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BritSpeakPod
by Dan @ BritSpeak
Welcome to the BritSpeakPod, your go-to podcast for improving your communication skills in the UK. Whether you're new to the country or have been living here for a while, this weekly podcast is designed to help you navigate the nuances of British communication and culture. Join us as we explore tips and tricks to help you build a better life, advance your career, and foster stronger relationships in your new environment.
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107 - The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck About Perfect English
Get the STOP FREEZING Workshop - https://www.britspeak.co/freezeBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-planIn this episode, I talk about a few ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark Manson and how they apply to English learners.This is not really a book review. It’s about what happens when you care too much about every part of your English at the same time.If you’re constantly worrying about grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, accent, mistakes, and what other people think, your brain gets overloaded. And when your brain gets overloaded, speaking becomes much harder.In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we will talk about:Why caring about everything can make your English worseHow speaking anxiety creates a cycle that keeps you stuckWhy the fear of freezing can actually cause you to freezeWhy mistakes are not proof that your English is badHow to choose better problems when practising EnglishWhy confidence comes from action, not waiting until you feel readyWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode focuses on real communication... not just learning more words, but actually knowing what to say and how to say it in real situations.Who am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, and I’ve been living in Japan since 2016. I help people who understand English but freeze when it’s their turn to speak, so they can communicate clearly, confidently, and naturally in real conversations.Learn from me for free:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speakArticles - https://www.britspeak.co/blogInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/britspeakWork with me:Coaching - https://www.britspeak.co/storeAcademy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyCourses - https://www.britspeak.co/courses
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106 - Staying quiet even though you understand?
Get the Starter Kit - https://www.britspeak.co/starter-kitBook Your Action Plan Call -https://www.britspeak.co/action-planYou understand everything in English… but when it’s your turn to speak in a meeting, you either say very little… or nothing at all.In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in that moment… why your brain slows down under pressure, why you miss your chance to speak, and why this has nothing to do with your English level.This isn’t about learning more vocabulary or grammar. It’s about learning how to enter conversations earlier, organise your thoughts quickly, and contribute clearly… even when you don’t feel ready.In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, we will talk about:Why you stay quiet in meetings (even when you understand everything)What’s actually happening in your brain when you try to speak under pressureWhy waiting for the “perfect sentence” makes things worseThe real reason confident speakers seem faster and more naturalHow to enter a conversation before your idea is fully readyA simple structure to give clear answers without overthinkingA practical way to start contributing more in conversations this weekWant more episodes? https://www.britspeakpod.comWelcome to BritSpeakPod, a podcast designed to help you stop freezing and start communicating in English with confidence. Each episode focuses on real communication... not just learning more words, but actually knowing what to say and how to say it in real situations.Who am I?My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, and I’ve been living in Japan since 2016. I help people who understand English but freeze when it’s their turn to speak, so they can communicate clearly, confidently, and naturally in real conversations.Learn from me for free:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speakArticles - https://www.britspeak.co/blogInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/britspeakWork with me:Coaching - https://www.britspeak.co/storeAcademy - https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-academyCourses - https://www.britspeak.co/courses
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the BritSpeakPod, your go-to podcast for improving your communication skills in the UK. Whether you're new to the country or have been living here for a while, this weekly podcast is designed to help you navigate the nuances of British communication and culture. Join us as we explore tips and tricks to help you build a better life, advance your career, and foster stronger relationships in your new environment.
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