Last week I taught my students the names of body parts in English and I realized how ofter we actually use it to NOT describe our body.
Body language

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Don't think I'm stupid because I talk funny - me

Actually, I can speak very well, just not with the same fluency and rhythm that you are accustomed to - me 

My brother built this treehouse bed for his daugter, I think it's awesome!
Learn how to say it in Afrikaans.

Don't get stuck if you don't know a word.

When learning a new language you need to be brave when talking and willing to get your point across by using what you know. Today I didn't know how to say "octopus" in Chinese, so I said "That animal in the sea with a squishy squishy skin and eight legs" they understood immediately, we all giggled, they told me the right word and we continued our conversation. ~ have patience and never give up!