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Have you ever had the perfect sentence ready in English… and then said nothing, because you were scared of making a mistake?

This week I’m sharing some of my most embarrassing Spanish mistakes (including the gin-scented candle and an unfortunate chicken order 🙈), why so many brilliant B2 learners never speak English with anyone, and how one of my students went from staying silent in meetings to speaking up with confidence in just six weeks.

In this episode:

• Why we hold ourselves to a higher standard in English than in our own language
• How mistakes can actually make people like you MORE
• What vergüenza really means, and why it’s so hard to translate
• 5 practical ways to stop being scared of speaking English

🎯 Join our FREE 5-day Use of English challenge. It starts today, and it’s a safe place to get things wrong and learn from it: info.cherylmalanek.com/challenge

If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s episode. And if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram (@cambridgeconcheryl) and let’s chat.

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 We live in an "add to cart" world where we expect everything instantly. But you cannot download fluency. In this episode, we expose the instant-gratification trap that is causing thousands of language learners to fail or quit when they are actually doing great. We break down the illusion of "fake progress" created by flashy apps and spoon-fed lessons, and explore what it really takes to conquer the Cambridge Exam: one of the most prestigious language qualifications in the world. Reaching C1 level is a mountain few ever climb. If you are tired of the flashy stars and ready for real, exceptional mastery, this episode is for you. 

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You understand everything your teacher says. You understand all the listenings in your course book. So why does it suddenly feel like your English has dropped to A1 level when you speak or listen to a native speaker? 

That's what we will be chatting about in this episode. 

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In this episode we look at what we think is the problem and what is actually the problem with our English. Don't waste years focusing on the wrong thing.

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What if the thing you think is holding back your English isn't actually the problem?

Sometimes we're so focused on fixing one weakness that we completely overlook what's really stopping us from making progress.

Let's talk about it!

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AI can be an incredible tool for learning English, but what happens when it starts doing too much of the thinking for you?

In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between using AI to support your learning and accidentally outsourcing the very skills you’re trying to improve.

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So, this week: suits, crap tailors, AI, generic courses… and why human connection still matters when you’re learning English.

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 If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat. 

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Most people use Chat GPT the same way they use a Google search engine. This is not going to help you when learning a language. In today's episode I'll show you exactly how to make the most of Chat GPT.

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 If this episode helped you, make sure you subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s training, and if you need help with your English, send me a message on Instagram and let's chat. 

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