Do You Feel Shy Speaking English? You're Not Alone! - Learn English Fast! English Snacks with Amber - Short Lessons to Speak English Like a Native | Lyssna här

Do you feel shy, less funny, or less confident when you speak English? You're not alone. Learn why speaking another language can change how you come across—and discover natural English expressions to help you express the real you.

In this episode of English Snacks, I share my personal experience of speaking Italian with confidence but feeling much quieter and more reserved when I speak in French at my village gatherings. My personality hasn't disappeared. Sometimes, I just can't find the right words quickly enough!

If you've ever felt that your English doesn't show who you really are, this episode is for you. 💛

🍴 In this episode, you'll learn:

🧠 Why you might feel like a different person when speaking another language

🗣️ Useful personality adjectives, including reserved, outgoing, confident and warm

💬 Natural English expressions such as "come across as" to describe how other people see you

🎧 Speaking practice with sentences to repeat aloud

💭 Three reflection questions to help you connect the lesson to your own life

✨ A thought to take away: The person you come across as in English isn't necessarily the person you are. You can build your English skills without losing what makes you unique!

Who is this episode for?

Intermediate English learners (B1–B2), English speakers who feel shy or less confident, people living abroad, and learners preparing for IELTS or TOEFL. It's also for anyone who wants to sound more natural in everyday English.

A little about me

I'm Amber, a native English speaker from Australia. I've lived in France for over seven years, and I teach English and Italian privately. As both a language teacher and a language learner, I understand how challenging it can be to express yourself in another language.

🎧 Listen, learn and practise

Listen at a speed that feels comfortable for you, and follow along with the transcript if you'd like. Repeat the example sentences aloud and notice how the expressions could help you describe yourself.