Slow processing time in TL

Hello! I am a native English speaker learning Brazilian Portuguese, my goal is to be as conversational as possible for an upcoming trip. I feel like my brain is in super slow motion when listening to Portuguese. I’ll hear a few words that I recognize, translate them in my head, and won’t have time to think about the context of whatever I’m listening to. When conversing I feel like I either put mental effort into listening or speaking but it’s hard to think about both at once. I’m assuming just keep listening/speaking/practicing?? Any other tips? Or anyone who wants to share their struggles??

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