I don't rely on their compliments. I just see that those I do business with have no trouble understanding me whatsoever, which is my immediate goal.tourist пишет: ↑03 май 2019, 12:40 Eager Beaver,for all we know, you may (or may not) speak well.Eager Beaver пишет: ↑02 май 2019, 18:08 Of course, I can speak - and quite a few native speakers say that I do it well
But I wouldn't rely on native's opinion as an ultimate proof of my abilities.
Westerners in general are inherently polite, sometimes to a fault.
They instinctively want to make you feel good often to your detriment.
Just be careful with their compliments and excessive, often insincere praise )
Besides, I'm currently taking classes from a professional teacher (BA English and Literature, MA TESOL) who's sure I've already reached C1 in speaking and insists on me doing a short CAE prep course.