tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318977977065154886.post1567239133199948224..comments2009-05-10T21:16:39.356-05:00adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426883237983690953noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318977977065154886.post-28184444547344668532009-05-10T21:16:00.000-05:002009-05-10T21:16:00.000-05:00You know, I'm not sure if I have any helpful advice other than for you to keep in mind that they started out the same way when they learned English. Most people are excited to hear that you are learning their language and are that much more likely to slow down their speech and help you along. Force yourself to speak to them and, before long, you'll be feeling more confident.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520832196522925364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318977977065154886.post-53810147574339639072009-05-10T11:24:00.000-05:002009-05-10T11:24:00.000-05:00Do you have any tips for getting over feeling shy when your language level is beginning or intermediate? I know a lot of the time if I am around Spanish speakers and I WANT to practice...I feel sort of silly beginning a conversation because I know how slow the conversation will need to be. Any advice on getting over that would be greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318977977065154886.post-19114827222108676862009-05-10T10:42:00.000-05:002009-05-10T10:42:00.000-05:00Hi D, thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Yes, having support definitely helps you to get there and practice. Once you and your friend really start getting enthusiastic about the language, use every film, song, and text you can find to immerse yourselves. Then go out and practice on some native speakers! Good luck!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520832196522925364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1318977977065154886.post-73057944031586562892009-05-10T10:37:00.000-05:002009-05-10T10:37:00.000-05:00These are some really great tips! I always felt like I struggled with learning a foreign language so much because I was in school and trying to learn half a dozen other challenging subjects at the same time. I just never was able to take the time to really dedicate myself to it. Now that I am an adult and done with school (for now) I have been trying to get up the courage to try again. I think a good way for me to learn would be to find a friend to take courses with so we can keep each other motivated and have someone to practice with. Having a partner/support group seems like a good way to go for me. :) Thanks for the great tips and advice.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17219138429344749393noreply@blogger.com