Please don't let the unfamiliar discourage your involvement. There are some old fashioned words in our Prayer Book. We are interested in you and your participation with us in our worship. To that end, here are a few suggestions. Pray in a manner comfortable to you.
Some people are most comfortable closing their eyes to pray.
Spend some time becoming familiar with the prayers and confessions of the Prayer Book . The more you grasp the words, the freer you are from distraction. Questions about the content of the prayers are good and important, and should be answered. This is a case where familiarity will breed appreciation and comfort. Know that the liturgy can stand by itself, and is at least as important as the sermon.