This is the Allers English Podcast, episode 2437.
Are you good cop or bad cop?
Welcome to the All Ears English podcast downloaded more than 200 million times.
Are you feeling stuck with your English?
We'll show you how to become fearless and fluent by focusing on connection,
not perfection,
with your American host, Michelle Kaplan,
the New York radio girl, and Aubrey Carter, the IELTS whiz,
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You've likely seen police officers be good cop and bad cop,
but you may not realize you're using this strategy too.
Today,
learn how to connect over parenting and relationship styles and find out who on the All Years English team is the bad cop.
If you're a natural introvert, Speaking out in a conversation in English can be stressful.
Maybe at work you're unsure
if people will understand you or you're worried they'll ask you to repeat,
so you stay quiet.