E207
Ep207. ft. Marina Menna - The Real Reason You Freeze in English Conversations (Part 1)
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: Why do intelligent professionals suddenly freeze in English? In Part 1, Marina Menna breaks down the real psychology behind going blank: overthinking, fear of judgment, cognitive overload, perfectionism, and the vulnerability of speaking in a second language. This episode is for serious English learners, professionals, and educators who know the language—but still struggle to speak when pressure hits.
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Why do intelligent professionals suddenly freeze in English? In Part 1, Marina Menna breaks down the real psychology behind going blank: overthinking, fear of judgment, cognitive overload, perfectionism, and the vulnerability of speaking in a second language. This episode is for serious English learners, professionals, and educators who know the language—but still struggle to speak when pressure hits. Start building real speaking confidence: www.mikenglishonline.com #englishlearning #englishfluency #speakingconfidence #languagelearning #businessenglish #learnenglish #englishpodcast