Feeling shy when speaking a foreign language? One way to reduce your shyness is getting really good at the language! Knowing that you'll be understood makes it much easier.
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For me language shyness only happens when I try to speak to a native speaker of the language. I fear being judged for language mistakes I make, and then I get so anxious I can't say anything.
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I scored Advanced Mid on my OPI. So I don't think my language shyness is lack of input. Perhaps it's lack of exposure to native speakers?