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Jul 20
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105. Speaking English With Confidence

Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP
About this episode

"I will feel confident when I speak like a native"


This is the mindset that many of my students have when they first start working with me inside the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program. 


But what if you could feel confident BEFORE speaking like a native? And what if feeling confident now was an important step to achieving your goal of speaking English like a native?


In this episode I will help you learn how to feel confident NOW so you can be the most successful in your journey to speak English like a native. 


RESOURCES:

⁠TED Talk by Amy Cuddy⁠: Your body language may shape who you are


Confident Thoughts To Practice: 

  • It’s okay to make mistakes
  • The more I practice, the better I get
  • I have the grit and determination to succeed at anything I set my mind to
  • I’m getting better every day
  • I’m proud of the way I keep trying
  • I am good enough right now to speak up and practice
  • If they have a problem with the way I speak English, that’s about them, not about me
  • I speak multiple languages, I’m amazing!
  • I’m tired of staying silent, it’s time to speak up and create the life of my dreams!

What confident thoughts would you add?


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