@gilsacademy: You want to feel confident speaking Spanish. But you also want to avoid asking someone to repeat themselves three times, going blank in the middle of a conversation, or having everyone stare at you while you figure out what to say. And I get it. Nobody enjoys feeling incompetent. But here’s the thing: sometimes your ego is a bigger obstacle than your Spanish level. You can’t expect to become comfortable in real conversations while avoiding every situation that makes you uncomfortable. At some point, you have to be willing to look ridiculous.