The idea of a foreign language conversation buddy -- a student fluent in English and learning another language conversing with a student fluent in that language who is trying to learn English -- is nothing new. The students help each other by switching between the two languages for conversation...
the quality of being religious or reverent: acts of piety and charity. levelheaded calm and sensible. teeter move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth: she teetered after him in her high-heeled sandals. • (often teeter between) be unable to decide between different courses; waver: ...
not just those who are shy, so don't feel badly that you haven't made the first move. Hopefully, your girlfriend is the patient type and will give you time to be ready for that first kiss.