Not everyone will behaves like that, though =) If your faith is strong, then you have nothing to fear. Besides, as mentioned in my first post, I am searching for a family in Qatar now. But, either ways, I believe you can do all this sort of "haram-ness" where ever you are located. I know I will figure out a way to have access to alcoholic drinks in Qatar if I please, and I can always sneak out (whether from college or whatever) with men without anyone knowing. Whether in Qatar or the West, it won't make much of a difference in that department.

So, how did you work on your speaking? Please enlighten me and share your methods. I might be able to implement them. Although I'm still not convinced that there's a better way than to actually interact with the speakers of the language and practice it.