Drop the shame and get in the game.

You don’t need to feel completely ready before you speak. Give yourself permission to try, make mistakes, and keep going. Feeling nervous or searching for a word doesn’t mean you have nothing to contribute. Pause, use a simpler phrase, or ask for help when you need it. The goal is to share your meaning and connect with someone. Every time you try, you give yourself another chance to become more comfortable.

Try this today: share one opinion in English without apologising for your level first. If you need to pause or correct yourself, give yourself that time. Finishing your thought matters more than getting every word right.