Learning English can feel confusing when you notice more mistakes even as your speaking improves. Join Sarah and Mike for a slow, easy English podcast about self-doubt and speaking confidence, from hesitating over a café order to sharing your opinion at dinner.

Do you keep thinking about one English mistake long after the conversation ends? You'll practise talking about self-doubt, starting again with “Let me say that again,” buying time with “How can I put this,” checking details with “Just to check,” and noticing one thing you said well that day.

This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to build everyday speaking confidence, describe their worries, and keep a conversation going after a mistake.

💡 Tip: When you replay a mistake, write down one thing you said well that day.

📚 Vocabulary in this episode

• self-doubt: not trusting your own ability

• self-esteem: how much you value yourself

• cringe: feel embarrassed by something

• replay: remember a moment again

• dwell on: keep thinking about something bad

• stumble over your words: make small mistakes while speaking

• mumble: speak quietly and not clearly

• clam up: stop talking because you're nervous

• nerve-racking: making you feel very nervous

• tense up: your body gets tight from stress

• insecure: not feeling sure about yourself

🎯 In this episode, you can practise:

• Talking About Self-Doubt In English

• Speaking English When You Feel Nervous

• Starting Again After A Mistake

• Buying Time To Find Your Words

• Checking Details With Coworkers

• Noticing Your English Progress

• Daily English conversation

• English shadowing practice

• B1 English vocabulary

At Everyday English Academy, Sarah and Mike help English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations, with room for mistakes along the way.

Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike, with time to pause and try again.

Keep practising along, and remember one thing you said well today. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

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