How can I improve my speaking skills?

[Serzige]

Hello everyone...Perhaps you know I am not a native English speaker, that's why I wanna improve my speaking part. Even though, I always do my best when speaking to someone, I am not self confident regarding spoken language. So what I need is try to speak all the time in English, 'cause also I am in a Spanish environment and get some English sources aren't an easy task (Basically, I want to interact to someone who is living in an English environment). For instance, I wanted to talk to someone who might be able to stay in touch with me through a room chat or something similar (Like talking through the Skype program, do you know it?) Besides that, maybe someone has some tips to improve or get a second language(In my concern the speaking part)in such a way I can talk all the time(Or at least I wanna get more involved with the language) ;I would like to know them. Last, If anyone can help me with it I'd really appreciate it and maybe we can share interesting topics (For example, Cultures)... thanks in advance.... and See ya!
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Sergio M.
"Life is too short to grieve in sorrow"

[spencer]

Hi Serzige,
I don't think I could help you 'cause I'm not a native , but let me tell you I love your idea!
Actually I'd do the same if I could.
If anyone wants to talk on skype I'm ready.
Spencer

I don't have the program yet, but I could get it in no time.
By the way, would that be good if we talk each other like that?
I mean it's thoroghly different than writing, you know.
Kinda scary, isn't it?

[Serzige]

[spencer]

Hi Serzige,
I don't have it yet, put I'll have it soon.
It's a bit scary, 'cause I'm in contact with you guys for a while already, and when you write a post, you have a lot more time to decide what to answer. On the other side you have to be more careful too, because your thoughts are written down, so anyone can see them.
If you talk to someone on phone, you might seem to be a different person than you appered to be by reading your messages, and it's still not a personal meeting, if you know what I mean.
It's like we could be a pair of good post-pals, but if you hear my voice and I remind you of someone you didn't like in the past, you wouldn't like me that much any more.
It's a bit too radical example, but still, I have some good friends here, that's why I think it's a little scary.
It doesn't mean I wouldn't do, if someone asks me to.
As soon as I have the skype, I'll let you know, and let's start the talking!

Spencer

By the way, where are you writing from?

[Serzige]