Tired of working so hard but still feeling shy or stuck in English? To become a confident English speaker, shift your focus and use the right strategies for practice. What you learn today has the power to quickly boost your progress. With practical steps to get you started, you'll stop believing myths that stop your progress. Instead, have a clear way to practice English so that THIS YEAR is the year you become a confident English speaker. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 The Challenge of Clarity, Fluency, & Confidence 01:15 Myths vs. What Is True in Language Learning 03:20 5 Common Myths 03:45 Why do some people seem like naturally confident speakers? 09:45 I struggle with fast English, but I need it for fluency, right? 13:55 How can I get clarification and still seem confident? 15:44 How do confident speakers deal with setbacks? 21:14 How can I learn to be confident if it isn't easy for me? 23:18 The Confidence-Learning Cycle 24:18 8 Ways to Practice and Become a Confident Speaker --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full notes for the episode at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/practical-steps-to-be-a-confident-english-speaker If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.

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