Learning a new language is about 30% effort (studying and memorizing) and 70% courage. It’s very normal to be reticent (terrified, maybe?) about speaking and hearing another language, outside of the classroom and in the real world, but that’s how you grow comfortable and develop your skills.
A few of my own observations:
—It’s very possible to speak badly but communicate well. Recently, a man asked me “Where stop bus?” So what if his English wasn’t good? His question was clear, and I was happy to help him.
—Nobody expects you to be perfect. If you make some grammatical or structural errors, people won’t care. They’ll know that you’re doing your best and making a real effort to learn. No one will think you’re stupid; to the contrary, any reasonable person will admire you.
—Most people are very pleased to meet someone who’s trying to speak their native language. They’re flattered that you respect and are interested in their culture and heritage.
—Most people are kind and patient. They might offer some gentle corrections, but only to be helpful and encouraging.
—Avoid anyone who interrupts you with constant corrections. That isn’t constructive criticism; it’s nit-picking, and it’ll embarrass you and destroy your self-confidence.