Do your hands shake when you hold a microphone? Does your heart race before a presentation? You are not alone! Public speaking is the #1 fear for many people, but it is a skill you can learn. In this episode of The English Perspective, Mark is terrified about his upcoming presentation. Sarah shares 4 powerful psychological secrets to help him (and you) go from "Panic" to "Professional." Learn how to control your body language, use silence powerfully, and speak authentically without a script. This podcast is designed for B1 Intermediate learners, with slow, clear English and real-life examples. 🎤 In this episode, you will learn: The Mindset Shift: Why speaking is a "Gift," not a "Performance." Stop Memorizing: Why full scripts kill your confidence (and what to use instead). Open Body Language: How to trick your brain into feeling safe. The Power of The Pause: The secret tool of professional speakers. 📝 Key Vocabulary: Terrified: Extremely scared. To Reframe: To change the way you look at a situation. Authentic: Real, genuine, true to yourself. Instinctively: Doing something automatically without thinking. Eye Contact: Looking directly at someone's eyes to build trust. 👇 CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Record a 1-minute video of yourself talking about your favorite hobby. (You don't have to post it! Just watch it yourself). Are you brave enough to try? Let us know in the comments! #publicspeaking #englishpodcast #confidenceinenglish #communicationskills #theenglishperspective #learnenglish #conversation