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Fear of speaking I study English. Currently my English is still very bad. My personal vocabulary is very poor. I better understand the texts than the spoken word. In the near future I plan to try to take a lesson on Skype here. What can you advise me for not to be afraid to speak and understand English conversation?
Oct 22, 2014 7:38 AM
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Fear of speaking

I study English. Currently my English is still very bad. My personal vocabulary is very poor. I better understand the texts than the spoken word. In the near future I plan to try to take a lesson on Skype here. What can you advise me for not to be afraid to speak and understand English conversation?

 

<em>I better understand the texts than the spoken word.</em>

<em>I understand written English better than the spoken word.</em> 

 

This word order is more normal. 'texts' is also ok, but this is more how we would normally say it I think

 

<em>What can you advise me for not to be afraid to speak and understand English conversation?</em>

<em>What can you advise,me for not to be afraid to speak and understand English conversation?</em>

Maybe a simpler, clearer way to say it;

<em>What do you advise to avoid fear of English conversation?</em>

 

Well done on very good English. Good luck with your skyping!

 

October 22, 2014
Hi Vitas. Speaking is a different skill. My advice is not to worry about being afraid. This is normal and and will disappear. Just have the conversation anyway, and the experience will be valuable in giving you confidence and also discovering that making mistakes is Ok. Although it can be a frustrating experience to find yourself unable to speak even when you know lots of the language, you will progress quickly through practice. You will be afraid. That's OK.good luck.
October 22, 2014
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