#66: Before You Try to Speak Korean Again, Listen to This
If speaking Korean feels heavy, overwhelming, or emotionally draining right now, this episode is for you.
In this quiet, grounding episode of TOPIK & Beyond, Eliza invites you to pause before trying to “fix” your Korean or push yourself to speak better.
Instead of techniques or study tips, this episode focuses on the moment before speaking — where pressure, tension, and self-judgment often appear.
This is not an episode about performance or improvement.
It’s an episode about permission, safety, and approaching Korean more gently.
Perfect for learners who:
- feel stuck or blocked when speaking
- avoid speaking because of pressure
- feel nervous or tense before conversations
- need reassurance more than advice
This episode is:
- calm and slow
- reflective and reassuring
- focused on emotional experience
- supportive of nervous or tired learners
This episode is not:
- a speaking technique lesson
- a grammar explanation
- a motivation push
- a “try harder” message
You don’t need to take notes.
You don’t need to practice afterward.
Just listening is enough.
You don’t need to practice afterward.
Just listening is enough.
🎓 Free Webinar Mentioned in This Episode
Eliza also gently mentions her upcoming free live webinar: Speaking Korean Without Losing Your Mind
In the session, she will explore:
- why speaking often feels overwhelming
- how pressure builds before we speak
- how to approach Korean speaking more calmly and naturally
For registration link: https://joaacademy.easywebinar.live/speak-korean-without-losing-your-mind
There is no pressure to join — it’s simply an open invitation.
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