This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter ride in Nha Trang, Zdenek's fears of Vietnamese roads and driving, Luke's recent cycling accident in Paris, Zdenek's encounter with a London police officer, nerves about teaching, and more. The PDF worksheet offers a vocabulary list from the conversation, with definitions, examples, and quizzes and a full transcript to help you boost your English with the episode. 📄 Get the PDF here (lucky you - it's very expensive but you can have it completely free) 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/931.-Overcoming-Fears-with-Zdenek.pdf 🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/14/931-overcoming-fears-with-zdenek/ ⚽️ The Footglish Podcast (Learn English with Football) 👉 https://pod.link/1751816033 💬 Zdenek's Discord server "The Achiever's Chamber" 👉 https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816 🏆 LEP Premium 👉 https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:47 Conversation begins 0:06:30 Culture shock when moving abroad 0:10:00 Vocabulary: Out of Your Comfort Zone – Useful phrases explained 0:11:50 Fear of flying 0:13:15 Vocabulary Recap – Hair-raising, goosebumps, let the cat out of the bag 0:20:00 Zdenek's scooter fear 0:24:00 Luke's scooter story 0:26:30 Vocabulary: Jinx, God Forbid, Tempt Fate – Talking about superstition 0:29:00 Vocabulary: Pecking Order – Road hierarchies explained 0:32:45 Real-life English Test – Talking to police in London 0:36:00 Vocabulary: Deep End, Wake-up Call, Reality Check 0:39:00 Language Learning Fear – Confidence issues & speaking anxiety 0:42:15 Teaching Fears – CELTA observations & nerves 0:46:50 Vocabulary: Steep Learning Curve, Slave Away, Dread 0:52:00 Fight, Flight & More – Freeze, Flop, Fawn explained 0:58:30 Teaching Experience – How Luke overcame anxiety 1:03:00 Advice: Coping with Fear – Practical tips to stay calm 1:04:45 Quote: Bravery & Fear – Acting in spite of fear 1:10:00 Crossing Roads in Vietnam – Eye contact & courage 1:15:00 Vocabulary Recap – Stick out, fish out of water, pluck up courage 1:24:00 Culture Shock & Attitudes – How to go with the flow 1:28:30 Wrapping Up – Reflections on fear & learning 1:32:00 Zdenek’s Projects – Podcasts & Achievers Chamber 1:36:00 Final Thoughts – Outro & comments invitation