Episode Summary

Perhaps you’ve told yourself that confidence speaking a foreign language will automatically come from knowing more vocabulary or grammar? You’re not alone buuuut…it’s also not quite the truth! In this episode, I explain the common misconception that confidence is a reward unlocked by competence. Instead, confidence builds gradually through experience. I talk about the importance of practicing speaking despite mistakes, managing anxiety, and confidence is like a weird ladder!

Timestamps

00:00 🎙️ Intro
00:01 Confidence trap and common misconceptions
00:03 Growing confidence sideways, not just knowledge upwards
00:06 Staying in conversations despite mistakes
00:08 Confidence requires exposure, manageable stakes, and reflection

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