Today I am able to speak and write in my own unique style. My English may be still fraught with many mistakes. However I am glad about the fact that I have come this far.

Today my English skill, both speaking and writing is based more on my understanding of the right and wrong usage of this language than a systematic knowledge of the correct grammar and rules. I am not worried about my mistakes but I am concerned about it and also keen to improve and eliminate errors. My skill of this language comes more from my reading, listening to others speak, and more recently my budding writing skills.

Just like how I handle my mother tongue Malayalam with very little idea about its grammar, I think that one can manage to speak, read, and write English fairly well with an understanding one develops over time through his reading, speaking, listening to others, and writing. This is my message to those who still think they cant handle this language because they don't know the correct grammar.

About speaking, I would like to tell those who are still shy, to just go out and speak. Be absolutely fearless! Only quality you need to be a skilled speaker in English is the willingness to correct yourself constantly and the readiness to use all opportunities to learn. Listen to others who speak well and do not miss any opportunity to learn from them. You will eventually reach a stage you are no longer worried what others would think when you speak.

Do not misunderstand that grammar is unimportant.  A systematic study will be highly beneficial and important. My point was that for the purpose of handling English, don't stop if you are not confident of your grammar and vocabulary. My recommendation is that consider perfect grammar and a rich vocabulary very seriously and work hard towards that goal. However, be aware that you can also handle this language with a less than thorough understanding of English grammar.