Speaking
Why can I understand a language but not speak it?
It is common, and fixable.
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Step 4Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
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- Listen
- Speak
Estoycansado.
Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
Start freeHow to fix it
- Say sentences aloud daily.
- Use speaking apps with feedback.
- Shadow audio.
- Practise with a partner, even briefly.
Is it anxiety?
Often partly. Short, low-stakes speaking practice alone builds confidence before talking to people.
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