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What to do after you freeze and forget what to say in English.

What to do after you freeze and forget what to say in English.

Update: 2024-09-10
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What To Do After You Freeze And Forget What To Say In English

Freezing in an English conversation or during the CELPIP exam can be nerve-racking and can totally bring your confidence down to zero.

In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, you'll learn practical tips and strategies to overcome one of the most commonly held fears: speaking in front of someone else.

I'll share a time that I froze in public while I was learning Spanish, and pass on the lessons that I Iearned from it - and yes, you do survive such embarrassing moments! (I have plenty I could tell you about!)

Listen to get three introvert-approved techniques to handle those awful moments when you freeze and forget everything you thought you knew about English!

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The National Social Anxiety Center - Public Speaking Anxiety

University of Florida - Public Speaking: Getting beyond the fear through the three P's

00:00 Introduction: The Fear of Freezing in English Conversations

01:59 Welcome to the Speak English Fearlessly Podcast

03:54 Personal Story: Overcoming Freezing Moments in Spanish

08:24 Practical Tips to Overcome Freezing in English

17:24 Bonus Tip: Handling Shyness in English Conversations

18:37 Conclusion and Encouragement

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What to do after you freeze and forget what to say in English.

What to do after you freeze and forget what to say in English.

Aaron Nelson