👧👦 Talk Boosters – Topic 38: 🎙️ Topic: “What exactly is your biggest difficulty in learning English?”
🗣️ Talk Boosters – Topic: “What exactly is your biggest difficulty in learning English?”
🧑🏫 Instructions for Students:
Speak for 3–5 minutes sharing your personal experience and challenges. Be honest and clear. Use real-life examples if possible.
Try using phrases like:
👉 I think..., In my opinion..., From my experience..., I find it hard to..., The most difficult part is..., What makes it worse is...
Focus on using:
✅ Simple present
✅ Modal verbs (should, must, can, can’t)
✅ Cause-effect words (because, so, that’s why)
🗣️ Sample Speech Starter:
Hello everyone,
Today, I’d like to talk about a personal challenge: What exactly is my biggest difficulty in learning English?
For me, the hardest part is speaking fluently without fear. I often know the words in my head, but when I try to speak, I get nervous and forget everything. This makes me hesitate and lose confidence.
One reason is that I’m afraid of making mistakes. I worry that others will laugh or correct me. That fear blocks my mind. I also struggle with grammar while speaking — especially tenses. I mix up present and past forms.
Another difficulty is understanding native speakers. They speak fast, and sometimes use slang or expressions that I haven’t learned. That makes me feel left out.
From my experience, I believe we must practice speaking every day. Watching English videos helps, but real conversation helps more. I’ve improved a little by talking to friends and mentors in English.
To overcome this, I think we should focus more on practice than perfection. It’s okay to make mistakes — that’s how we learn. Building confidence is just as important as learning grammar.
In short, speaking fluently and confidently is my biggest challenge, but I’m working on it step by step.
Thank you.
❓ Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ What is the most difficult part of English for you — grammar, speaking, or listening?
2️⃣ Why do you feel nervous while speaking English?
3️⃣ Do you think watching English movies or videos can help? How?
4️⃣ What stops you from speaking English fluently?
5️⃣ How often do you practice English outside the classroom?
6️⃣ What mistakes do you make most often in English?
7️⃣ Do you have anyone to practise speaking English with?
8️⃣ What helps you remember English words better?
9️⃣ Should schools focus more on spoken English? Why or why not?
🔟 What advice would you give to someone struggling with English?
🔄 Additional Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ What do you do when you don’t understand an English word?
2️⃣ Have you ever felt embarrassed because of an English mistake?
3️⃣ Which skill do you enjoy the most — reading, writing, listening, or speaking?
4️⃣ Do you think learning English is harder or easier than other subjects? Why?
5️⃣ What motivates you to keep learning English even when it’s difficult?
6️⃣ How do you usually try to improve your English?
7️⃣ Have you tried using any mobile apps or online tools to learn English?
8️⃣ Do you find it hard to think in English instead of translating from your mother tongue?
9️⃣ What kind of English words or expressions confuse you the most?
🔟 If you could magically fix one problem in English learning, what would it be?
SAMPLE 1/1
Today, I want to speak about a question that many students like me think about: What exactly is your biggest difficulty in learning English?
I am an intermediate student. That means I know a good amount of English, but I still have many problems. My biggest difficulty is speaking confidently and fluently.
I know the grammar rules. I know many words. I can write simple essays. But when I try to speak, I become nervous. My mind goes blank. I forget even easy words. This happens especially when I speak to strangers or in front of a group.
I think the problem is fear. I am afraid of making mistakes. I worry that people will laugh or correct me. Sometimes I feel shy because of my pronunciation. This makes me quiet, and I miss many chances to practise.
Another problem I face is understanding fast English. In movies or online videos, people speak very fast. They also use slang and short forms that are not in grammar books. I have to listen again and again to understand.
I also find it difficult to think in English. When I speak, I first think in my mother tongue and then try to translate. This takes time and makes my speech slow and unnatural. I want to speak directly in English, but it is not easy.
One more thing I struggle with is sentence structure. Sometimes I mix up tenses or word order. For example, I say “He going school” instead of “He is going to school.” I know it is wrong, but when I speak fast, I forget the rules.
From my experience, I believe the only way to improve is by daily practice. Watching videos, reading books, or learning grammar is not enough. We must speak every day, even if we make mistakes.
I try to speak with my friends in English. I also talk to myself when I am alone — just to practise. I record my voice and listen to correct my mistakes. These small steps help me slowly.
I also believe that we should not feel ashamed of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes in learning. Even native speakers sometimes do. The important thing is to keep trying.
In the end, I want to say that confidence is more important than perfection. My biggest difficulty is speaking fluently without fear. But I am working on it, and I know I will improve step by step.
Thank you. ”