My Journey from Insecurity to Confidence — One Word at a Time
🧭 Introduction:
In 2021, I was just a regular Pashto-speaking teenager who had barely passed 10th class. But there was one thing holding me back more than anything else: my poor English skills. I felt invisible in conversations, ashamed in front of others, and limited in a world where English opened all the doors.
What followed next completely changed my life.
💡 Why English Mattered So Much to Me
Growing up in a Pashtun society, I rarely saw people around me speak English fluently. In fact, even trying to learn it often brought ridicule. But deep inside, I knew — if I could master English, I could change my life.
English wasn’t just a language; it was my gateway to confidence, communication, and global opportunity.
📚 How I Started Learning English
With three months of vacation after 10th grade, I made a bold decision: to learn English. I joined an academy for 6 months and started from scratch.
I struggled. A lot.
But then I heard something that stuck with me forever — a quote from my English teacher, Mr. Asad Khan:
“Practice makes a man perfect.”
That line became my inner voice.
I started watching hours of YouTube videos. Two channels became my favorites:
- English with Lucy
- Linguamarina
Their content wasn’t just educational — it was motivational.
💪 Practice, Practice, Practice
For over a year, I practiced English every single day — even when I was mocked or ignored. I spoke to myself in the mirror. I recorded videos. I mimicked accents. I even wrote my thoughts in English daily.
And slowly… I changed.
From someone who could barely introduce himself to someone who could speak fluently, confidently, and clearly.
💥 What Changed After I Learned English
- I started creating content in both English and Urdu.
- I gained confidence to speak publicly.
- I began building skills like video editing, scriptwriting, and digital marketing.
- Most importantly, I stopped hiding and started expressing myself.
Learning English became the foundation for everything I’ve achieved so far — including starting my YouTube channel, working as a social media manager, and launching my own agency.
✨ Final Thoughts
If you’re someone from a non-English background, especially in rural or conservative areas, know this:
You don’t need talent to learn English. You need consistency, purpose, and belief.
If a Pashtun boy like me can go from zero to fluent, so can you.
📢 Call to Action:
Are you trying to learn English but struggling with motivation or direction?
Let’s connect! Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram. I’m happy to share my daily routine, resources, and tips for free.
