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The Speak Confident English PodcastAuthor: Annemarie Speak Confident English
Build your English confidence and speak fluently even if you feel shy, stuck, or nervous right now. I'm Annemarie, the founder of Speak Confident English and an English fluency coach with 20 years of experience. Every week, I share proven strategies to help you go from, "I understand English," to "I speak it clearly and confidently." With every episode, learn exactly what to say and how to say it so you can speak with calm clarity at work, in conversations, and in everyday life. Free Fluency Training speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english Language: en-us Genres: Education, Language Learning Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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English Phrases for When Things Go Wrong | Everyday English
Episode 35
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
Talking about disappointment in English can feel overwhelming, especially when things don't go as planned. In this episode, you'll learn natural English phrases for when things go wrong — so you can express your feelings clearly and confidently. We'll explore language for mild, moderate, and intense disappointment, plus phrases for difficult moments, emotional clarity, asking for support, and talking about setbacks in a calm and honest way. You'll also learn how to name what's happening inside when someone asks, "How are you holding up?" and how to stay authentic without oversharing. This lesson is perfect for everyday English conversations, challenging moments at work, or personal situations where you want to feel understood. If you've struggled to find the right words in English when things didn't work out, this episode will give you language you can use right away. If you want more support and real speaking practice, you're welcome to join the Confident Women Community: speakconfidentenglish.com/community Episode Timestamps: 00:00 A Bummer But... 01:56 Levels of Disappointment 07:49 Dealing with Conversations & Emotions 12:05 Phrases to Recover (When You're Not Ready to Talk) 13:51 Asking for Support 17:01 Bouncing Back --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-phrases-for-when-things-go-wrong If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
