How to be less shy? I am a very shy person and this have been a big problem to me while I am trying to learn a new language. I only had a talk in english once in my life. I was with my sister and a friend in a bar in my city and we met a German guy who doesn't speak portuguese. My friend speak english very well, but for some reason the guy wanted talk with me even knowing that I have a poor english. I could understand what he was saying but it was hard for me speak in english. Now, when I think in that night I still don't know how I got have a conversation in English all night long, but I am pretty sure that the beers help me a lot. Hehehe I told you guys my history because I have been avoid english conversations just because I am shy. I know that I don't have to be afraid to make mistakes, but my shyness is more stronger than me. Last weekend I had the chance to practice english, with someone who is still learning portuguese and sometimes he asked me "Can you say in english? " and my answer was always: "mmmmm NO" even when I knew how to say. I know, I am a foolish. Hehehe I need stop avoid conversations, so now I have to ask: How can I be less shy? Anyone have some advice to me?