do not be shy!
that is okay
do not be shy!that is okay,because mispronouncing even just a single vowel can change the meaning of an entire word completely,and someone thinks Japanese is a difficult language to learn,and then these 10 tips are indeed very helpful in that challenging path to learning Japanese.
anyway,Listening and Reading a lot will also boost your learning in so many ways, as the more you are exposed to this language, the better your brain will receive it.