Fear Is Blocking Your English, Not Your Ability | Slow Listening & Speaking Practice (A1–A2)

Fear is blocking your English, not your ability. If you feel nervous, freeze, or go blank when you try to speak, this episode of Podcast For English is for you. Many learners don’t struggle because they are “bad at English.” They struggle because fear, pressure, and past mistakes make English feel stressful. In this video, you will learn: Why fear stops your brain from remembering words Why you understand more than you think, but can’t speak How to reduce English anxiety with gentle listening practice How to build speaking confidence step by step (without forcing) A simple daily routine: slow listening + repetition + shadowing ✅ Best for: beginner English learners, ESL learners, adults, and anyone who feels stuck with English speaking and listening. Try this after watching: 1. Listen once without subtitles. 2. Repeat 5 short sentences out loud. 3. Comment: “I will practice without fear” ✅ If this helps you, please Like, Subscribe, and share. New episodes daily on Podcast For English.    / @podcastforenglish   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨The content in this episode is: 00:00:00 Intro - Welcome to Podcast For English + how to listen in daily life. 00:00:50 Topic: Fear is blocking your English, not your ability. 00:01:21 Main idea: The real problem is fear (mistakes, judgment), not intelligence. 00:02:14 Fear reactions aren’t weakness; fear blocks listening, memory, and confidence. 00:03:41 How fear begins: one mistake, correction, embarrassment, and the brain remembers emotion. 00:04:00 Your body reacts to English when learning feels unsafe or judged. 00:04:50 Speed creates pressure, and pressure creates fear. 00:05:35 Avoidance feels safe, but it keeps fear alive. 00:06:04 Fear came from unsafe experiences, not lack of ability—stop blaming yourself. 00:06:34 With fear present, you listen for danger instead of meaning, so understanding drops. 00:09:30 Reframe: “I’m bad at English” → “Fear is in the way.” 00:10:09 Fear is built from memory: stress, shame, and past embarrassment. 00:11:46 Repetition + avoidance trains fear; fear becomes a habit. 00:12:23 Calm listening creates new safe memories that update the brain. 00:13:51 Avoidance reduces exposure and practice, so fear grows stronger. 00:16:00 Practical method: gentle exposure—small, safe contact with English. 00:17:01 Fear may still appear; stay gently without forcing. 00:18:46 Confidence returns when fear reduces, not when ability “magically” increases. 00:20:01 Language needs flow, and flow happens in safety. 00:22:16 Goal: don’t eliminate fear—move with fear through small actions. 00:23:16 Move forward with kindness and patience; fear shrinks with gentle support. 00:26:24 Make English part of daily life: listen while you rest, work, and live. 00:27:01 Closing: keep going—you’re stronger than you think. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #BeginnerEnglish #SlowEnglish #Shadowing