• How much practice does it REALLY take to speak English fluently?
    May 18 2026

    Many women believe they need hours and hours of study to feel confident speaking English… but what if just 15 minutes of conversation practice could start changing everything?

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    In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma answers a question from Amira in Egypt, who feels stuck between a busy life, years of studying English, and the pressure to somehow “find more time” to practise.

    You’ll discover why confidence in English doesn’t come from studying harder, it comes from using the English you already have in real conversations.

    🎧 In this episode:
    00:00 Why English practice feels overwhelming
    02:03 A listener question from Egypt
    03:09 Why confidence feels like it takes forever
    07:41 What fluency research actually says
    12:55 The hidden cost of waiting
    14:41 A simpler way to practise English

    If you already understand English but still freeze, hesitate or overthink when it’s time to speak, this episode is for you.

    💬 About Emma

    Emma is the founder of Hey Lady! and creator of the YouTube channel mmmEnglish, trusted by more than 6 million English learners worldwide.

    Hey Lady! is a global English-speaking community for women who want to build confidence through real conversations, connection and consistent practice. We welcome all women 18+ years old with Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C2) English.

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