Insider Tip #12

If you are studying abroad in a country where you are there to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in the culture, don't be afraid to speak the language. Speak in that language as much as possible so that you can be as fluent and conversational as possible and speak English only as a necessity or back up.

Practice with your friends, your host family, other students, people out on the street, restaurants, stores, etc.

Even if you speak English with your friends, there are thousands of opportunities to practice outside your comfort zone