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Ep205 - The Fear Factor in Language Learning: What Judy Thompson Reminded Us About Speech, Safety, and the Future of Teaching
Why do learners know grammar but freeze when it is time to speak? In this recap of episodes 197 and 198 with Judy Thompson, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations on fear, participation, mistakes, coaching, psychological safety, and the future of language education. This episode explores why silence is often misunderstood, why correction can either build or destroy confidence, and why teachers must move beyond information delivery into facilitation, emotional safety, and real learner transformation. If you have ever taught a student who “knows it” but cannot say it, this episode…
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