Nevertheless, if he has the courage to take the initiative, however difficulty it may seem to be, most English people will respond. He will need patience and perseverance.

In addition to these problems regarding listening and understanding, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. He has the ideas, he knows what to say in his own language, but he doesn't know how to say it in English.

The advice here will seem difficult to follow but it's necessary. Firstly, he must simplify his language so that he can express himself reasonably clearly, for example, short sentences will be better than long ones. Secondly, he must try to think in English, not translate from his mother tongue.

This will only begin to take place when his use of English becomes automatic, using a language laboratory and listening to as much English as possible will help.

In general, he should practice speaking as much as possible. He should also notice the kind of English and its structure, that educated people use, and try to imitate it.