In this episode, I talk about how perfectionism can stop us from improving in a new language. I’ll share my personal journey of accepting my accent and occasional mistakes in Spanish, and how this mindset shift can help you embrace your unique voice in English.

When you accept your English as it is today, you’ll feel more confident, speak up more, and improve faster. Even us native speakers don’t speak perfect (by the book) English!

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Tú puedes. Let’s break free from perfection and start speaking with confidence!

🎧 Key Insights

• Why perfectionism can paralyze your progress in English.
• The liberating power of accepting your accent and mistakes.
• How focusing on communication, rather than perfection, leads to deeper connections.
• Practical advice for letting go of the fear of sounding “less than perfect.”

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Let’s break free from perfectionism and start communicating with confidence! 🌟

Aqui tienes un extracto del capítulo 3. Here I explore how our fear of making mistakes and worrying about others’ reactions can create false beliefs about our abilities.

It’s so common for us to assume that others won’t understand us (before we even try), or that our language skills aren’t "good enough" - but this is just F.E.A.R.: False Evidence Appearing Real.

There are many factors involved in communication, many of which are out of your control.

If you found this helpful, subscribe to the podcast for more insights and personal stories about building confidence in English and overcoming your fears of making mistakes.

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Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, & on YouTube with automatic subtitles.

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Ojo....Losing the FEAR will help you speak up and from there you will improve. Tú Puedes!

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¡Ya estamos en diciembre! Un mes de celebraciones, reuniones, y por supuesto aprendizaje.

Entre reuniones sociales, comidas y luces de Navidad, es importante recordar que disfrutar de las festividades y aprender inglés sí es posible.

Escuchar podcast es una de las muchas formas de aprender inglés de forma natural y sin esfuerzo. Recuerda que exponerte al idioma no es solo para el “ahora”, es una inversión a futuro, mejora tu comprensión a largo plazo y ganarás confianza al hablar.

Este mes, entre celebraciones y propósitos, cada vez que escuches un podcast cuenta, y cada decisión importa.

Descarga tu guía interactiva de podcasts, con varios niveles y temática diversa, haciendo clic AQUÍ.

ABOUT THIS EXTRACTO:

In this short and useful extract from episode 2, I share some easy ways to include English in your daily routine.

Listening, watching, and speaking English regularly will help you progress faster.

Key Insights:

• Listening, watching, and speaking English regularly will help you progress faster.
• Small practice is better than big sessions.
• Combine your English learning habits with what you do already.

This episode is a reminder that IMMERSION IN KEY. By inputting English into your daily life - in small, easy and enjoyable ways, you’ll soon start to see, hear and FEEL the difference.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, & on YouTube with automatic subtitles.

🌟 Let’s connect on: LinkedIn

💬 Have a question or a topic you’d like me to cover? Drop me a message via LinkedIn or email me at richard@procoachenglish.com, I’d love to hear from you!

Ojo....Communication is what matters most! Tú Puedes!

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Intercambio de idiomas en España | Encuentra compañeros de intercambio de idiomas con Tandem