How to improve my English-Speaking skill? I learnt English from my junior prioed,It had about 13years.I can read and I can know a little words,but i can't speak well.why? Many teachers who teach English and people whose native languge is English said u want to say English well u must open ur mouth to speak.I think my problem is i don't know how to use the words that i have known, so i'm afraid of opening my mouth. But how should i to konw what time and where to use this word to express my idea.and which time can i speak English don't need thinking and just like I say chinses? maybe there are someone can help me and give me some suggestions to improve that.