Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: My big problem was that I was shy and hated to speak the language . I was so afraid of how stupid I sounded and had a lot of problems with the accent . I was willing to fail the course if it required that I speak the language but luckily it never came to that .

Answer:

My insecurity bout correct pronunciation led me to think I would be ridiculed .



Why was I so intent on not speaking the language ?