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[–] eksb@programming.dev 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I am taking a class to learn a second language. The things I am having trouble with are the things I have trouble with in my native language (English) as well. Such as:

  • speaking in front of others
  • thinking of things to say
  • taking too long to say something because I need to prepare the wording in my head to make sure I am precise and will not be misunderstood (and get misunderstood anyway)
  • not rambling once I do start saying something
  • understanding what other people are saying when there is a lot of background noise
  • making eye contact

Thankfully as soon as the lesson is over I can go directly home and be alone for several hours.

[–] ThunderComplex@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Learning more languages is always great, so definitely keep it up. But yeah those aren’t things that learning a new language can help you with. I also struggle with basically all of these, but don’t let that deter you!

May I ask what language you’re learning?