mw, you said “But taling to Hashem in your own langauge is definitely a great idea, and I can testify it really helps one devolop a real relationship relationship with HKB”H.”
Last week on another thread, I said that at my shul (Conservative) just before the silent part of the Amidah, they say that you can use the Hebrew, the English or words of your own choosing. I was told by another poster that this incorrect and shouldn’t be done. I know a few people at my shul who just pour out their hearts at this time. I choose to daven the Hebrew portion but occasionally read the English to refresh myself on the meaning. I know that many people use Hebrew only siddurs, but I am happy that we use a bilingual one as my Hebrew reading skills are pretty good, but my understanding of much of the davening is lacking.