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Jul 2025
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#346 Anxiety when Speaking English

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

In today's episode, we're going to talk about something very real—but often hidden: 👉 Why speaking English feels stressful…
👉 And how you can feel calmer, more focused, and more confident when you speak.

Before we start, you can get the transcript at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

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