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Ep178. ft. Nicole Alves - Your English Is Better Than Your Score (Part 1)
What if your exam score isn’t the truth — just a snapshot taken on a difficult day?
In this episode, we explore the powerful idea that language exams function like photographs: frozen moments captured under pressure, stress, and artificial conditions. Together, we unpack what exams can measure — and, more importantly, what they consistently fail to show. From confidence and communicative competence to resilience and growth over time, this conversation reframes scores as information, not identity. If you’ve ever felt defined, limited, or discouraged by a number, this episode invites you to see…
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