Ever start speaking English… and suddenly forget the word you need? Your mind goes blank. You freeze. And it feels like your confidence disappears.

In this episode, you'll learn what to do in that exact moment — so you can recover quickly and keep going with calm, clarity, and confidence.

What you'll learn today:

– Why freezing doesn't mean your English is bad

– The 3 Rs: a proven method to recover when your mind goes blank

– Real recovery phrases fluent speakers use in everyday conversation

– How to stay focused under pressure (without striving for perfection)

This episode is especially helpful if you're a shy English speaker, struggle with English speaking anxiety, or want more tools to think in English when it matters most.

🎧 Listen, take what works for you, and practice using one recovery phrase today.

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Fluency speakers forget words

01:24 Why you forget words when speaking

04:18 The 4 'Rs' to stay fluent

04:35 Step 1: Recenter

06:12 Step 2: Return

07:42 Step 3: Relax

12:58 What's next for you

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