What if there was a simple tool that could increase oxygen flow to your brain, improve language processing, and help you feel more at ease? The good news is, there is, and it’s free: breathing.
Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. This isn’t just another “mindless mindfulness tip” or "toxic positivity stuff". What I’m sharing today is grounded in solid research, and of course, my own experience as an English teacher and learner. Did you know your breathing can help you feel calmer and more in control when speaking English? Of course, this is not a substitute for proper rest and sleep (which, by the way, many students need deeply). Breathing is a tool for those moments you find yourself stuck, rambling, stumbling over words, almost pulling your hair out (or in my case, picking on my curls nonstop).
