'La Comunicación' "From Lost To The River" Episode 3

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.
Enjoy the episode!
FROM LOST TO THE RIVER is a podcast by Richard Marshall, offering expert tips and inspiring conversations to boost your English skills. Dive into episodes featuring language professionals, industry experts, and real-world experiences. Perfect for Spanish speakers and language learners seeking to overcome barriers and gain confidence. Tune in for actionable advice and practical strategies to elevate your English communication.
I'm your host Richard, founder of Pro Coach English. With a CIPD qualification in Learning and Development, I’ve spent over a decade helping Spanish-speaking professionals communicate confidently in English. My approach goes beyond traditional language lessons-I use techniques from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and clinical hypnotherapy to address the psychological barriers that hold people back, like fear of making mistakes or speaking under pressure. Combining these methods with insights from my background in presenting, training and performing stand uop comedy, I create dynamic coaching experiences that build authentic confidence and empower clients to express themselves naturally and effectively in any English-speaking environment. Read more about me and the various ways you can work with me at www.procoachenglish.com.
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