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When we were children, making mistakes was how we learned. So why does making mistakes feel so frightening as adults, especially when speaking English? ✨ Start your 7-day free trial with Hey Lady! In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores why so many women feel anxious about making mistakes in English conversations and how that fear can quietly stop us from connecting with other people. Through Yuri’s story, you'll learn how fear affects your confidence, why yo...
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