Talking to people who actually speak the language is a huge help, because they will use more complex vocabulary naturally if they aren't stupid, and the best way to learn a language is to make yourself use it.
BasicallyJustAnIdiot
joined 2 weeks ago
Well unfortunately you won't ever really learn how to speak the language if you don't speak it to others.
You yourself just admitted you reached a barrier and can't make more progress.
The next step to learn is to get over that anxiety and actually speak to someone.