I want to learn English to travel

Hi everybody! I want to learn English because I like to travel!

For 6 months I went to Canada in the francophone area and for 1 month I went on a road trip in the USA. I was with my girlfriend and she is bilingual! When we slept in an American family, she had to speak for me because I could understand but I couldn't answer. So it was very complicated for me because I wanted to participate!
I'm a little shy when I want to speak English because I don't like to make mistakes!

Thanks for your correction! :-)

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1.  During vs. For

For + a length of time. Answers the question: How long?

During + a noun. "Throughout the period" or "in the course of" an action or event.

I visited Canada for 6 months. [for X amount of time, this happened]

   I laughed for 2 minutes.

   I can sleep for days.

During a 6 month trip to Canada, I visited many places. [Within X time period, this happened.]

   I fell asleep during the lecture.

   I stay inside during the winter.

2.  Take a trip / go on a trip.

You can say "went on a road trip" or "took a road trip."

3.  "Make mistakes" / "make a mistake" is a collocation. These 2 words go together.

BONUS! While : During/at the time of an action.

I spoke French while (I was) in Canada.

I listen to music while driving.

When we slept in an american family, she had to speak for me...

"...stayed the night with an American family..."

Or, "...stayed with an American family..." if you stayed more than one night.

These are the most common ways to say it.

If you want to say "slept," you can also say:

...slept at the home of an American family...

...slept in an American family's home...

...slept at an American family's house...

This is a very funny mistake :D because it sounds like you slept inside the bodies of an American family, lol! ;D