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Abstract
This paper addresses how teachers can overcome the fear of English that their
students have and that they themselves may have by altering their own use of English as
well as when and how they have students speak English. Suggestions include how to get
past fear with teachers actually speaking more English, students speaking only in small
groups, and English being viewed as an opportunity for expression rather than a set of
rigid rules. These changes can foster confidence in speaking and make both English and
our classes more appealing.