Language barrier affected my social life

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My family and I moved to this foreign country a couple years ago. I barely speak the language and I know nothing of their culture or how things work. I've always been shy and don't talk much but making friends and talking to strangers have never been a problem until we moved here. I noticed that I became shyer, talk less than usual (bc of language barrier). I've met really nice people who always talks to me in class and asks me to partner up with them whenever theres an activity since they are aware of how I am. I tried to open up to them and befriends with them but nothing. If only I could speak their language fluently. I tried everything - watch movies, read books and speak the language as often as I could so that I can improve my language skill but I have little to no progress. And I fucking hate mysef for it. I don't have any friends and I never had a bf and sometimes I feel like Id end up alone.

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  • SammyStarts
    6 years ago

    Aw I'm sorry. I hope you move or get better at this. It will get better. But its normal to not want to talk. Most of my family speaks Spanish and i still cant speak it so I don't talk to them and get awkward because i have no clue what they are saying.

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    • GeekyGold
      6 years ago

      I have the same issue with my family, most of them speak Spanish and I'm just that potato in the corner. It really is awkward and can suck too.

      But HEY mystery poster!!! I understand your frustrations but don't let the barrier pull you down! Don't forget you are never alone no matter how lonely you feel. It's actually nice you have people making an effort to get to know you and include you in things. That shows you are not really alone.

      You can also get creative and think of other ways to communicate just don't give up yet. Maybe try making flash cards. Write the words, their meaning and how to pronounce it on the cards and just bring them with you. Study them until you memorized them and can recognize when someone says them. It can take a while but with the right amount of effort you can do it. And hey even if you don't speak the language fluently the effort matters. No one is perfect remember that.

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      • SammyStarts
        6 years ago

        True! Never give up! (Also im at a double wammy with one side italian other spanish and im here like english pls?)

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    It's none of my business, but where are you?

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  • suckonthis9
    6 years ago

    You might want to try putting out adverts for other fluent English-speaking people in the country where you are, with the intention of forming a social club.
    This would not preclude yourself, or others from inviting select indigenous people to this club.

    Finding bilingual English speakers, would be an extremely valuable asset to you.

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