933 : What Do You Do When Your Mind Goes Blank? (The Five-Step Method)
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933 : What Do You Do When Your Mind Goes Blank? (The Five-Step Method)

B1IntermediateNovember 1, 202629 min
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Have you ever been asked a question and suddenly had no idea what to say? In this episode, you’ll learn a simple five-step method to help you organize your thoughts and keep speaking when your mind goes blank. Using the Five W’s—Who, What, When, Where, and Why—you’ll see how to build a clear, specific response from the people involved to the reason behind your story or opinion. 3 important takeaways: Start with the people involved — naming who is part of the situation gives your answer a relatable starting poi...

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What do you do when your mind goes blank? You know when someone asks you a question in English, you understand the question, but when you open your mouth, nothing comes out. You feel frustrated.

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You feel overwhelmed. Why is my mind blank? Why can't I say anything? Well my friend today, I am going to give you five simple steps for what to do when

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your mind goes blank. Are you ready? Well then, let's jump right in. Step number one, name the people involved.

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