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Ep197. ft. Judy Thompson - The Fear Factor in Language Learning: Why Knowledge Doesn’t Turn Into Speech (Part 1)
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
2026-03-31·00:34:25
Episode summary
In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: Fear is not just a feeling in language learning. It is often the invisible wall between knowing and speaking. In this first part of a powerful conversation with Judy Thompson, we unpack why so many learners stay silent even when they already know enough to communicate.
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Fear is not just a feeling in language learning. It is often the invisible wall between knowing and speaking. In this first part of a powerful conversation with Judy Thompson, we unpack why so many learners stay silent even when they already know enough to communicate. This…