To play this video you need to enable JavaScript. The fear of public speaking is common even in a person’s first language, and in a foreign language, it can feel even scarier. This fear can come when ...

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript. It's easy to lose speaking confidence after having experiences where people don't understand you. People sometimes think the solution is to lose their ...

Think about the last time you told a story to a friend. You probably adjusted it halfway through. You saw their eyebrows lift. You noticed them lean in, or glance away. You clarified a detail. You ...

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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript. "My arms and legs start trembling. My, my heart pounds as if trying to escape my chest. It's a full fight-or-flight response.” - Miguel "One of the ...

Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups. Find more programmes to improve your English at bbclearningenglish.com. In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan ...

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