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May 2022
19m 11s

220. Expectations

HADAR SHEMESH
About this episode

Have you ever thought about the expectations you have of yourself when speaking English?

And while there’s a common belief that high expectations lead to great results – is that really true?

In this podcast episode, I discuss how your expectations may affect your speaking experience, and may do more harm than good.

More episodes on this topic:

Why do I feel like a fraud every time I speak English? https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/

10 Things You Should Stop Doing if you Want to Speak English Fluently https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/05/

Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations https://hadarshemesh.com/freebie-30-affirmations/

50 Powerful Fluency Tips (in under 5 minutes) +PDF https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/105/

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