Sometimes I have trouble speaking to my coworkers because I’ll forget words in English which makes me sound silly, to say the least. Anyone dealt with that? If so, how did you overcome the feelings of insecurity?

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It doesn’t make you sound silly, that’s you getting inside your own head. Try speaking slower, let your brain catch up with your mouth.

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I’ve been there. First, accept that it’s a long process. Then start with a basic vocabulary to get your ideas across, don’t try to use fancy words that don’t come out naturally. And study a lot. Read books, watch everything with English subtitles and talk to coworkers about life. Your vocabulary will improve and you won’t even notice. But again, be patient with yourself and know that most people don’t speak more than their native language, so it's more in your head than their perception.

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