Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. #346 Anxiety when Speaking English
Jul 10, 2025
Discover the hidden stress behind speaking English and learn why anxiety often overshadows language skills. Uncover practical tips to cultivate calmness and confidence in your conversations. Enjoy a storytelling segment that illustrates overcoming fears through emotional connection, proving that nerves can be conquered. Embrace the power of focus to enhance your speaking experience!
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Anxiety Is a State Problem
- Anxiety about speaking English is a state of pressure, fear, or self-doubt, not just a vocabulary or grammar problem.
- Your emotional state controls your fluency; calm state leads to clear speech, tense state leads to stuck words.
Reset Your State Before Speaking
- Pause before speaking, take slow breaths, and relax your shoulders to calm your state.
- Notice physical tension or fast breathing, then slow it down for clearer speech.
Aim For Connection, Not Perfection
- Don't aim for perfect grammar or pronunciation when speaking English.
- Aim to connect with others through real conversation instead of treating it like a test.