The Level Up English Podcast
#264 Increase Your Confidence to Speak English with Clare
Mar 20, 2024
Join language coach Clare from the Smart English Coach podcast as we discuss building confidence in language learning, debunking limiting beliefs, the impact of age on learning, and the importance of body language in communication. Explore techniques like the 1% sports coaching method and incremental improvements for success in language proficiency.
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Quick takeaways
- Improving language skills through consistent small adjustments is comparable to the 1% sports coaching method, leading to significant progress and motivating learners.
- Overcoming limiting beliefs like feeling too old to learn by rewriting negative beliefs and faking confidence is crucial for empowering language learners.
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The 1% Sports Coaching Method for Language Learning
Breaking down language learning into small improvements similar to the 1% sports coaching method used for the British men's cycling team. Focusing on small adjustments like correcting grammar mistakes, improving pronunciation, and expanding vocabulary. The method emphasizes making consistent small changes that accumulate to significant progress, making learning less overwhelming and more motivating.
