2026-03-09 I’m scared I can’t be myself – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I am an introvert, and I tend to be very self-conscious about what I speak and how I speak. The…
2026-03-03 How to celebrate your progress – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting better Often when we start learning a language, progress is fast and noticeable because you…
2026-03-02 I’m scared I’m not improving – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“These days I feel less confident about my English. I can see my bad points.” – Shin, Japan Introduction Sometimes…
2026-02-24 How to show your funny side in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting the joke Being in a conversation when everyone starts laughing and you don’t know why…
2026-02-23 I’m scared I won’t get the joke – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“Instead of being able to joke or say what I really think, I get stuck trying to find the right…
2026-02-17 How to speak clearly in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not being understood It’s easy to lose speaking confidence after having experiences where people don’t understand you.…
2026-02-16 I’m scared people won’t understand me – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“When I start to realise that people don’t understand me, I lost my confidence after it.” – Anna, Ukraine “When…
2026-02-10 How to build your speaking confidence – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of speaking in front of others The fear of public speaking is common even in a person’s first…
2026-02-09 I’m scared of speaking in front of people – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“My arms and legs start trembling. My, my heart pounds as if trying to escape my chest. It’s a full…
2026-02-03 What to do if you can’t understand someone – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not understanding someone The fear of speaking a foreign language is often talked about, but what about…
2026-02-02 I’m scared I won’t understand people – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I’m scared, scared when I don’t understand the other people.” – Paola “It’s really hard to understand British accent. Like…
2026-01-27 What to do when your mind goes blank – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of forgetting words Forgetting words mid conversation is a very common experience and can lead to panic, frustration,…
2026-01-26 I’m scared I’ll forget my words – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I know what I want to say, but no words come to mind. It’s like my mind just shuts down.”…
2026-01-20 How to fight the fear of mistakes – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of making mistakes The fear of making mistakes can come from the fear of judgement. Often we’re worried…
2026-01-19 I’m scared of making mistakes – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I felt really insecure sometimes because I was like, oh, am I saying the right things?” – Deivid “I put…
2026-05-05 Phrases with ‘keep’ – English In A Minute
Introduction We wouldn’t want to keep these phrases from you. There are a few phrases in English with the word…
2026-04-28 Phrases with ‘game’ – English In A Minute
Introduction Let’s create a game plan for your English learning! There are a few phrases in English with the word…
2026-04-21 Phrases with ‘friend’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘friend’ means – it’s someone you like, trust and enjoy spending time with. But did you…
2026-04-14 Phrases with ‘say’ – English In A Minute
Introduction What would you say about finding some new English phrases to learn? There are a few phrases in English…
2026-04-07 Phrases with ‘change’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘change’ means – it’s when something becomes different or altered in some way. But did you…