The Speak Confident English Podcast
Build your English confidence and speak fluently — even if you feel shy, stuck, or nervous right now. I'm Annemarie, the founder of Speak Confident English and an English fluency coach with 20+ years of experience. Every week, I share proven strategies to help you go from, “I understand English,” to “I speak it clearly and confidently.” With every episode, learn exactly what to say — and how to say it — so you can speak with calm clarity at work, in conversations, and in everyday life. 🎧 Free Fluency Training → speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english
Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English.
In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions.
Whether you're giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with nex
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Need to give a project update in English that gets attention? Master a 3‑step system to deliver a clear, professional project status update—so you can report progress, flag challenges, and impress your boss in every meeting.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Why project updates feel stressful
2:07 Common mistakes to avoid
4:20 What's possible when you have the right structure
5:18 IKEA‑inspired “headline first” strategy
5:50 Start with th
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Master your spontaneous speaking skills and enjoy fluent English conversations with strategies that help you respond quickly and feel more comfortable in the moment.
If you've ever felt nervous in an English conversation, thinking
• What if someone asks me a question?
• What if I don't understand the question?
• What if I feel stuck and don't know what to say?
• What if I make a mistake?
You're not alone.
Speaking spontaneously can be a c
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Get the vocabulary you need to describe personality in English. In both personal and professional situations, it’s not uncommon to have questions that explore your personality and characteristics. That means you’ll need the right vocabulary to describe personality - how you typically think, behave, and feel.
If you’ve ever felt unsure how to describe your unique qualities in an English conversation, a job interview, or even on your social media bio, you’re not alone.
WHAT’S COVERED
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Unlock the secrets of effective workplace English networking. In this episode, you'll learn how to network in English confidently, including mastering the art of coffee chats and informal informational interviews.
This is your ultimate resource for understanding the nuances of English networking, providing practical tips and strategies to enhance your communication skills and build meaningful professional relationships.
Whether it's a casual coffee chat, an informal informational int
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Transform how you think in English and speak faster in conversations with strategies you can start using now!
Today, I'll guide you through the essential steps to stop translating in your head and start responding instantly in English conversations—no more lost opportunities to say what you want.
In this detailed episode, we'll explore practical strategies to enhance your fluency and help you begin thinking in English, enabling you to speak faster and more naturally.
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Struggling to find the right words during conversations, even though you’ve studied for years? Do you often feel stuck or struggle to find words faster when you speak?
You're not alone! Most people have a much larger passive vocabulary, which means they understand more words than they actively use. But what if you could activate those passive words and start using them confidently in your speech?
In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to activate passive vocabulary and turn those
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No more boring verbs. Instead, use phrasal verbs for daily English conversation to communicate power and precision!
In this episode, you'll learn 21 commonly used phrasal verbs like "jump in," "wrap up," or "weigh in" give your conversations life and help you avoid that repetitive "I said, she said" cycle.
Plus:
- The difference between "to jump into" vs. "to jump in on" a conversation
- The rudest way to join a c
Learn how to be direct and polite in English while mastering the art of assertive communication, including strategies to express your thoughts clearly, maintain respect, and boost your confidence in both professional and personal conversations.
Whether you're asking for a raise, setting boundaries, or trying to communicate your boundaries more effectively, this video will guide you through using direct language without sounding rude.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Is asser
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If you’ve ever wondered how to have interesting English conversations or how to sound more interesting in English, this episode is for you!
I’ll share English conversation tips for shy speakers and practical strategies on how to keep a conversation going in English, without feeling awkward.
You’ll also learn how to have better conversations in English, plus English speaking confidence tips to help you improve English conversation skills and feel at ease.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS
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If you're using books to improve your English but still can’t express your thoughts clearly, this English reading practice will help you speak more fluently and confidently.
Many English learners read regularly, but struggle to use the new vocabulary or talk about what they’ve read. That’s because most were never taught how to turn reading into real speaking practice.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Can reading help fluency?
02:04 Two types of reading
03:39
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Struggling to explain your opinions in English clearly? Maybe in a work meeting, a conversation with friends, or when asked for your thoughts—but your ideas don’t flow the way you want.
The key to English fluency and sounding confident and professional is using the right English connectors—words that help you explain ideas smoothly and organize your thoughts naturally.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 What's Missing from Your Opinions
01:59 First, Use t
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Do you want better English conversations about the economy, finance, and global events? If you’ve ever felt unsure using economic vocabulary in English, this lesson will help you increase your economic vocabulary and speak with confidence in real conversations.
From tariffs, inflation, and GDP to job market vocabulary and financial terms, these words are everywhere in the news and at work. But don’t worry—I’ll break them down in a clear, practical way so you can start using them naturally i
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Tired of working so hard but still feeling shy or stuck in English? To become a confident English speaker, shift your focus and use the right strategies for practice. What you learn today has the power to quickly boost your progress.
With practical steps to get you started, you'll stop believing myths that stop your progress. Instead, have a clear way to practice English so that THIS YEAR is the year you become a confident English speaker.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 The
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