when i started learning English, T was really shy. In class, I never said word in English because I was afraid about ( -> of)  making mistakes. And I became more and much (-> more) quiet in English classes. Anyway, my English teacher was a very kind woman. She encouraged me practise ( -> to practise)  speaking English with my friends. She said it might help me to become more and more confidently (-> confident). She often praised me when I said something good (-> well), or even though I might make a mistake. I was really frightened at first talking to my classmate in English. But my teacher said that the best way to learn English is by speaking it. And I did it. Now, I feel enough confident to speak English in front of the class.