learn better spanish

I just returned from Puerto Rico, and I’m convinced living there would be the absolute most perfect way for me to learn to speak better. And I could become a better surfer at Rincon. ;)

I can read Spanish pretty well and get the gyst of a Spanish conversation (with a headache)...but I want to be able to participate easily in conversation. One of my biggest problems is lacking the balls to just try to hold down a conversation. I believe this springs from perfectionism, if I’m not sure it’s right, then I don’t say anything at all.