It's understandable to have doubts and feel as if your progress in learning English has plateaued, but it's important to remember that it's not your language skills that are the issue, but rather your confidence and mindset. Many learners get stuck in "student mode," focusing too much on grammar and vocabulary and not enough on communication and natural expression.

To improve your fluency, it's crucial to shift your mindset from worrying about speaking "correctly" to speaking naturally. This means focusing on conversation, intonation, body language and other aspects of communication. It's important to embrace and accept that you already have the necessary language skills to communicate effectively.

It's also important to let go of the idea of perfection, and to focus more on your delivery and letting your personality shine. Instead of trying to pre-script what you want to say next, trust that you will be able to express yourself clearly when it's your turn to speak and actively listen when in a conversational setting.

Additionally, it's important to practice mindfulness and breathing techniques to decrease anxiety and increase focus. Remember that the goal of learning a new language is to connect with others, and you've worked hard to get to this point, so you deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your speaking abilities.

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