Episode

#373 Why You Freeze When Speaking English

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speakenglishpodcast
Published
Feb 18, 2026
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Summary

Have You Ever Had This Moment? You start speaking English. At the beginning, it’s okay. And then suddenly… your brain stops. You know the idea. You know the meaning. But the word doesn’t come. So what do you do? You speak faster. You try to push the words out. And then you feel frustrated. Sometimes you even feel ashamed, like: “Why can’t I say something so simple?” Get the transcript here: