The Speak Confident English Podcast24 Juni

A Real English Conversation about Speaking Up with Sima

What does English confidence really sound like?

In this first episode of Confident English Conversations, I sit down with Sima, a member of my Confident Women Community since January 2024.

Sima is from India and has lived in California for 19 years. In our conversation, she shares what has helped her feel more calm and confident when she speaks English — especially through regular practice with other women in a safe, friendly space.

We talk about life in California, helicopter parenting, and one topic that became especially meaningful for her: how to disagree in English while staying polite, honest, and true to your values.

You'll also hear what real conversation sounds like: easy moments, small mistakes, laughter, uncertainty, pauses, and searching for words. That's normal. It happens in every real conversation.

Confident English Conversations is a monthly series where I sit down with women I know and talk in English, the way friends do. My hope is that you hear what English confidence can sound like — not perfect English, but real connection.

If you'd like to practice English with other women in a safe, friendly space, join us inside the Confident Women Community: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/community/

Want a free first step? Get my free training, Say What You Want in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english

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