Scared to speak English? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2026-01-22T10:34:46Z • 6:48 • intermediate • Daily Conversation
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Feeling nervous about speaking English? You're not alone! In this episode of 6 Minute English, discover why many people experience speaking anxiety and how to overcome it.
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anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
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An uncomfortable feeling or worry about something that is happening or could happen in the future.
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Many students experience anxiety before taking an important exam.
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irrational
/ɪˈræʃənl/
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Not logical or reasonable; based on beliefs that are not true.
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Her irrational fear of flying prevented her from traveling abroad.
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self-perception
/ˌsɛlf pərˈsɛpʃən/
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The way you see yourself, including your beliefs about your abilities and worth.
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A positive self-perception can lead to greater confidence in social situations.
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relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
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To understand or feel sympathy for someone or something because you have experienced similar situations.
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I can relate to her struggles with learning a new language.
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stressful
/ˈstrɛsfl/
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Causing mental or emotional strain; difficult or demanding.
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Public speaking can be a stressful experience for many people.
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modifier
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/
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A word or phrase that changes or adds to the meaning of another word or phrase.
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In the phrase 'very tall', 'very' is a modifier that intensifies the adjective 'tall'.
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