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May 15
13m 53s

#339 Learn to Be Assertive in English

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Today, we are starting a brand-new series on Assertiveness. Assertiveness is very important when you speak English because it helps you express your thoughts clearly and confidently.
You don’t feel shy, and you don’t feel afraid.

Get the transcript here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/339-learn-to-be-assertive-in-english/

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