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Giving a speech in Japanese was one of the most nerve-wracking things I’ve done. In this video I share my Japanese learning journey, my fear of public speaking, and what it really felt like standing in front of native speakers and opening my mouth.

For years, I mostly listened. I studied, I understood, but I avoided speaking because I was scared of getting it wrong. This week, I pushed myself far outside my comfort zone and gave a full speech in Japanese to a community group here in Japan.

I talk honestly about:
• Why speaking Japanese feels more exposing than listening
• The fear of making mistakes in front of native speakers
• How I prepared for the speech
• What actually helped me get through it
• And what happened after it was over

If you’re learning Japanese, living in Japan, or struggling with public speaking anxiety, I hope this gives you a little encouragement to take that uncomfortable step.

You don’t have to feel ready. You just have to start.

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