Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake while speaking another language?

A natural way to answer

Yes, more than once. The one I remember most is using completely the wrong word in a shop, and the assistant looking very confused. It was awkward, but we both ended up laughing about it.

Key phrases to use

• burst out laughing — to start laughing suddenly and uncontrollably“When I said it wrong, everyone burst out laughing.”
• stick with you — to remain in your memory for a long time“Mistakes you make out loud really stick with you.”