The Gym Journal

Notes on speaking English with confidence

Practical, no-fluff writing on speaking practice, confidence, and what actually works — from the coaches and founder of English Speaking Gym.

31 August 2026

Best Online Public Speaking Classes: How to Choose

A step-by-step guide to picking a class with live practice and real feedback, plus a weekly routine that actually builds confidence.

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30 August 2026

Best Online English Speaking Clubs

Five speaking clubs compared on practice style, feedback, and price — for B1+ adults who want live conversation plus real coaching.

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29 August 2026

Best Online English Conversation Classes

Six conversation-class options compared on live format, feedback pattern, and price — for B1+ learners who need real speaking reps.

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28 August 2026

Best Public Speaking Course Online

English Speaking Gym vs. Preply compared on format, feedback, and price — plus what to look for in a public speaking course.

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27 August 2026

English Conversation Course Online: How to Start

A 5-step guide to picking the right course, building a daily habit, and using human feedback to actually improve.

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26 August 2026

Best Language Exchange Apps for English Practice

HelloTalk, Tandem, Speaky, and more compared on live video, cost, and structure for English speaking practice.

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25 August 2026

Best Business English Courses for Professionals

Five business English options compared on practice model, feedback style, and price — for professionals who freeze up in meetings.

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24 August 2026

Best English Speaking Practice App: 5 Top Picks

Five speaking-practice apps compared on live practice, feedback source, and price — from AI warm-ups to daily human coaching.

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23 August 2026

Best Accent Reduction Courses Online

Compare three accent reduction options on practice model, feedback style, and price to find clearer, more confident speech.

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19 August 2026

Best Online English Speaking Courses

Compare 10 online English speaking courses on live practice, feedback style, and price to find the right fit for your level.

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18 August 2026

How to Improve Your Spoken English Confidence (Not Just a Chatbot)

Five practical ways to build real spoken confidence, and why silent study and solo AI practice alone won't get you there.

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English Speaking Gym vs. Preply

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