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Aug 6
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174. The Excuses That Might Be Holding Y...

My English Matters
About this episode

Are you telling yourself, “I’m too old,” “I don’t have time,” or “My English is already okay”?


In this episode, Aisya unpacks the most common excuses that hold people back from improving their English, and why these thoughts are more normal than you think.


She'll share practical strategies to help you overcome these mental blocks so you can keep growing your confidence in English!


To learn even more with us, make sure to sign up to our FREE course, Speaking with Confidence. Go to myenglishmatters.com/subscribe to sign up!

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