How do you know when to stop tweaking speaking in real life?

Angel Reyes · 8 likes

Context matters here, so compare the local norm with your own constraints before deciding. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- Do ten minutes daily instead of one giant weekend session.
- Save phrases you actually want to say.
- Speak badly on purpose; fluency needs reps.

Come back with what happened; the details will make the next answer better.

[deleted] · 6 likes

That made the concept click.

Avery Johnson · 2 likes

Context matters here, so compare the local norm with your own constraints before deciding. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Do ten minutes daily instead of one giant weekend session.
- Save phrases you actually want to say.
- Speak badly on purpose; fluency needs reps.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Paper Orbit · 2 likes

Check the neighborhood at the time of day you will actually use it. A place can feel totally different at 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. I would write it down before changing anything else.