Bonds/relationship
be close-knit
be proud/pride
roots
to master
be familiar with/be used to
to belong/be part of
to gather/bring together
be foreign, a foreigner/a stranger
to fit in/to integrate
self-confident/self-conscious
a cliché, stereotype
to strengthen, strength/be strong
translate, translator
upbringing, bring up/education
resolute/ determined
be grateful/ thankful
be open-minded/narrow-minded
be proficient/fluent
encourage/ to boost
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