Learning English I want to speak English freely and fluently, but... I`ve been learning English for a long time. I`ve learnt it at school, at university,but always when I try to speak or to write in this language, it will appear something like a barrier. Maybe because, firstly I create phrase that I want to say in my mind in Russian, and only then with great effort I try to translate it in English. Somewhere I`ve read about this problem. There was an advice: at first, think what comes to your mind when you think about English, something that can help you to relax and speak it freely. It maybe some image or emotions and then when you feel comfortable enviroment around you let`s speak English or other foreign language) it really works. maybe this information will be useful and interesting for you.