Imagine you're trying to assemble a new piece of furniture. You have all the instructions and all the pieces, but you're constantly worried you'll make a mistake.
What happens?
You probably work slowly, second-guess yourself, and might even give up.
Speaking English without confidence is a bit like that.
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