471. How to pronounce pronouns correctly in real life English
The InFluency Podcast
Pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, we, they: It’s one of the first things we learn when starting to study English, but do you know how they are REALLY pronounced? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we’ll uncover the real pronunciation of English pronouns in everyday speech, and spoiler alert! It’s probably NOT the way you learned them in English class. Download the free PDF (+ audio) to practice pronouns in English!
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470. Fluent with AI? This is what Artificial Intelligence WON’T help you with.
The InFluency Podcast
Now with the rise of AI, everything has become FAST. We look for short videos, quick wins, and AI tools that do everything for us. And while that’s amazing in so many ways, it can also make us believe that fluency should be something that’s easy, instant, or effortless. But here’s the truth: some things still take time, intention, and consistency. And English is one of them! In this episode, I talk about the five must-have qualities you need to truly master English. Not tools. Not grammar rules. Not hacks. Qualities. The kind that no app or AI can give you. Because over the past couple...
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469. Breaking through your limitations: Katya’s journey to total fluency
The InFluency Podcast
In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven years ago. What’s even more incredible is that she did it all without ever living in an English-speaking country!! Katya takes us through her journey, from feeling stuck and frustrated to finding the breakthrough that led her to become a leader in our communities. We dive deep into how pronunciation work, especially prosody, not only helped her speak with confidence but also transformed her mindset and life. In this conversation, Katya shares her...
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468. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and connected speech | Let Them by Mel Robbins
The InFluency Podcast
Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me! We’re reading the ‘Let Them’ book by Mel Robbins. Not only is it an excellent practice, it’s also a great way for us to understand how WE can adopt this theory in our lives. Download the PDF here to follow along and improve your vocabulary [Free!] More ‘read out loud’ videos:
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467. Practice English with The Last of Us | Shadowing Exercise for Pronunciation and Intonation
The InFluency Podcast
Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we’re going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us. I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own. Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us:
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466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings)
The InFluency Podcast
In this episode, we’re tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like ‘queue’, ‘colonel’, ‘subtle’ and more! These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we’ll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease. Want more practice? Get my FREE 14-day pronunciation plan to keep practicing!
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465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA
The InFluency Podcast
There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them? In this episode, I’m teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you! A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I’ve covered the most common! Check out a list of all the states with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website:
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464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation with Atomic Habits
The InFluency Podcast
Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It’s such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: Read Atomic Habits: Practice with my Sprints:
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463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises
The InFluency Podcast
Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words. Let’s practice together today with a metronome to help you develop rhythm in English in several different exercises! More episodes on rhythm: Rhythm of English words: Practice rhythm in a speech:
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462. Speak with Authority in English
The InFluency Podcast
Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation. Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan:
info_outlineAre you ready to act in English? In this podcast, I’ll guide you through a scene from the play The Rabbit Hole, where you’ll get to practice key elements of English like pronunciation, emotion, and flow by reading along with me.
Watch the video version with the script here: https://bit.ly/4eDz9mJ
Download the PDF of the script here https://bit.ly/48TSuPo or read along with me below:
BECCA: Ridiculous, right? Nine weeks pregnant. In a bar. Drinking.
HOWIE: You said she wasn’t drinking.
BECCA: No, she said. But you know Izzy. Plus the place was probably clogged with cigarette smoke.
HOWIE: Not anymore. Clean Indoor Air Act.
BECCA: She was in Yonkers. You think they enforce that in Yonkers?
HOWIE: I wouldn’t worry about it. If the babies in France turn out okay, I’m sure this one’ll be fine too.
BECCA: You think this is funny, Howie?
HOWIE: Of course not. But you need to relax about it. Izzy could be right.
BECCA: About what?
HOWIE: The baby, getting her on track. It can wake a person up. It did us.
BECCA: She was bragging about a bar fight.
HOWIE: It wasn’t a bar fight.
BECCA: They were in a bar! Fighting!
HOWIE: Izzy hit someone, she didn’t get into a fight. Blows were never exchanged.
BECCA: What is your point? It’s okay for a pregnant woman to be punching people?
HOWIE: Well so long as they don’t punch her back, it’s probably all right.
BECCA: What are you—? Why are you defending her?
HOWIE: I’m not. I just think it’s silly to get worked up about it.
BECCA: I’m not worked up. I’m just saying.
HOWIE: You’re right, it’s a mess, but what can we do? Maybe it’ll be fine. Izzy’s not a moron. Okay, she acts like one sometimes but... A baby can be good for a person.
BECCA: I know that, Howie.
HOWIE: Alright then.