Learning English is exciting, but it can also be hard. Many students tell me the same thing:

“I understand English, but I can’t speak it.”

This is a very common problem. You listen to English videos, read texts, and study vocabulary. You understand many words. But when you try to speak, your mind goes blank. You feel nervous or slow. This means you need to build your English speaking confidence.

🎧 Why Understanding Is Easier Than Speaking

Understanding English is easier because you don’t need to talk. You can guess the meaning. You can use pictures or context. You can take your time.

But speaking is different. When you speak, you must:

• remember words quickly
• make sentences
• think about grammar
• feel confident

That’s a lot to do at once!

🧠 “I Know It, But I Can’t Say It”

Many learners have passive English. This means they know words when they hear or read them, but they cannot use them when speaking.

This happens when you:

• only listen or read
• don’t practise speaking
• feel shy or afraid of mistakes
• study words but don’t use them

To improve, you need to grow your English speaking confidence step by step.

💡 How to Build English Speaking Confidence

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to use English more often.

Try these ideas:

• speak for 30 seconds every day
• write short sentences with new words
• record your voice
• speak to a friend or teacher
• don’t worry about mistakes — they help you learn

The more you use English, the easier it becomes.

✏️ Free Worksheet: From Knowing to Using English

Use this worksheet to practise using words you already know. Email me for the answers!