Want To Feel More Confident When Speaking? Try This!

Speaking English confidently is a goal for loads of people on their English language journey, but it can feel bloody impossible when hesitation, self-doubt, and fear of mistakes hold you back. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to sound more confident when I speak English,” you are not alone mate!

The good news? Confidence in speaking English isn’t about being perfect... It’s more about changing how you approach conversations. Let’s look at what confident speakers do differently and how you can start try and copy them to boost your own confidence!

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Why Do I Struggle to Speak with Confidence?

It's a bit of a complicated situation as most people are different. However, most people believe that confident English speakers are simply better at grammar, have a larger vocabulary, or were just born with a natural ability to speak fluently. But in reality, hesitation usually comes from something else:

• Fear of making mistakes: You worry that others will judge you if you say something wrong.

• Overthinking every sentence: Instead of speaking naturally, you pause too often, trying to make everything perfect.

• Lack of real speaking practice: You spend time studying but don’t actually use English in real conversations.

All of this stuff leads to hesitation, frustration, and the belief that you’ll never sound natural in English. That is not very good because it can lead to some pretty bad outcomes...

Why This is a Bigger Problem Than You Think

Struggling to speak confidently doesn’t just make conversations stressful... it can also stop you from improving your English. For example...

• If you hesitate too much, people might assume you don’t understand them, which can lead to feeling frustrated.

• If you focus too much on mistakes, your sentences will feel a bit weird, and you might start to avoid speaking altogether.

• If you avoid speaking, you miss out on chances to get better and the connections you could make with new people.

If you end up feeling bad enough about your English abilities, you will probably try and avoid speaking, right? This can lead to you feeling lonely, not connecting with new people, and even stop you from progressing in your career. NOT COOL!

The truth is, confident speakers don’t focus on avoiding mistakes. They focus on communication. They don’t let small errors stop them from finishing their sentences. And because they speak regularly, even when it’s not perfect, they become more confident over time.

How to Copy What Confident Speakers Do

If you want to start feeling more confident when speaking English, you need to change your approach. Here’s what you can do:

1. Stop Worrying About Every Small Mistake

Confident speakers understand that small mistakes don’t matter as long as the message is clear. Instead of stopping to fix every tiny error, focus on finishing your sentences. The more you do this, the more natural you’ll sound. Just remember, it is a conversation, not an English test!

2. Make Speaking a Habit

Confidence comes from practice, not from memorising more words or grammar rules. Set aside time every day to speak, whether it's by talking to yourself, recording your voice, or joining a speaking group. Practice for just 15 minutes a day for a month and see how much better you feel about your English skills!

3. Use A Structured Speaking Practice Plan

The best way to build confidence is with guided exercises that help you develop fluency step by step. My 30-Day Speaking Practice Pack provides daily exercises that will get you speaking every day so that confidence becomes natural for you.

Final Thoughts

Confident English speakers aren’t afraid of mistakes. They focus on communication, build a daily speaking habit, and use structured practice to improve.

If you’re ready to start speaking with more confidence, try my 30-Day Speaking Practice Pack. It’s a daily email course designed to help you build the habit of speaking, overcome hesitation, and feel more natural in English conversations.