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Ep197. ft. Judy Thompson - The Fear Factor in Language Learning: Why Knowledge Doesn’t Turn Into Speech (Part 1)
Fear is not just a feeling in language learning. It is often the invisible wall between knowing and speaking. In this first part of a powerful conversation with Judy Thompson, we unpack why so many learners stay silent even when they already know enough to communicate. This episode dives into the false link between grammar and speech, the damage caused by fear-based classrooms, and the urgent need to move from traditional teaching into real coaching. If you have ever watched a student freeze, hesitate, or doubt their own voice, this conversation will hit hard. This is not just about language…
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