498. Can you guess the primary stress? (Pronunciation Quiz)
The InFluency Podcast
How well do you know primary stress? In today’s lesson, we’re doing a quiz to test your knowledge of just how much you know. For more primary stress practice, check out these videos! How to Find the Primary Stress in Words Everything you need to know about WORD STRESS in English Keep practicing with my FREE Accent Crash Course:
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497. Pronunciation Practice: Consonant Clusters
The InFluency Podcast
Do you say estrong instead of strong? In today’s video, we’re talking about consonant clusters. Consonant clusters can happen at the beginning, middle or end of words, and today, we’ll practice pronouncing words, phrases and sentences without dropping any sounds! Want more pronunciation practice? Join my 14-day pronunciation plan!
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496. 10 words even advanced speakers mispronounce
The InFluency Podcast
Today, we’re stepping into the world of just how confusing English spelling can be! In this video, we’re going to analyze words that even advanced speakers mispronounce. Want to keep practicing your pronunciation? Get the free 14-day pronunciation plan!
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495. Speaking monotone can lower your IELTS score. Here’s what to do
The InFluency Podcast
Do you ever feel like you speak monotone in English? In this episode, Aubrey from the amazing All Ears English podcast is here to talk about how monotone speech can affect your IELTS speaking score (and the other ways it can impact you!) In this conversation, we talk about: Why sounding monotone can lower your IELTS pronunciation score What examiners actually listen for in the speaking test Why monotone speech makes people tune out in real conversations How nerves and overthinking affect your voice Why feeling “fake” when you change your intonation is normal How to practice...
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494. 5 Truths About Making Mistakes in English (That Will Set You Free)
The InFluency Podcast
Are you afraid of making mistakes when you speak English? In this episode, we’re talking about something that silently blocks fluency for so many people: the fear of making mistakes. In today’s episode, you’ll learn 5 truths about mistakes in English that will completely change the way you speak, practice, and show up in real conversations. Because the goal is not to speak “perfectly.” The goal is to speak clearly, confidently, and consistently, even when things are not 100 percent. Want more? Join us for the Start Strong Challenge! Join Beyond, my English practice...
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493. 10 everyday English expressions to level up your fluency in 2026
The InFluency Podcast
Today, we’re learning 10 super common English expressions that will help you start the year with energy, confidence, and momentum. You might already recognize some of them, but today you’ll learn what they really mean, how to say them more naturally, and how to use them in real sentences so they actually stick. Download the practice PDF (expressions + definitions + example sentences):
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492. 5 things to LET GO OF in 2025 for better English
The InFluency Podcast
As we wrap up 2025 and step into 2026, I want to invite you to leave a few things behind with me: the need to be perfect, the fear of judgment, habits that aren’t working for you, comparison, and that old story you keep telling yourself about your English. Because here’s the truth: you don’t need “perfect” to be powerful. You just need practice, permission, and a new story. If you want a little extra support to start 2026 feeling clearer, freer, and more confident, I’ve got two free ways to do it: 👉 Join the free 7-Day Confidence Challenge A short daily email with a...
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491. Why speaking English makes you so tired
The InFluency Podcast
Do you ever feel tired after speaking English even when you can speak for hours in your first language with no problem? In this episode, I’ll explain why English feels more exhausting and what you can do to feel lighter, clearer, and more effortless when you speak. You’ll learn practical strategies to reduce physical tension, stop overusing your muscles when pronouncing tricky sounds, ease voice strain, and manage the mental load that comes from overthinking and self editing. These small shifts can help you conserve energy, feel more confident, and enjoy speaking without ending the day...
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490. How to Tell Powerful Stories in English (Even as a Second Language)
The InFluency Podcast
Do you ever feel like you are “not a storyteller” or worry that your stories are too long, too messy, or “not interesting enough” in English? Join this conversation with us! In this episode, I talk with Bree from the podcast “Into the Story” about what storytelling really is and why you do not need perfect English, fancy vocabulary, or a big dramatic life to tell powerful stories that connect. We also talk about confidence, perfectionism, and that little feeling of shame when you remember a tiny mistake you made in English hours later. If you are tired of waiting to...
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489. One vowel sound, 15 different spellings: The /ɑ/ as in FATHER vowel
The InFluency Podcast
One vowel sound, but so many spellings in English! English spelling is not phonetic, which means that just because it has one spelling, doesn’t mean it always sounds the same way! In this video, we’re going to talk about the 15 (!) different spellings that just ONE sound has in English. Crazy, right? For more information about this vowel, check out these episodes: How to pronounce 'water': /ah/ as in father (and coffee, job and office): The 3 A’s : cap-cup-cop:
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