The InFluency Podcast

I've been an accent and fluency coach for over 10 years. It hasn't always been easy but it was always gratifying. I've learned new things about English and about my teaching, and I want to share these things with you. Learn more about my English teaching training. 00:00 – My teaching journey in the past decade 06:30 – Being flexible – there is more than one way to explain something. Follow your student's needs 12:46 – Be open – your students are your best teachers so look for what's working and what's not 17:27 – Clear is better than accurate – it doesn't have to be perfect, as long as the result is clear and the student feels confident and accomplished in English 27:15 – Students don't need to know everything. There's a lot of important information out there, but not everything is relevant. Use what they need to know in order to transform. 30:02 – Be honest and vulnerable – Don't expect yourself to know everything. If you're uncertain about something, let them know and use it as an opportunity to learn 31:54 – Speak less – Being passionate is great but it's not a lecture and they need the actual practice 33:33 – Be a coach, not a teacher – understand your role as a teacher, that it's about getting them to take action. You need to communicate the lesson and the obstacles, to push them forward and to hold them accountable 36:00 – It's never just about pronunciation or grammar, it's about feeling comfortable in their own skin in English and accomplish what they want 37:18 – Even if you can't make it, you can still teach it. You don't need to have a native accent. As long as you know what they need to do, you can teach and coach them 40:28 – Be a translator of knowledge – simplify and translate complicated ideas into something the student will understand 41:40 – You are enough. Don't let your accent and your knowledge and your background hold you back 44:00 – Know your worth. As you grow as a teacher, you should definitely get paid more for your services and your time 45:42 – Be organized and give clear practice instructions – review what you've done in the lesson and explain how to revisit it themselves If you want to hear more about some of the sounds I mentioned in this episode, check the following videos: American R, flap T, aspirated consonants If you want to improve your accent and understand

FREE PDF Download: Download my 8 P's pronunciation teaching framework: https://theaccentsway.com/freebie-8ps/ Whether you're an English teacher (native or non-native) or an English learner, my pronunciation teaching and learning framework will help you understand what are the steps you need to take in order to teach and learn pronunciation in the simplest, most effective way. This framework has served me in over 10 years of being an accent and fluency coach and has helped thousands of students around the world reach incredible results. Download the full framework here No matter what your goals in life are, if they have to do with English, learning English pronunciation is key. When you understand other English speakers better and when other speakers understand you better, you will feel more confident and things will run smoother for you. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.

Like any other challenge or thing we need to work on, improving your fluency is first and foremost about developing the right mindset. In this video, I'll discuss some of the things that hold you back and that you really need to let go of if you want to achieve a breakthrough in English in 2020. 04:25 – Stop judging other speakers – appreciate what they have to say and that they're doing their best, just like you do 06:18 – Stop waiting for the right opportunity to come – Focus on your English now and 07:26 – Stop avoiding opportunities that DO come your way. You are ready so jump on that Carpe Diem. 09:02 – Stop with those ridiculous expectations – you're not an English native speaker. Set realistic goals and get a sense of accomplishment that will lead you to being an even better speaker 10:20 – Stop procrastinating – make English a priority and don't let other things get in your way 11:25 – Stop with the negative self-talk – turn each negative thought into a positive one 13:18 – Stop consuming too much content – feeling like you don't know enough is natural but you need to practice what you learn. Put yourself out there, apply what you already know and make mistakes 15:38 – Stop making native speakers your north star – communicating with speakers of English as a second language is as good as speaking with native speakers. Sometimes it's even better. 17:40 – Stop with the lists – Speak, interact, as much as possible if you want to really become fluent 18:45 – Stop comparing yourself to others – you have your own way to carve out for yourself. If you must compare, do it in a way that will motivate you and acknowledge your personal growth Download 30 English affirmations that will help you reach a breakthrough in 2020. Videos about limiting beliefs and speaking with confidence: How to stop translating in your head: 5-steps to get stuck LESS and speak FASTER in English Afraid to make mistakes in English? WATCH THIS How the 80/20 principle will help you improve your English The fluent mindset (how changing your thoughts can improve your fluency) If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.

Pronunciation is the door to understanding and mastering spoken English. It's the secret of speaking with confidence and communicating clearly. In this episode, I pinpoint the reasons why learning pronunciation is crucial if you want to make an impact and not compromise your message. Because this is really what it's all about. It's not about you sounding more American and losing your identity. It's about you feeling amazing in your own skin when you communicate in English. Link to Podcast episode 2 Link to the magazine If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.

Learning English can easily get boring, and soon you may find yourself doing something else and beating yourself up for not keeping up with your studies. If this scenario rings a bell, this episode is for you so tune in and give yourself a motivation boost! 00:00 – Introduction – comfort zones are great until they're not 03:50 – Remember your WHY – what do you wish for yourself that requires speaking English? 05:30 – Make it interesting – some ideas for creating your own practice exercises 07:50 – Stay focused and keep the flow – what you need to do in order to see results 11:00 – Set clear and specific goals – you don't want your learning process to be overwhelming 13:10 – Make it sustainable – start small and keep it small, you're in it for the long haul 14:30 – Friendly advice If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.

When I was 21 I moved to NYC dreaming to become a working actress. But I had one BIG obstacle. My English. I had a thick accent and I wasn't fluent. In this episode, I share with you how I transformed from being a timid speaker of English to a pronunciation expert and fluency coach who runs a thriving online business, and how I get to do what I love teaching students from all around the world who inspire me every day. This is my story. Links to resources mentioned in the video: My story (why I do what I do) The schwa (the key to American Pronunciation) If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook - the best place to practice English online for free.

Welcome to my new podcast, In.Fluency, where I'll discuss English, pronunciation learning and teaching, how to really make a difference and become a fluent and confident English speaker. In this first episode, I'll share with you the reasons why I chose to start my own podcast, who it is for, and what you're gonna find here. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.