Category: Confidence
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Does speaking another language cause anxiety?
For some people—most people, actually, the data say around 70%—speaking another language makes them feel anxious, silly and uncomfortable. I am one of those people, and also a language teacher, so I have some insights on this topic. The holy grail, from a learner’s perspective, is feeling at ease when speaking to other people in…
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We all have a superpower
We all have a superpower: our ability to learn whatever we put our minds to. And we all have kryptonite: self-doubt, mental blocks, stress, conflicting values and priorities—good days and bad. My one-to-one English courses recognise your superpower and manage your kryptonite. Together, we focus on the exact conversations you need to have, building your…