31/05/2023
🥂 Cheers to stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the spotlight 🎤✨! *versión español en los comentarios*
If you've followed me for a while, you'll probably know that I used to suffer horrible anxiety when speaking Spanish. And if you've listened to me talk about my master's project, you might also know that a common source of language anxiety, and one that I identify with, is a fear of public speaking...
If you had told me, even last year, that I would be signing up *voluntarily* to speak at a conference, I would have shown you this face: 😰😱. However, in January, I made a promise to myself that 2023 would be the year of saying 'yes' and pushing my boundaries. So far, I have said yes to telling my story to the current students of my master's, I have done a full hour online masterclass *in Spanish* about reducing speaking anxiety, and now... I have spoken at a conference about the topic I'm most passionate about!!
Guys.. I'm proud of myself 🤭🥰.
My hope is that this serves as inspiration to many of you who may have experienced similar fears. I used to skip graded presentations in university because I was too scared to speak in front of my classmates, which cost me marks. I used to feel anxious speaking Spanish in almost any situation... Now look at me! 🤩
Let's get to know each other in the comments! You will quickly realise that you're not alone in your fears and obstacles. We are all in this together 💗.
🫠 What's your story?
🫠 Are you nervous to speak English?
🫠 What makes you nervous?
🫠 What advice would you give to others (language learning tips)
