If you're introverted, the idea of speaking to strangers might not be that exciting. I know the feeling. In the language community it seems it's always encouraged to talk to natives. This can be really beneficial, but can introverts manage to practice and use languages without needing to talk to strangers? My friend Valeria asked me this question after our last video together, and although it's a short clip, I thought it would be valuable to share. ✨ Let's discuss! Here's a blog post you might be interested in - Overcoming fear in language learning https://lindiebotes.com/2019/03/05/overcoming-fear-in-language-practice/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 You call yourself a polyglot but... 01:37 Learning to understand 02:10 Don't do something you don't enjoy 02:45 My introvert language practice experience 03:50 Language exchanges, putting yourself out there 04:35 Discomfort vs just doing it 05:45 ending #introverts #polyglot ——— 💕 LINKS Insta → https://www.instagram.com/lindiebotes/ Join my free newsletter → https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a5i1z4 Website → http://lindiebotes.com/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/lindiebee Support my content & get resources → https://buymeacoffee.com/lindiebotes Book a coaching call → https://superpeer.com/lindiebotes Medium blog → https://medium.com/@lindiebotes Merch → https://society6.com/lindiebotes All language resources → https://lindiebotes.com/language-resources/ ✨EBOOKS & DISCOUNTS 📖 Language Habits ebook → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lindiebotes/e/82019 📖 Writing in a new language ebook →https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lindiebotes/e/78666 Favorite textbooks → https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindiebotes $10 free italki credits after $20 spend→ https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=lindiebotes Language app discounts → http://lindiebotes.com/discounts Learn a language for free in your browser with Toucan → https://jointoucan.com/partners/lindie 10% off Du Chinese (my favorite app!) enter LINDIE10 at checkout → https://www.duchinese.net/ 💕ABOUT Welcome to my channel! My name is Lindie and I share my love for languages and design on this channel. I'm a senior product designer and co-founder of Kaards.io. I also write blog posts about languages at lindiebotes.com, and mentor language learners, and offer UX consulting for language apps at superpeer.com/lindiebotes. I'm a Christian and strive to shine God’s light in all I do. May this channel inspire you to reach your language goals and learn more about design. New here? Best videos →    • Recommended videos   FAQ → https://lindiebotes.com/faq/ 🎥EQUIPMENT Camera → https://geni.us/CanonPowerShotG7 Mic → https://geni.us/RodeSmartLavMicr Tripod → https://geni.us/ManfrottoTravel ——— Enquiries & partnerships: hello@lindiebotes.com