Building confidence gradually and creating a positive learning environment is key to overcoming the fear of speaking a new language. Here are some ideas that might be useful to you:
1. Begin with something basic: Start with simple, basic talks and work your way up to more refined ones. This will reduce your anxiety and help you become proficient in simple social situations.
2. Be an active listener: Most of the time, we use our hearing to learn a new language. The accent and pronunciation that so many students use as a reason to avoid speaking can be naturally picked up by listening. You will become more confident when speaking and improve your pronunciation the more you listen.
3. Talk to teachers: A safe learning atmosphere is created by interacting with encouraging native speakers and tutors who offer helpful feedback, enabling you to make corrections without fear of adverse effects.
4. Talk to yourself in private: It may surprise you to learn that you are your own best language practice partner. Engage in as many conversations with yourself in your target language as possible. It will enable you to apply your knowledge and better prepare you for social interactions.
5. Practice using complete sentences: You may improve your fluency and readiness for real-world situations by practicing complete sentences and real-life interactions. Don’t be scared to slow down or pause a conversation to consider your next move if you’re having trouble.
