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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 13 MIN

35: Overcoming Language Anxiety and Embracing Your Accent

from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

35. Learning a new language is one thing, but speaking it with confidence? That’s a whole different challenge. Roula shares her journey of learning Dutch and the pressures of proving herself beyond her accent, while Rosie talks about her fear of mispronouncing French and avoiding speaking altogether. We unpack the quirks of accents, linguistic mirroring, and even the languages we dream in. Plus, Roula has a special request—send us a voice message in your own language! Tune in and let us know: do you embrace your accent or try to hide it?--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast

35. Learning a new language is one thing, but speaking it with confidence? That’s a whole different challenge. Roula shares her journey of learning Dutch and the pressures of proving herself beyond her accent, while Rosie talks about her fear of mispronouncing French and avoiding speaking altogether. We unpack the quirks of accents, linguistic mirroring, and even the languages we dream in. Plus, Roula has a special request—send us a voice message in your own language! Tune in and let us know:...

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35. Learning a new language is one thing, but speaking it with confidence? That’s a whole different challenge. Roula shares her journey of learning Dutch and the pressures of proving herself beyond her accent, while Rosie talks about her fear of...

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