INTRODUCTION: Fear of speaking in front of others... Have it and ready to begin your journey to overcoming it? Already started working on overcoming it? Once had it but successfully overcame it? Never had it and believe you know why? Whichever of these describes you, you’re invited to join this support group to openly discuss the fear of speaking in front of others which plagues so many people in the world. Together, we support each other in a safe sphere where we can talk about our specific fears, situations we’ve been in or have to face that invoke it and experiences we’ve had with it, provide encouragement and both give and receive advice aimed at helping overcome this fear. So whether you need support or want to be a support, come as often as you need and as often as you like. IN THIS CLASS: (1) You will share and discuss your and other’s specific fears regarding speaking in front of others. (2) You will receive and give encouragement and advice to help overcome fear of speaking in front of others. THIS CLASS IS FOR: Those who have a desire to overcome or help others overcome fear of speaking in front of others. MATERIALS NEEDED: FEAR II: Support Group Note-Taking Sheet (download from lesson page) PREPARATION: Decide the name you prefer the teacher and group members to call you during the session, and enter it as your Display Name on Zoom. BONUS: Teacher's notes from your session will be sent later for your review. OTHER CLASSES YOU MAY LIKE: FEAR I: Get Over It! (Learn to speak without fear.) [B1-C2] Meet, Mingle & Connect (for ages 18 and older) [B1-C2] English Lounge (for ages 18 and older) [B1-C2]

(1) You will use insight you gain from discussing specific fears of speaking in front of others to overcome it. (2) You will actively apply advice shared by others to situations in which you experience fear of speaking in front of others. (3) You will demonstrate the ability to support others in overcoming fear of speaking in front of others by providing encouragement and sharing helpful advice.