<description>&lt;p&gt;Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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What's a big ask for you? Learn how to use this expression here!

Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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The English We Speak: A big ask

<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-video&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/4_BSA_speaking_in_front_of_others_transcript__.pdf&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.

Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.WATCH – Find Georgie’s videos with tips to improve your speaking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/not_understanding-videoTRANSCRIPT – Read along with this podcast and learn useful vocabulary: https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety/4_BSA_speaking_in_front_of_others_transcript__.pdfNEWSLETTER – Sign up to our email newsletter to hear about our latest lessons and programmes https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 4. I'm scared of speaking in front of people

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Something embarrassing or frustrating could cause a facepalm moment.

Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: 
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The English We Speak: Facepalm moment

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Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening during conversations

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Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people

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Everyday English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.

This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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The English We Speak: Shoot off

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