Foreign language Quote by Michael Bassey Johnson
““Trying something new is like daring to speak a foreign language, you bite your tongue at first, memorize and thereafter sing it as if you were pretending to be unacquainted.””
About This Quote
Embracing novelty feels awkward at first, but with practice it becomes fluent and natural.
In simple terms: Learning new things starts awkward, then becomes easy.
Practice to gain fluency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- starting a new hobby
- learning a new language
- adapting to a new job
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new skill have you hesitated to try?
- How can you make early mistakes feel less threatening?
Initial discomfort may cause avoidance.