Tired of working so hard but still feeling shy or stuck in English? To become a confident English speaker, shift your focus and use the right strategies for practice. What you learn today has the power to quickly boost your progress.

With practical steps to get you started, you'll stop believing myths that stop your progress. Instead, have a clear way to practice English so that THIS YEAR is the year you become a confident English speaker.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 The Challenge of Clarity, Fluency, & Confidence

01:15 Myths vs. What Is True in Language Learning

03:20 5 Common Myths

03:45 Why do some people seem like naturally confident speakers?

09:45 I struggle with fast English, but I need it for fluency, right?

13:55 How can I get clarification and still seem confident?

15:44 How do confident speakers deal with setbacks?

21:14 How can I learn to be confident if it isn't easy for me?

23:18 The Confidence-Learning Cycle

24:18 8 Ways to Practice and Become a Confident Speaker

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