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Hello! It's been a while! I would really like to ask for some advice on speaking a different language without feeling completely embarrassed about how you sound!? I can retain so much information about a language but I'm terrified to use what I've learned. I immediately go blank. Anyone have this problem?

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A lot of people have the same problem (I have this problem too :-) )... You need to expand your active vocabulary...
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I have this problem a bit but as I've immersed myself in the language more, I feel more confident speaking it. I studied Mandarin Chinese for 4 years and was so uncomfortable speaking it, but I went to live in Taiwan for 2 years and after hearing it everyday, and having to use it, it started to feel more natural to me. My advice to is try and speak the language as much as you can with a native speaker, and watch TV shows with that language. It also helps, if you are watching the show to repeat what people are saying, and mimic the way they say the words. Hope this helps! Keep at it! It will get better! I promise! ;) PS: May I ask which language you are trying to master? :)
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I've thought that just me I had this problem. What happen it will be? Anybody may help us? I wish I spoken as I am able to write and reading. If anybody to find out the solution, please share it we all
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Hello Rebecca. I have the same problem as you, I have studied a lot in English lately, but when I have to speak ...... ahmmm ...... I can not! I just did my registration at Italki and I confess I'm very insecure. I hope to end this blockade. Good luck to us!
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I understand you. It happens to me in English. I'm trying to start to speak in English and when I say or remember that I said something wrong I wonder me why I do that?? hahaha But, actually, it doesn't matter, because when it happens you can learn and never forget. It's absolutely normal to make mistakes.

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