Fluent and Fearless

Fluent & Fearless: Why Virtual Meetings are Harder for ESL Speakers

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In our last episode, host Katherine Arthur talked about how Zoom and virtual meetings have changed the way all of us use our voice, and why so many people experience what’s often called Zoom fatigue or Zoom voice.

Today’s episode is a follow-up, and it’s an important one.

Because if you’re a professional who speaks English as a second language, virtual meetings don’t just feel tiring—they can feel extra demanding.

You may notice your voice feels tighter.
You may feel more self-conscious about your pronunciation or communication skills.
And you might leave meetings thinking, “Why is this so much harder online than in person?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s nothing “wrong” with your voice.

In this episode of Fluent & Fearless, Katherine talks about:

  • Why Zoom affects ESL professionals differently
  • What Zoom voice can look like for non-native speakers
  • And most importantly, practical, realistic ways to sound clearer, stronger, and more confident in virtual meetings.

    • Find out how remote video calls change the way your voice sounds and feels...and how you can get your natural voice back.

    ...more
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    Fluent and FearlessBy Katherine Arthur