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Online classes are amazing… but they can feel more intimidating than face-to-face lessons. You see your own face. You hear your own voice. You keep hoping there are no tech issues.
The good news? Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a set of repeatable habits. Here are simple, realistic ways to feel more confident in online lessons—starting from your very next class.
Most “online nerves” are your brain reacting to uncertainty. We're able to remove uncertainty with a tiny routine.
- Tech Check: Check your mic, camera, headphones and internet.
(Confidence drops when you are worrying about tech problems.) - Positive Affirmations:
Repeat a few of these simple sentences out loud:I’m okay with making mistakes.Keep a note on your desk to remind you. Here is my favourite:
I don't need to be perfect. Just make progress.
I'll have the confidence to ask for help, if I need it.
I’ll try to speak a little more than last time.
I'm proud of myself for taking this lesson. A lot of people wouldn't even try.
My English isn't perfect, and that's okay. It doesn't have to be perfect to communicate well.“I don’t need to be perfect — I just need to make progress.”「完璧である必要はない。進歩すればいい。」 - Choose a Goal for the Lesson:
Pronunciation Fluency Vocabulary Communication Confidence Grammar Professionalism
"I'm not 100% sure, but…”
"That's an interesting take but I think...”
“I’ve never thought about that but..."
"If I had to guess, I would say..."
“Could you say that again a little more slowly?”
“Can you explain what ___ means?”
“What do you mean by ___?”
“So, if I understand correctly, you mean…”
“Does that sound natural?”
“What’s a more natural way to say that?”
“How would you improve on that?”
"Is there a better way of saying that?"
A lot of people leave the lesson and only remember their mistakes. Remember to compliment yourself, too.
- One win: What did I do better than last time?
- One phrase: What useful phrase did I hear or use?
- One next step: What will I try in the next lesson?
Here is a challenge you can try out during your next lesson with your teacher:
- Ask one “clarification” question.
- Ask one “checking” question.
- Ask one follow-up question.
When you ask questions, you show that you’re engaged. You'll notice your teacher becomes more motivated too!
Bring one real situation to the lesson (a meeting, presentation, or chat). I’ll help you prepare natural phrases and practice confident delivery.
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