The Fluency Habit: English for Real Life

Episodi

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  Different American accents: Can this USA dialect quiz guess where I’m from? 05.09.2026 35min

  In today’s episode, I’m going to take an American dialect quiz to see if it can identify where I’m from! I come from a unique linguistic background, so we’ll talk about that first. Then, I’ll walk you through all the questions in the quiz, explaining my answers and giving interesting context for the different kinds of slang and vocabulary we use in different parts of the U.S. Welcome to The Fluency Habit - English for Real Life. 🌐 Links 🌐 FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/youtube The U.S. Dialect Quiz: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/dialect-quiz-map.html Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/17/1200026181/are-southern-accents-disappearing-linguists-say-yes
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  3 TIPS to super-charge your language through immersion 28.08.2026 31min

  Many think that immersion—moving to the country where they speak your target language—is like a key to unlock fluency without much effort. Immersion can 100% super-charge your language, but it’s NOT a guarantee. People can live in another country for years and never learn the language. To make sure you take full advantage of immersion to take your language abilities to the next level, I’ll give you my 3 tips for doing it the RIGHT way, plus I’ll tell you how I did it with Spanish when I moved to Mexico. Welcome to The Fluency Habit - English for Real Life. FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast 
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  Analyze an article with me to improve your English! 18.08.2026 51min

  As an intermediate/advanced learner of English, reading articles (written for native speakers!) will help you continue to expand your language abilities. You’ll be exposed to new vocabulary, idioms, expressions, grammatical structures, etc. BUT! It’s also important to analyze and understand deeply, so that you can incorporate it into your active vocabulary in English. In this episode, we'll do a linguistic breakdown of a New York Times article. I highlighted every linguistic detail I want you to notice, and in the video I break down each detail in my own words to help you expand your understanding. Welcome to The Fluency Habit - English for Real Life. --LINKS-- The NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/us/john-alle-los-angeles-homeless-hotline.html FREE STUDY LIST: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/studylist
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  Advanced English Listening: Reclaiming your hobbies as an adult 08.08.2026 45min

  Comprehensible input can help you to take your English to the next level as an intermediate or advanced learner of English. Especially with content like mine, where I DON'T modify my speech to be slower or easier to understand. I speak fast, native English. This is intentional, so that your ears get used to the way real English sounds! In today's episode of the Fluency Habit podcast, this isn't just another boring "hobbies" discussion. I talk about how we and why we tend to lose touch with our hobbies as we grow into adulthood, and how when we make time to reconnect with our hobbies, it helps us reconnect with our inner child and be healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then I'll do a little show-and-tell about my hobbies! 💗    Welcome to The Fluency Habit - English for Real Life.  Get the FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast Watch & comment on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6rEe3U5AW30
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  Hear like native speakers hear 01.08.2026 38min

  Comprehensible input is the number one thing that has improved my language abilities as a learner, but there’s a right and wrong way to do it. In today’s episode of the Fluency Habit podcast, I’ll tell you how to make listening practice actually FUN and ENJOYABLE, so that you actually get the language-learning results you’re aiming for. Welcome to The Fluency Habit - English for Real Life.  Get the FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast Watch & comment on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SKBO6HlBrF4
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  The one thing holding you back from being fluent (CRINGE) 10.07.2026 17min

  Many smart people let their fear of speaking stop them from learning a language. Some even study for years and never become fluent. Does that sound like you? EPISODEN: https://link.episoden.com/a/wGKLFn
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  How to teach yourself a language 20.06.2026 25min

  This is how I recommend you teach yourself a language. You have to keep in mind, no one resource will take you from beginner to fluent. I hope you enjoy the episode, please let me know what you think. FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast
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  The problem with traditional language-learning 09.06.2026 34min

  This is the reason why traditional language-learning methods fail you, leave you ill-prepared to speak the language, and can actually hinder your fluency in a foreign language. I look forward to hearing what you think about today's episode! FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast
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  How I'd improve my English if I only had 15 minutes! 05.06.2026 26min

  This is what I'd do if I only wanted to spend 15 minutes a day improving my language skills! So if you're short on time, listen up for my recommendations. Get the FREE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: https://www.phoneticfluency.com/podcast Watch & comment on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eDrbd7fUfsk