I'm an English Learner.

More people speak English non-natively than natively— you are in the majority. We are all *very* used to non-native English, I promise :-)

Hey, everyone, i am looking for a native english speaker，And if you wanna Learn chinese.We can help each other and make Progress

Honestly, you kinda just have to throw yourself into it. I did this when I was learning French and Spanish. I talked with people I was comfortable with at first then when I had the grasp of things I moved on to random ppl I encounter every day, online and in person. If it helps most native English speakers don’t care too much if you have an accent or you mess up on some words. I think we are pretty understanding for the most part. I know for me at least it’s really cool seeing someone trying to learn our language so I never mind them struggling to communicate.

The only true solution is to bite the bullet, and do it lots. After a while, it'll no longer bother you. It might also help if you can explain to me exactly what you're fearful of. If you're worried about making mistakes, don't be. The only way to get better is by making mistakes, and learning from them. If you're worried that they might think you're stupid... it doesn't matter what they think. That's their problem, not yours. If you're worried that you won't be understood - does it matter if you're not? You can explain what you need to in different words, or write something down.

My recommendation would be to try to find an english speaking pen pal or friend online that you're more comfortable making mistakes around. ChatGPT is also a very good tool for practicing language. You could try to converse with the chatbot in English until you're comfortable enough in your ability to talk to other English speakers.

I suggest joining a language exchange in-person or online. I host language exchanges online. MSG me for details and you can join

Practice, practice, practice

As someone who was in your place a few years ago, I just bit the bullet and started talking to people in English. There always will be people who will judge you for making mistakes, but you got those everywhere, so try to not take it to heart too much. There are a lot of people out there willing to help you out and immersing yourself in a language is the fastest way to learn it, especially when it comes to colloquial language. Good luck!

**Start small**. Talk to them in low-pressure situations, like online forums or chat rooms.

A great way to overcome the fear of speaking with native speakers is to start by practicing in a low-pressure environment. One approach is joining a supportive community, like **Wonderful World English**, where you can engage in live classes and practice with others at your level. The key is CONSISTENCY. Regular practice helps you build confidence over time. Also, don't focus too much on perfection. Native speakers usually appreciate the effort, and making mistakes is part of the learning process. You can try starting small by engaging in casual conversations, focusing on listening, and gradually building up to more complex interactions. If you'd like, I can share more details about how the **7-day free trial** at Wonderful World English can help you gain that confidence! Been in your situation xx

you just have to jump in there and put your best foot forward. i have never known anyone to get irritated with someone trying to speak english when they are clearly not fluent. though some accents can be really hard to parse, i personally find middle eastern accents to be the most difficult.

You should watch the classic movie "Lawrence of Arabia". Among other, there is a great scene when Lawrence shows how he can extinguish burning match with his bare fingers. His friend looking at it, said: "It must hurt - what is the trick?" Lawrence answers: "The trick is not caring if it hurts"