The Speak Confident English Podcast

You've studied English for years, and the fear of speaking is still there. The fear of freezing in the moment, of making a mistake, of not being understood. And the truth is, more studying isn't going to fix it.
In this episode, you'll learn why the fear of speaking English is physiological, not a sign that your English isn't good enough. You'll find out what's actually happening in your brain when your mind goes blank, why perfectionism quietly keeps you stuck at a lower level than your real ability, and the difference between a skill gap and a trust gap (and how to know which one is yours).
You'll also get a simple record, evaluate, and pivot practice you can do anywhere, even between meetings or on your commute. It only takes a few minutes and gives your brain real evidence that your English works.
Episode Timestamps: 
00:00 It's not your English level
03:08 The fear of freezing
07:05 2 steps to control fear
13:57 The fear of mistakes
18:23 What helps with mistakes
21:16 The fear of not being understood
27:20 Close your trust gap
Get my free training, Say What You Want in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
Full written lesson: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/fear-of-speaking-english
Fear isn't a sign that something is wrong with you. It's something you can work with, and it gets smaller every time you do.

If you've lost motivation, then it's time to find flow and enjoy your English practice. To find flow means being so focused, so immersed in an activity that you begin to lose time, distractions, and self-doubt. And ultimately, you experience joy in what you're doing.
You might be familiar with flow state learning and finding flow with hobbies such as painting, singing, playing piano, or running. 
You can also find flow in your English language practice to spark motivation and renew your focus.
The goal of this Confident English lesson is to share 4 steps to help you enjoy your English practice through flow state learning.
Get the full lesson or watch the video at the Speak Confident English website: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/find-flow-english-practice
 
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - The power of flow state
01:34 - Flow State & Your English Practice
03:09 - Examples of Being in Flow
04:30 - Benefits of Flow State
06:17 - Step 1 for Finding Flow in Your English Practice
07:47 - Step 2 for Finding Flow in Your English Practice
11:30 - Step 3 for Finding Flow in Your English Practice
15:14 - Step 4 for Finding Flow in Your English Practice
16:30 - 2 Strategies for Common Struggles to Find Flow
 
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How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
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Think about feeling tired after working 9 hours, answering 47 emails, and sitting in traffic for 1 hour after work. You could go home and say, "I'm really tired." But is that what you would say in your native language? Probably not.
My guess is there would be a fun way to express yourself in a more intense way, showing your strong feelings at the moment.
That's what this is about. How to be more expressive in English. English speakers exaggerate constantly, and it's one of the biggest reasons their conversations feel warm, even slightly funny.
To do that, we use hyperbole. And once you understand how it works, you'll start hearing it everywhere. And you'll have the words to do it yourself.
Practice these expressions with my free training — Say What You Want in English → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
Full lesson and transcript → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/sound-more-expressive-in-english-humor-hyperbole
 
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Be funnier & more expressive in English
02:09 Why hyperbole?
04:00 Hyperbole for taking too long
08:23 Hyperbole for extremes
12:33 Practice
 
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If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠
 
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MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU:
How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.

Getting older comes up in conversations all the time (at least for me!) with friends, with family, with colleagues. 
So let's talk about the real English expressions for conversations about aging — what you're noticing, what you're not sure about, and how to be there for a friend going through the same thing. Not just "I feel old."
Expressions covered include: the march of time, take a toll, keep your wits about you, gain some distance, come into your own, and more.
Practice these expressions with my free training — Say What You Want in English → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
Full lesson and transcript → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/how-to-talk-about-aging-in-english/
 
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Getting older... 😬
02:03 Noticing aging
05:27 Uncertainty about aging
08:05 Reflecting on aging
11:14 Supporting others in aging
 
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Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified.
If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠
 
COME SAY 'HI!'
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Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠
 
MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU:
How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.

If building trust in an English-speaking workplace has ever felt harder than it should be, there's a reason for that — and it's not your language skills. It's culture.
In this episode, you'll learn six specific ways to build trust and influence in English-speaking professional environments like the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. These aren't generic communication tips. Each step comes with the exact English phrases you need and an explanation of why these behaviors matter culturally — so you can make informed choices about how you communicate.
You'll walk away with phrases for showing genuine interest in your colleagues, listening in a way that builds real connection, owning mistakes with confidence, sharing credit specifically and effectively, setting honest expectations without disappointing people, and leading by example.
This is a lesson worth listening to more than once — keep a notebook nearby the first time through.
Get my free training, Say What You Want in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
Full written lesson: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-phrases-for-building-trust-at-work
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Trust — a superpower
01:28 Invest time in each person
06:55 Listen to understand
11:06 Own mistakes
15:20 Share credit
17:08 Keep promises
20:00 Lead by example
22:30 How to practice
 
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Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified.
If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠
 
COME SAY 'HI!'
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠
 
MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU:
How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.