
About this episode
😌 Do you feel nervous when speaking English?
Does your heart beat fast, your mind go blank, and even saying “hello” feels hard?
In this episode of Podcast and Chill, Leo and Gwen talk about social anxiety in a simple, friendly way — especially for English learners 🌱.
PDF: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPwTUTnLsoJAHz53TK0U_nV-31OGpTDuC2mhWe9AIwk/edit?usp=sharing
You’ll learn:
✨ What social anxiety really is
✨ Why your brain “shuts down” when you feel nervous
✨ Why it’s not your English level — it’s your mindset 🧠
✨ 3 simple tools to feel calmer when speaking:
- 🐢 Micro exposure (very small steps)
- 📝 Script phrases to save you when your mind goes blank
- 🌬️ A quick breathing trick to calm your body
We also explain useful vocabulary to talk about your feelings:
📌 anxious
📌 embarrassed
📌 insecure
📌 overwhelmed
📌 self-conscious
This episode is perfect if you:
✔️ Feel shy or scared when speaking English
✔️ Want to build confidence step by step
✔️ Like calm, supportive English listening practice 🎧
📥 Free PDF included
You can download the vocabulary and transcript using the link in the description.
💬 Question for you:
When do you feel most nervous speaking English? Tell us in the comments 👇
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