English with Thiago How To Stop Being Nervous To Speak English & Tips To Build Your Confidence in English
Oct 19, 2025
Overcome your fear of speaking English with practical tips to build confidence. Redefine confidence as a skill gained through action, and learn to view mistakes as valuable data for growth. Shift your focus from perfection to genuine connection with others. Discover breathing techniques to calm anxiety, and face your fears gradually with a five-level exposure plan. Commit to one actionable habit this week to start your journey towards fluent speaking!
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Fear Is A Survival Instinct
- Thiago explains fear of speaking is a survival instinct, not a language problem.
- Recognize the brain protects you from perceived social rejection to reduce its power.
Confidence Is Built By Action
- Thiago reframes confidence as a skill built by action, not a precondition.
- Small speaking actions create memories of success that grow real confidence.
Student Who Chose Action Over Waiting
- Thiago shares a student who forced herself to speak in class despite nerves.
- Her action illustrated that confidence grows from doing, not waiting to feel it.