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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
#421 - 6 Reasons You Still Feel NERVOUS When Speaking English — 6 Things Not to Do, How to Stop Feeling Insecure and Face the Fear of Making Mistakes in English
Dec 23, 2024
Dive into the common reasons that trigger nervousness when speaking English. Discover the power of courage over mere confidence and how it fuels your language journey. Embrace mistakes as a natural part of learning, and find humor in the challenges faced along the way. Reflecting on personal experiences, the speakers share practical strategies and vocabulary tips to ease frustrations. Get ready to empower yourself to speak fearlessly and view every stumble as a stepping stone toward growth!
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- True confidence in language learning stems from repeated success and the courage to take initial steps despite uncertainty.
- Embracing mistakes as growth opportunities rather than sources of shame fosters resilience and motivation in the language acquisition journey.
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The Overrated Nature of Confidence
Confidence is often seen as an essential trait for effective communication, but it can be overrated. The discussion highlights that true confidence comes from repeated success in specific tasks, rather than from an inherent belief in oneself. It emphasizes the importance of courage—the courage to take the initial steps without prior assurance of success. The conversation references a quote by Debbie Millman, which elaborates that overly confident individuals may be compensating for insecurities, making courage a more crucial quality in language learning.
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