Choose low-pressure moments to practice
Practice does not have to begin with a long conversation. A greeting, an order, or a short question can be enough to put a phrase into the world and hear how it comes back.
Return to places where people recognize you
Familiar places are especially useful because the stakes stay low. When you return, you can reuse a word, notice a new one, or try a sentence that felt difficult yesterday.
Use each conversation as material for the next class
Bring those moments back to class. A teacher can help you understand what you heard, find a clearer way to say it, and turn one real interaction into something you can use again.
