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The Speak Confident English Podcast

The Speak Confident English Podcast

Annemarie — Speak Confident English 54 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

The Speak Confident English Podcast, hosted by Annemarie, an English fluency coach with over 20 years of experience, provides weekly strategies to help learners go from understanding English to speaking it clearly and confidently. The podcast focuses on practical phrases and techniques for speaking with calm clarity in work, conversations, and everyday life, targeting those who feel shy, stuck, or nervous about speaking English.

Episodes

Linking Words to Tell Better Stories in English
Linking Words to Tell Better Stories in English Oct 14, 2026 21:00 Want to tell better stories in English? When you're telling a story, you're already thinking about the words you need, your grammar, and what happened. Having a few familiar linking words and phrases makes it easier to move from one part of your story to the next. In this episode, I'm sharing a story about the day I thought I'd lost my wallet. I'll show you how expressions like eventually, that's
How to Finish Speaking in English Without an Awkward Silence
How to Finish Speaking in English Without an Awkward Silence Oct 7, 2026 09:46 How do you finish speaking in English so people know you're done and the conversation can keep moving? Sometimes you finish a story, share an opinion, or give an update… and then everyone waits. In this episode, you'll learn how to make the end of your turn clear before that awkward silence begins. You'll learn how to: Finish with a clear final thought Use falling intonation to show you're finish
I'm Not Afraid to Speak English Anymore
I'm Not Afraid to Speak English Anymore Sep 30, 2026 29:36 After years of feeling nervous about speaking English in the United States, Mirtha can now say: "I'm not afraid anymore."  In this month's Confident English Conversation, Mirtha and I talk about her experience moving to the US, overcoming shyness, and learning to enjoy speaking English. We also talk about running (including the marathon she ran by herself!!!), her love of poetry and books, and one
Speak English with Confident Authority: Assertive vs Aggressive
Speak English with Confident Authority: Assertive vs Aggressive Sep 23, 2026 18:39 Want to speak English with confident authority without sounding more aggressive than you intended? In this episode, you'll hear how your words, tone, and the situation can change what your listener hears. We compare assertive and aggressive English in common work situations: setting a firm deadline, disagreeing, asking about a problem, giving feedback, and handling an interruption. You'll hear why
How to Organize Your Thoughts When Speaking English (Stop Rambling)
How to Organize Your Thoughts When Speaking English (Stop Rambling) Sep 16, 2026 12:45 When someone asks what you think in English, do several ideas come to mind at once? You know you have something to say, but you don't know what to say first. In this episode, you'll learn how to organize your thoughts when speaking English so your main point is clear and you can avoid rambling. You'll learn how to decide what you want to do first, choose one idea to start with, and decide which de
English Fluency: 3 Types of Speaking Practice You Actually Need
English Fluency: 3 Types of Speaking Practice You Actually Need Sep 9, 2026 15:59 English fluency can feel easy in one conversation and difficult in another. You may answer simple questions easily, then lose your train of thought when you need to speak for several minutes. Or perhaps you speak clearly one-to-one, but struggle to join a fast-moving group discussion. Your English level did not suddenly change. The speaking situation changed. In this episode, you'll learn what Eng
Should You Stop Saying "Very" in English? No. Here's Why.
Should You Stop Saying "Very" in English? No. Here's Why. Sep 2, 2026 17:28 You've probably heard this advice: stop saying very in English. Use stronger words instead. In this episode, I'll tell you why the answer is no. Words like very, really, so, and super are called intensifiers. They make an idea stronger, and native speakers use them every day. So let's talk about how these words are different from words like exhausted, hectic, and furious. Plus, how to choose the w
English Confidence Is a Choice | A Real English Conversation with Anna
English Confidence Is a Choice | A Real English Conversation with Anna Aug 26, 2026 24:30 Is confidence in English something you have or something you choose? In this real English conversation, my guest Anna and I talk about the myths vs reality of confidence in speaking another language. Anna and I are both strong introverts, so we also talk about how personality shapes the way we speak, plus... We chat about the book Happy Mind, Happy Life by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, which Anna recomme
Build Social Fluency in English Through Authentic Small Talk
Build Social Fluency in English Through Authentic Small Talk Aug 19, 2026 11:15 A coworker says, "I'm already on my third cup of coffee, and it's not even ten." You understand every word. But what do you say next? That small moment is an invitation, and knowing what to do with it is the start of social fluency in English: the ability to join the everyday conversations that help people get to know you, and help you get to know them. In this lesson, you'll learn how to recogniz
How to Tell a Story in English: 3 Past Tenses for Storytelling
How to Tell a Story in English: 3 Past Tenses for Storytelling Aug 12, 2026 13:06 You know what happened. You remember every detail. But when you tell a story in English, it can be hard to show when each thing happened. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use 3 past tenses to tell one clear story. The past simple tells your listener what happened next. The past continuous shows what was happening when something else happened. And the past perfect explains what had happened earl
How to Have Deeper Conversations in English: Ask Better Questions
How to Have Deeper Conversations in English: Ask Better Questions Aug 5, 2026 13:23 Think of someone you'd like to know better. Maybe a neighbor, or another parent at your child's school. You've talked a few times, but the conversation never goes past simple facts. In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask better questions in English so your conversations can go deeper. You'll learn how to listen for one detail and use it to form your next question. You'll learn what makes a questi
From Feeling Stressed to Enjoying English | A Real English Conversation with Chih-shian
From Feeling Stressed to Enjoying English | A Real English Conversation with Chih-shian Jul 29, 2026 23:11 Do you feel stressed in English conversations? Do you prepare everything you want to say before you speak, and still worry about mistakes? My guest this month did that for years. Today she enjoys her conversations in English. In this real English conversation, she shares the simple mindset shift that helped her: communication over perfection. My guest is Chih-shian. I've known her for almost 4 yea

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