1. Everyone develops a sense of self or ego as they grow up and learn about their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. 2. For those with weak to moderate language egos, listening without speaking avoids risks of mistakes, but they should make opportunities to speak English and be confident despite imperfections, seeing mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. 3. Those with strong language egos should seek out chances to use English outside class, view corrections as helpful for improving, and take calculated risks to challenge themselves.