Talk to yourself or find a person you can talk to in English. You can do it, you've done it before you can do it again reply
