Talk like native: why is it easier to understand than to speak fluently, and what can we do to improve this?

To my fellow non-native speakers -- why is it easier to understand than to speak fluently, and what can we do to improve this?

When I began my studies abroad, though I have a good understanding of English and passing the TOEFL & IELTS tests, expressing myself verbally can be painfully intimidating.

You may feel surprised: I even had hesitated when responding to very basic phrases like "How are you?" and "Thank you."

Recently, I've realized I'm not alone; many of my international peers share this struggle. In particular, many professionals understand the language very well, but struggle to respond with fluent sentences. This can sometimes give the impression of “less knowledgeable” in certain scenarios than they really are. Ugh!
 
In today’s post, I will share my personal experiences and tips overcoming this challenge. Please feel free to comment and share your experiences and tips, and share the post with anyone who might find it helpful.
 
Additionally, don’t hesitate to share any feedback or suggestions on the content! I really enjoyed summarizing and designing it, and am excited to enhance my skills further! Thank you! 😊
 
致我母语非英语的朋友们：为什么听、说、读、写的能力会出现明显差异？应该怎样克服这个问题？
 
我记得刚出国留学的时候，虽然考过了托福雅思考试，上课做作业考试也没太大问题，但是一到说话的时候，一句话就要想半天，非常紧张。甚至在回答 How are you？"和 "Thank you "等最基本的短语时都会犹豫。
 
不仅是我自己，虽然大部分国家英语都是必修课，我的许多外国朋友也有类似的困扰。尤其是许多专业人士，会明显感觉到他们的“听读”能力大大超过“说写”能力。
 
在今天的post中，我将分享如何克服这一障碍的个人经验和技巧。欢迎发表评论，分享您的经验和技巧，并把这个post分享给有需要的人。此外，非常欢迎大家对内容提出任何反馈或建议！谢谢您!