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The Speak Confident English Podcast

Annemarie — Speak Confident English

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

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10:36

Polite English Phrases for Daily Life: Ask Someone to...

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2026/05/06

"Please move." It sounds polite. It isn't. Even "excuse me, please move" still comes across as a command in English. So what do native speakers actually say when someone is standing in your way at the grocery store, sitting too close on the bus, or blocking the hallway? In this episode, you'll learn the polite English phrases for daily life that turn a demand into a real request; the small words and phrases that most English courses never teach. You'll learn: ▪️ How to ask someone to scoot over or

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30:26

Fear of Speaking English? Here's What to Do

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2026/04/29

You've studied English for years, and the fear of speaking is still there. The fear of freezing in the moment, of making a mistake, of not being understood. And the truth is, more studying isn't going to fix it. In this episode, you'll learn why the fear of speaking English is physiological, not a sign that your English isn't good enough. You'll find out what's actually happening in your brain when your mind goes blank, why perfectionism quietly keeps you stuck at a lower level than your real

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19:43

4 Steps to Find Flow and Enjoy Your English Practice

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2026/04/22

If you've lost motivation, then it's time to find flow and enjoy your English practice. To find flow means being so focused, so immersed in an activity that you begin to lose time, distractions, and self-doubt. And ultimately, you experience joy in what you're doing. You might be familiar with flow state learning and finding flow with hobbies such as painting, singing, playing piano, or running. You can also find flow in your English language practice to spark motivation and renew your focus. The

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13:39

Sound More Expressive in English | Humor and Hyperbole

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2026/04/15

Think about feeling tired after working 9 hours, answering 47 emails, and sitting in traffic for 1 hour after work. You could go home and say, "I'm really tired." But is that what you would say in your native language? Probably not. My guess is there would be a fun way to express yourself in a more intense way, showing your strong feelings at the moment. That's what this is about. How to be more expressive in English. English speakers exaggerate constantly, and it's one of the biggest reasons their

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14:47

How to Talk About Aging in English | Vocabulary for...

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2026/04/08

Getting older comes up in conversations all the time (at least for me!) with friends, with family, with colleagues. So let's talk about the real English expressions for conversations about aging — what you're noticing, what you're not sure about, and how to be there for a friend going through the same thing. Not just "I feel old." Expressions covered include: the march of time, take a toll, keep your wits about you, gain some distance, come into your own, and more. Practice these expressions

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23:47

English Phrases for Building Trust at Work

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2026/04/01

If building trust in an English-speaking workplace has ever felt harder than it should be, there's a reason for that — and it's not your language skills. It's culture. In this episode, you'll learn six specific ways to build trust and influence in English-speaking professional environments like the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. These aren't generic communication tips. Each step comes with the exact English phrases you need and an explanation of why these behaviors matter culturally — so you

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14:31

How to Best Group Words & Pause for Clear English

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2026/03/25

Sounds natural, more fluent, and clearer when speaking English with this one technique. One of the biggest challenges in English fluency is knowing how to group words and pause for natural-sounding English. If your speech feels too slow, too fast, or choppy, learning thought groups will help you master English pronunciation, improve English rhythm, and develop connected speech. In this lesson, you'll learn: ✔️ What thought groups are and how they improve English speaking practice ✔️ How to group

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24:06

Stop Making This Common Grammar Mistake Speaking...

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2026/03/18

Have you ever said "I want to improve my confident" or "she's a very competition person"? This is one of the most common grammar mistakes in English — using the wrong word form — and it's more fixable than you think. In this episode, you'll learn why this mistake happens even at an intermediate or advanced level, how English suffixes and word endings signal whether you need a noun or adjective, and one simple question that helps you choose the right word form every time. You'll also get three

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21:54

English Conversation Practice on Film Awards |...

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2026/03/11

Even if you never watch the Oscars or Golden Globes, you're going to hear about them — at work, on social media, in the news. And the language people use in those conversations is full of idioms, phrasal verbs, and phrases that can catch you off guard. In this episode, you'll get the vocabulary you need to join any conversation about film award ceremonies — before, during, and after the show. You'll learn how to talk about predictions and pre-awards buzz (frontrunner, dark horse, gaining

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30:34

11 English Idioms for Work: Sports-Related Phrases...

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2026/03/04

English idioms for work are full of sports language — and if you've ever nodded along in a meeting without fully understanding what someone meant, this episode is for you. In this lesson, you'll learn 11 of the most common sports-related phrases used in professional English conversations — including "knock it out of the park," "the ball is in your court," "down to the wire," and more. You'll discover not just what each idiom means, but when to use it, when to avoid it, and how power dynamics can

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25:11

You Understand English But Can't Speak Fluently —...

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2026/02/18

You understand English, but speaking still doesn't feel fluent? If you've studied for years and still can't speak English fluently when it matters, this episode will help you understand why, and how to start changing it. A lot of English learners can follow meetings, podcasts, and videos, but speaking feels different. Speaking is real-time. You have to find words fast, build sentences, and keep going even when you're nervous. That skill doesn't grow from understanding alone. It grows from the right

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24:48

Making Plans in English Conversation: Essential Phrases

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2026/02/11

Making plans in English conversation can feel awkward, especially when someone says, "We should get together sometime," and then nothing happens. In this episode, you'll learn how to make plans in English with a simple 6-stage process, so you can invite people naturally, read the signals, and follow through with confidence. You'll learn how to: start casually: "Are you free this weekend?" / "What are you up to this weekend?" use natural invitations (inviting in English): "How about we…?" and "I

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17:38

Use "Just" in English: 6 Meanings and Tone Changes

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2026/02/04

Learn to use just in English correctly, because it changes meaning and tone. In this Confident English lesson, you'll learn the real just meaning in 6 common situations—so you can sound natural in conversation and clear in emails at work. You hear "just" everywhere: "I just finished the report," "I just need five minutes." "That's just perfect." But the meaning of just depends on context. In this episode, you'll learn: how to use just for time (just recently) just in time and just missed

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21:40

Speak English with Authority: Stop Sounding Nervous...

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2026/01/21

You can speak English with authority, even if you feel nervous inside. This lesson shows you how to keep nerves from showing in your voice, so you sound confident and in control. If you want to speak English with authority and inspire trust but notice your voice shaking, speeding up, or rising at the end of sentences, this video will help. You'll learn how to adjust your breathing, pace, posture, and intonation so your voice sounds calm and confident, even when you don't feel perfectly calm. This

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19:19

American English Intonation | Reduce Interruptions &...

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2026/01/14

American English intonation helps your listener understand what you mean in real time. It signals things like: "I'm asking a question," "I'm not finished," "I'm building to a point," or "I'm open to your input." So if you've ever been interrupted mid-sentence, asked a question and gotten silence, or felt like your message didn't land even when your grammar was correct, this episode will help. We're focusing on rising intonation — one of the clearest parts of English intonation for turn taking,

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31:31

Formal vs Informal English: When to Switch and How to...

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2026/01/07

Choosing between formal vs informal English can feel uncomfortable — especially when you don't want to sound unprofessional, too casual, or distant. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize formal and informal English in real conversations and how to adjust your tone so it fits the situation. We'll focus on formal vs informal tone in English, why context matters more than rules, and how small language choices affect how your message is received. This episode helps you understand when to use

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19:55

How to Talk About Your Priorities in English |...

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2025/12/17

When someone asks why you made a change, said no, or chose a different direction, it can be hard to explain yourself clearly in English. In this episode, we talk about how to talk about priorities in English in real-life conversations — at work, with friends, and with family — without sounding vague, defensive, or unsure. You'll learn practical phrases to help you: explain what matters to you talk about values and priorities naturally set boundaries without over-explaining say no and explain

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21:25

English Phrases for When Things Go Wrong | Everyday...

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2025/12/10

Talking about disappointment in English can feel overwhelming, especially when things don't go as planned. In this episode, you'll learn natural English phrases for when things go wrong — so you can express your feelings clearly and confidently. We'll explore language for mild, moderate, and intense disappointment, plus phrases for difficult moments, emotional clarity, asking for support, and talking about setbacks in a calm and honest way. You'll also learn how to name what's happening inside when

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28:48

C1 Level English Vocabulary for Happiness and Well-Being

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2025/12/03

In this episode, you'll learn C1 level English vocabulary you can use to talk about happiness, well-being, and your real life in English. These advanced English phrases come from a podcast conversation between Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Dr. Laurie Santos on the science of happiness. This lesson is perfect if you want to use English confidently in deeper conversations with friends, colleagues, or anyone you care about. Even better? If you struggle to express real thoughts and feelings on complex

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13:29

When 'Why' Sounds Rude in English → Here's What to...

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2025/11/19

Does the question "why?" sometimes feel too strong or uncomfortable in English? In this episode, we talk about why "why" can sound rude in English and what you can say instead to keep conversations comfortable and natural. You'll learn six gentle alternatives that help you ask about personal choices, life changes, and meaningful stories without putting pressure on the other person. These simple questions make it easier to stay curious, build trust, and speak confidently in real conversations. In

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