Reducing Speaking Anxiety

I'm Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist. I help people who feel anxious about speaking English in public become more prepared and speak clearly.

Prefer one-on-one help? See my private accent reduction training.

You can start for free with English Pro Lite, my online American accent course, with 45 lessons and 2.5 hours of video.

English Pro is my full program, for intermediate learners and above. It's $49.99 a month or $479 for lifetime access, with a 10-day money-back guarantee.

Does this sound like you?

• Your heart races, or your hands shake, before you speak.
• Your mind goes blank in the middle of a sentence.
• You avoid speaking up because you're afraid of making a mistake in English.
• You worry that people will judge your accent.

Reducing Speaking Anxiety: What We Work On

I'm a speech-language pathologist, not a mental health professional, so I don't treat anxiety. What I can do is help you feel well prepared, so speaking feels less stressful. We work on:

• Breathing and voice control, so your voice stays steady
• Preparation: planning what you'll say and practicing it out loud
• Pace and pausing: slowing down so you have time to think
• What to do if you forget a word or lose your place
• Clear pronunciation, so you worry less about being misunderstood

How I Can Help

In private sessions on Zoom, we practice the real situations that make you nervous, such as a meeting, a presentation, or a phone call. Each time you practice with feedback, the situation feels a little more familiar.

If anxiety affects your daily life, talking with a mental health professional can help, too.

Start practicing now with these free lessons:

• How to Calm Your Nerves Before an Interview
• How to Steady a Shaky Voice
• How to Stop Overusing "Filler Words"
• The Basics of Voice Production Part 4: Resonatory Exercises
• Boost Your English Vocabulary!

Questions about training? Contact me.