The InFluency Podcast

This podcast explores managing thoughts and feelings about one's accent in English. It emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset in language learning and offers strategies to challenge negative beliefs about accents. The podcast provides tools for reframing thoughts to promote motivation and positive change in language proficiency and self-perception.

In this podcast, the speaker analyzes America Ferrera's powerful monologue in the movie Barbie, discussing the importance of intonation and pronunciation. They also explore self-perception and societal pressures, as well as the significance of standing out and expressing gratitude within a sisterhood.

Zoraida Cruz, a student from Nicaragua, shares her journey of overcoming challenges as an immigrant in the US, including the struggles of learning English and building confidence. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and belonging to a supportive community. The podcast also includes a memorable experience in New York and an unexpected encounter as an Uber driver.

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Explore the significance of motivation in language learning and how it goes beyond societal expectations. Learn about the importance of pronunciation and feeling comfortable when speaking English. Discover the interconnectedness of pronunciation and fluency and how improving one can enhance the other.

Learn the importance of vowels in English pronunciation and how to improve your skills through practice. The podcast discusses different types of vowel sounds and provides exercises for practicing American English vowels and word sequences.

Entrepreneur and podcast host Fred Silva is interviewed about his English learning journey, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, consistent English practice, overcoming plateaus in learning, and expressing gratitude for the host's inspiration.

This podcast explores the challenges of understanding jokes in English and provides explanations of language-related jokes. It delves into different types of jokes such as puns, knock knock jokes, and bar jokes, highlighting the wordplay and double meanings that make them funny. The podcast also discusses specific jokes about grasshoppers, horses and peanuts walking into bars, and dad jokes, emphasizing the art of humor in English.

How does English, intonation, rhythm and rap combine into one interview? You’ll just have to watch today’s episode to find out! I’m interviewing Jason R. Levine, also known as Fluency MC (https://www.youtube.com/fluencymc) on the channel today. Jason is an English teacher, content developer, and songwriter with the goal to help English learners use and memorize grammar, vocabulary, intonation and more through raps and songs. I can’t wait for you to listen to this week’s interview!  Learn more about Jason’s work:  Jason’s song book for learners: https://fluencymc.com/  Jason’s song and activity book for teachers: https://fluencymc.com/teacher-activity-book/  France Got Talent: https://youtu.be/F1zS-dsTnVw  Contact Jason: https://fluencymc.com/contact-fluency-mc/  Jason’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluency_mc/

What’s the difference between sheep-ship, beat-bit, leave-live, sheet-sh and beach-b…you know what I mean! In this episode, I’m going to explain the differences between these two vowels. Practice these sounds with me for free! Download your sheep-ship practice now: https://bit.ly/44Z4aO2 Want to level up your pronunciation? Get on the waitlist for my signature program, New Sound! Doors open soon: https://bit.ly/47pygvK