Should I try speaking foreign languages?
I've been thinking lately: why do I even bother about improving my speaking skills in foreign languages? Of course, speaking is one of the four basic skills, but my point is: I am not a good speaker, not even in my native language. You could say I'm a quiet person, I prefer reading and writing. When it comes to speaking, I usually don't know what to answer or how to continue a conversation. So, if I'm not able to do that properly even in Portuguese, I obviosly cannot expect to be a good English/Spanish/French speaker. Maybe I should focus on reading and writing, which have always been easier for me.
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Should I try speaking foreign languages?
I've been thinking lately: why do I even bother about improving my speaking skills in foreign languages? Of course, speaking is one of the four basic skills, but my point is: I am not a good speaker, not even in my native language. You could say I'm a quiet person, I prefer reading and writing. When it comes to speaking, I usually don't know what to answer or how to continue a conversation. So, if I'm not able to do that properly even in Portuguese, I obviously cannot expect to be a good English/Spanish/French speaker. Maybe I should focus on reading and writing, which have always been easier for me.Excellent writing and very fluent.
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Should I try speaking foreign languages?
I've been thinking lately: why do I even bother about improving my speaking skills in foreign languages? Of course, speaking is one of the four basic skills, but my point is: I am not a good speaker, not even in my native language. You could say I'm a quiet person, I prefer reading and writing. When it comes to speaking, I usually don't know what to answer or how to continue a conversation. So, if I'm not able to do that properly even in Portuguese, I obviosly cannot expect to be a good English/Spanish/French speaker. Maybe I should focus on reading and writing, which have always been easier for me.Julia,
This is well done and understandable overall. We differ in style a bit, but that is not an issue at all.
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I am experiencing the same issue here, I have some difficulties in speaking specially in English and sometimes with my mother language due to my shyness. Sadly, in business it is considered to by luck of communication skills so lately I have been working on it. I am sure you will do fine if you just start and try to learn from your mistakes that will help you. Don't be afraid if they can do it why don't we? Be brave [emoji][emoji]
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Gabriel, your comment actually made me think about it. I've been taking conversational lessons here on italki, but these days I was lacking motivation... Well, I will think more about that, thank you so much for sharing your opinion :)
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omg, the text got so big haha sorry, but anyways! That's MY way of thinking, for me there's no use learning a language without being able to speak it easily!
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