English with Thiago How To Stop Being Nervous To Speak English & Tips To Build Your Confidence in English
Oct 19, 2025
Overcome your fear of speaking English with practical tips to build confidence. Redefine confidence as a skill gained through action, and learn to view mistakes as valuable data for growth. Shift your focus from perfection to genuine connection with others. Discover breathing techniques to calm anxiety, and face your fears gradually with a five-level exposure plan. Commit to one actionable habit this week to start your journey towards fluent speaking!
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Student Who Chose Action Over Waiting
- Thiago shares a student who forced herself to speak in class despite nerves.
- Her action illustrated that confidence grows from doing, not waiting to feel it.
Mistake Journal Transformed Shame Into Data
- Thiago describes his shame spiral after mistakes and how a journal helped him.
- Writing mistakes normalized errors and turned shame into clear learning steps.
Use Belly Breathing To Calm Nerves
- Practice diaphragmatic (belly) breathing daily to lower baseline anxiety.
- Use deep belly breaths to signal safety and calm your body's panic response.