#358: Why Most Learners Feel Fake (Not Natural) When SPEAKING English, Imposter Syndrome, How to Feel More Natural, 5 Things You Should Stop Saying to Yourself, and “Fake it Until You Become it”

Do you feel insecure with your English? Do you feel “fake” when speaking English? Feeling that you’re not enough or that your skills are not great yet is completely normal. In fact, everybody, no matter how successful they get, feel insecure in their own abilities sometimes. But how do you overcome this insecurity? Is there a healthy way to deal with it? Listen to this week’s episode and find out!

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Words You’ll Learn in the App

  • Phony
  • Swimmingly
  • Someone’s 2 cents
  • Nerve-racking
  • Inferiority
  • A heart-to-heart
  • Attest to
  • Come in handy
  • Despair
  • Second nature

And many more in the app.

  • Learn more Vocabulary
  • Full Digital Transcripts
  • Speak with People from All Around the World
  • It’s 100% Free

Fake it until you become it (Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk)


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  • Aryam abdulaziz says:

    My teaching style is practical and clear. Learning English doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing! If you’re frustrated with the English language or if you suffer from “information overload” when studying, Espresso English lessons will help you learn easily – and enjoy the process.

    • Agnieszka from RealLife English says:

      You got this right, Aryam!