6 Minute English
6 Minute English
BBC Radio
Scared to speak English?
7 minutes Posted Jan 22, 2026 at 11:39 am.
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Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth and Pippa talk about learning languages and how to fight your fears of speaking English.

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