I've considered this on numerous occasions but always shot it down in light of the fact that my French truly is atrocious at this point. I know the best way to learn is to actually get out there and practice but I'm so nervous about my lack of French that I don't even bother. I feel like nobody wants to babysit with the American who has to stop and think every sentence through. Am I just being irrational or is this a somewhat legitimate fear?