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! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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 sounding more expressive 

Whether you are preparing for IELTS or simply want to sound more confident and expressive in English, this episode will help you understand how to work on it!

Find Aubrey and the All Ears English podcast here! https://www.allearsenglish.com/

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.

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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): https://bit.ly/3YMyA4n

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 https://bit.ly/3UmzZMY 
A short daily email with a simple activity to help you build confidence in English, one step at a time.

👉  Get on the Start Strong Challenge list
We're kicking off 2026 together with a free Start Strong Challenge so you can start the year with momentum and confidence.
Click here to join https://bit.ly/498Lnmu 

Let's make 2026 a year to remember!