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Can You Get Your English Back After a Long Break?

October 28, 2026 · 27 min

Coming back to English after a long break was a shock for Olga. She couldn't express her thoughts anymore. If you want to get your English back too, you'll hear what helped her, step by step. Olga lives in Ukraine, and I've known her since…
How to Express Relief in English | 8 Idioms & Expressions

October 21, 2026 · 19 min

How do you express relief in English when you want to say more than "I'm so relieved"? Learn eight idioms and expressions to describe moments when a worry is gone, you've avoided a problem, or you've made it through something difficult…
Linking Words to Tell Better Stories in English

October 14, 2026 · 21 min

Want to tell better stories in English? When you're telling a story, you're already thinking about the words you need, your grammar, and what happened. Having a few familiar linking words and phrases makes it easier to move from one part…
How to Finish Speaking in English Without an Awkward Silence

October 7, 2026 · 10 min

How do you finish speaking in English so people know you're done and the conversation can keep moving? Sometimes you finish a story, share an opinion, or give an update… and then everyone waits. In this episode, you'll learn how to make…
I'm Not Afraid to Speak English Anymore

September 30, 2026 · 30 min

After years of feeling nervous about speaking English in the United States, Mirtha can now say: "I'm not afraid anymore." In this month's Confident English Conversation, Mirtha and I talk about her experience moving to the US, overcoming…

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Speak English with Confident Authority: Assertive vs Aggressive

September 23, 2026 · 19 min

Want to speak English with confident authority without sounding more aggressive than you intended? In this episode, you'll hear how your words, tone, and the situation can change what your listener hears. We compare assertive and…
How to Organize Your Thoughts When Speaking English (Stop Rambling)

September 16, 2026 · 13 min

When someone asks what you think in English, do several ideas come to mind at once? You know you have something to say, but you don't know what to say first. In this episode, you'll learn how to organize your thoughts when speaking…
English Fluency: 3 Types of Speaking Practice You Actually Need

September 9, 2026 · 16 min

English fluency can feel easy in one conversation and difficult in another. You may answer simple questions easily, then lose your train of thought when you need to speak for several minutes. Or perhaps you speak clearly one-to-one, but…
Should You Stop Saying "Very" in English? No. Here's Why.

September 2, 2026 · 17 min

You've probably heard this advice: stop saying very in English. Use stronger words instead. In this episode, I'll tell you why the answer is no. Words like very, really, so, and super are called intensifiers. They make an idea stronger…
English Confidence Is a Choice | A Real English Conversation with Anna

August 26, 2026 · 25 min

Is confidence in English something you have or something you choose? In this real English conversation, my guest Anna and I talk about the myths vs reality of confidence in speaking another language. Anna and I are both strong introverts…
Build Social Fluency in English Through Authentic Small Talk

August 19, 2026 · 11 min

A coworker says, "I'm already on my third cup of coffee, and it's not even ten." You understand every word. But what do you say next? That small moment is an invitation, and knowing what to do with it is the start of social fluency in…
How to Tell a Story in English: 3 Past Tenses for Storytelling

August 12, 2026 · 13 min

You know what happened. You remember every detail. But when you tell a story in English, it can be hard to show when each thing happened. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use 3 past tenses to tell one clear story. The past simple tells…

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About the show

Build your English confidence and speak fluently — even if you feel shy, stuck, or nervous right now. I'm Annemarie, the founder of Speak Confident English and an English fluency coach with 20+ years of experience. Every week, I share proven strategies to help you go from, "I understand English," to "I speak it clearly and confidently." With every episode, learn exactly what to say — and how to say it — so you can speak with calm clarity at work, in conversations, and in everyday life. 🎧 Free Fluency Training → speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english