How To Master Fear Of Speaking English

Many lawyers have a fear of speaking in English. They feel anxious because they have a fear of making mistakes when speaking English and looking stupid in front of clients or colleagues. Or even worse not fully understanding and giving the wrong advice.

Fear of Speaking English is Normal

If you have a fear of speaking in English don’t worry it is perfectly normal! After all, English is not your first language.

However, you can turn this fear of making mistakes when speaking English into a resource by treating it like a playmate. This means embracing the fear and enjoying it instead of trying to get rid of it. This might sound a little bit crazy but it can work.

By doing this, you will be able to perform better in English and feel more confident. If you can master this technique you will really improve your English which is one of the key skills for lawyers in todays global market. Let’s take a look at some tips that will help you do this!

Reframe

One way to turn your fear into a resource is to reframe it. This means changing the way you think about your fear. Instead of thinking of it as a negative emotion, try to see it as something positive. For example, you could tell yourself that you are feeling excited instead of scared. This will help you feel more positive and motivated.

Fear As A Tool

Another way to turn your fear into a resource is to use it as a tool.

This may sound a little crazy but many good ideas have been called crazy, like going to the moon or creating a lap top computer.

Accept that you have a fear of speaking in English. Then use your fear to help you improve your English skills. For example, if you are afraid of making mistakes when speaking, you can use this as motivation to practice more. By using your fear as a tool, you will be able to overcome it and become a better English speaker.

I’ve been helping second language English speakers conquer their fear of speaking for many years now. It’s not something that they teach you in standard English classes and it can be hard to do on your own.

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Communication skills for lawyers are becoming more important. If you are open to improving your English skills you can apply for better jobs and also help to recession proof your job. When faced with having to reduce staff employers will choose a good English speaking lawyer before a not so good English speaking lawyer.

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I take you step by step through an intensive  English coaching programme that gives you the tools and techniques to master fear and improve your English communication. If English coaching is something you are interested in then feel free to message me.

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Focus With Fear

Finally, you can also turn your fear into a resource by using it as a source of energy. This means that you can use your fear to help you focus and work harder. For example, if you are afraid of not being good enough which gives you a fear of  making mistakes when speaking English because you worry you will be judged , you can use this as motivation to practice more and improve your skills.

By using these tips, you can turn your fear of speaking English into a resource that will help you improve your English skills. So, next time you feel anxious about speaking in English, remember to treat your fear like a playmate!

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