In today's episode, we're talking about COMMUNICATION itself. Firstly how other people’s reactions can impact our confidence when we're speaking our target language. And then we'll expolore how communication depends on many factors that are often beyond our control.

key insights

The Impact of Reactions in Communication: The way others react in a conversation can affect how we FEEL about our own language abilities.

External Factors Matter: Communication isn't just about your language skills—distractions like noise or a bad connection can interfere with understanding.

Mutual Effort in Communication: Both parties need to make an effort to understand each other.

Facing the Fear of Mistakes: It's natural to worry about how others perceive our mistakes, but often, these fears are based on false assumptions.

The Importance of Perspective: When faced with misunderstandings, take a breath, reset your perspective, and remember that your language skills may not be the problem

I also chat with language expert and copywriter Lauren Martin about the importance of mutual effort in the communication process. Lauren shares her insights on how native speakers can help make communication smoother and more accessible by showing respect and consideration for non non-native speakers.

I close the episode with my F.E.A.R. acronym: “False Evidence Appearing Real” which helps us reframe and control our communication anxiety.

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In this episode of 'From Lost to the River', I explore why perfection is overrated and how accepting the way we're able to connect and communicate with others, instead of being blocked by perfection, can be transformative.

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You will hear my 'basura' confession. You (and my loved ones) will discover why my 'trastero' is a full of hidden "found by the bins" treasures...and more importantly why PERFECTION can hold us back from speaking our target lanaguge with confidence.

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You'll hear from a Spanish speaker on how embracing imperfection helped him, and discover practical tips on embracing your English journey, mistakes and all.

Key Insights:

Acepta la Imperfección: El perfeccionismo nos frena; recordemos que hay MUCHAS formas de decir lo mismo, y la mayoría de los nativos rara vez hablan perfectamente.

Acepta tu Acento: Abrazar tu forma de hablar inglés te dará libertad y confianza para expresarte con naturalidad.

Supera la Autocrítica: Deja los juicios severos; los errores pequeños se amplifican más en tu mente que para quien escucha.

Practica, Escucha e Involúcrate: Aprovecha tu base gramatical para sumergirte en el idioma y mejorar tu inglés.

Enfócate en la Conexión: Hablar otro idioma es un ¡SUPER PODER! Conectarse con los demás es más importante que una gramática perfecta.

'¿Me recomiendas algún podcast en inglés?'

This is the most common question I get asked. It´s a great question because regular exposure to different accents and real-life situations is crucial for enriching your English vocabulary and boosting confidence. There are lots of podcasts out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choice. So I have made an interactive 'Podcast Recommendation Guide' with a list of the BEST podcasts in 2024.They are categorised by level (A2-C2) to help you make a start.

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Welcome to the first episode of 'From Lost To The River'. Soy Richard. I’ve been learning Spanish for 14 years so I know how difficult and challenging it is to communicate in a language that isn't your own.

I’ve been exactly where you are—feeling frustrated and worried about making mistakes and staying quiet as a result. However, once I let go of perfectionism and stopped being ashamed of my accent, I was able to finally be myself in Spanish.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can shift your mindset, embrace imperfection, and stop letting fear hold you back in your English communication.

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• How to shift your focus from perfection to communication when speaking English.
• Common fears and insecurities Spanish speakers face while learning English—and how to overcome them.
• Why comparing yourself to native speakers isn´t helpful.
• The importance of letting go of the shame associated with making mistakes.
• The value of patience and consistency in improving your English skills.

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Find out more about me and my langauge coaching here: Pro Coach English

READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Toxic Persuit of Perfection'

READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Comparison Trap'

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