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How to Build Your Confidence

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים לרמה בינונית.

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Confidence is the feeling of trust in one’s ability, and judgment; it is necessary for anyone who wants to have high self-esteem. There are lots of benefits associated with being confident. You’ll gain the respect of people around you, it’ll make you a happier person, and you will feel propelled to build more successful relationships and businesses, among others. Here are some simple, yet small changes you can make starting today that’ll help you look more confident.

Stop Comparing Yourself To Others. Comparing yourself to others can no doubt lower your self-esteem. It gives you the feeling that someone else is better than you. Believe you are unique in your way, just like everyone else is. Be proud of who you are, and always look out for the opportunity to improve yourself. Envying other people’s lifestyles will make you grow bitter. Remind yourself of the opportunities and privileges you have that they probably do not have. This will help keep your feet on the ground, and you will see reasons to be happy with yourself.

Next one, Always Wear Clean And Presentable Clothes. Your appearance says a lot about you because it is the first point of contact when you are out there. It is essential to always look your best! You may have heard the saying, Dress the way you want to be addressed!. That is a fact! While trying to look good, don’t mistake it for looking expensive. Then, Look At People In The Eye. Do you look down when others are talking to you, or maybe you look away all in a bid to avoid eye contact? Well, you’re indirectly passing a message across to them, and your expression is saying that you feel shy and are intimidated by the person’s presence. Lastly, Keep Your Fears To Yourself. It’s better to keep your fears, doubts, and shortcomings to yourself, but if you must talk to someone about it, ensure it is a person you can trust. This is another way to boost your self-confidence. Confidence is a quality that anyone can develop, and improving yourself daily is essential to building your confidence.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Self-esteem /sɛlf-əˈstim/ noun הערכה עצמית

    respect for yourself

    It is easy for children to lose their self-esteem.

  • Privileges /ˈprɪvləʤəz/ noun הרשאות

    special advantage or authority possessed by a particular person or group

    You can enjoy all the benefits and privileges of club membership.

  • Expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adjective יָקָר

    costing a lot of money

    It is expensive to travel by plane

  • Intimidated /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/ adjective מאוימת

    frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation

    She was intimidated by his physical presence.

  • Shortcomings /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋz/ noun חסרונות

    a fault of someone or something

    We can and must overcome our shortcomings.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. What makes you confident?
  2. Do you believe that appearance plays a big role in confidence? Why or why not?
  3. Do you know someone who is always confident?
  4. What factors affect your confidence?
  5. Do you think you are confident?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. Based on the article, what will happen to you if you compare yourself to others?

  2. Based on the article why do we need to wear presentable clothes to build confidence?

  3. What is the article mainly about?

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