#63 How to Become a Fearless Language Learner with Halima Salim

Halima Salim, founder of Blackboard English and the Fearless
English Podcast, discusses empowering women language learners,
overcoming negative self-talk and changing ideologies in the ESL
community with Shannon Kennedy and Benny Lewis.


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Fearless English Podcast

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Episode Overview


Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:


Living in Saudi Arabia as an illegal immigrant and its impact
on education

Moving to the UK and learning English

Becoming a fearless language learner

Shutting down negative self-talk

Facing your greatest fears

Learning to read and write at a later age

Creating opportunities for women through English

Changing ideologies in the ESL community

Supporting your children learning another language

Creating a supportive Instagram community

Gaining confidence “being yourself”



Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy


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