The InFluency Podcast

506. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and connected speech | The Housemaid

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a story out loud with me! We're reading a part from The Housemaid by Frida McFadden.  ...

505. Why "don't you" turns into "donchu" in spoken English: American English Pronunciation

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever listened to a native English speaker and thought… wait, that sounds funny!  You HEAR one thing, but you SEE  something completely ...

504. How English helped her say yes to a whole new life

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, I'm bringing Jelena to the stage! Jelena is one of my New Sound and Beyond students from Serbia, who now lives in the US. When sh...

503. How to learn vocabulary the RIGHT way

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you actually learning vocabulary the right way? Most English learners aren't, and it's holding them back from real fluency! In this episode, I b...

502. Fluency isn't A1-C2: The 5 speaking stages no one talks about

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Take the quiz and find out your stage: https://bit.ly/3PbGOl0 Want to move up and need a boost to make it happen? Join Beyond Community? https://bi...

501. Shadowing Practice: English Pronunciation & Vocabulary | The Matrix

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to practice with me! In this lesson, we're going to train our pronunciation and vocabulary by shadowing an iconic scene from The Matrix. ...

500. English spelling is confusing. Here's proof (native speaker fails!)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen that trend going around on social media where native speakers share a word they mispronounced once… and it still haunts them years la...

499. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and connected speech | The Alchemist

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for another read out loud practice? In today's episode, we're reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. This is an excellent way to grow y...

498. Can you guess the primary stress? (Pronunciation Quiz)

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 stre...

497. Pronunciation Practice: Consonant Clusters

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you say estrong instead of strong? In today's video, we're talking about consonant clusters. Consonant clusters can happen at the beginning, middl...

496. 10 words even advanced speakers mispronounce

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 sp...

495. Speaking monotone can lower your IELTS score. Here's what to do

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 mon...

494. 5 Truths About Making Mistakes in English (That Will Set You Free)

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 pe...

493. 10 everyday English expressions to level up your fluency in 2026

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're learning 10 super common English expressions that will help you start the year with energy, confidence, and momentum. You might already...

492. 5 things to LET GO OF in 2025 for better English

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, habit...

491. Why speaking English makes you so tired

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

490. How to Tell Powerful Stories in English (Even as a Second Language)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

489. One vowel sound, 15 different spellings: The /ɑ/ as in FATHER vowel

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

488. Shadowing Practice: How Tone of Voice Changes Your Message

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson we'll practice together how the same text can sound happy, sad, serious, or excited, only by changing your voice! I'll read two paragr...

487. How to stop LIMITING yourself and become your full self in English

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the parts of you that stay quiet in English and finally show up as your full self. In this episode, we talk about the habits and thoughts that...

486. Avoid these common preposition mistakes in English!

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with prepositions in English? In this lesson, we'll discover the most common preposition mistakes and practice them together with clear dr...

485. The American R sound made simple: girl, term, certain, earth

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to pronounce words like "girl," "term," "certain," and "earth"? In today's lesson, we're going to talk about how the American English...

484. 5 easy ways to start thinking IN ENGLISH!

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to stop translating, and start thinking in English? This episode will show you 5 steps you can do every day to build the connection in yo...

483. Past Simple vs. Present Perfect: EASY EXPLANATION & PRACTICE!

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to improve your grammar, but you're not sure how? Chances are, you KNOW the grammar rules, but when it comes time to speak, you overthink which ...

482. Practice Shadowing with The Devil Wears Prada

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to put your authoritative tone to the test in English? In today's episode, we're shadowing an infamous scene from The Devil Wears Prada. We wil...

481. Can you guess the English mistake? Quiz yourself!

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a video where you'll get a chance to test your English skills with this test! I've collected a list of common mistakes that English spe...

480. 5 common and everyday English idioms you need to know

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're going to cover some of the top, must-know idioms that you'll hear in English! These idioms are great to sprinkle into your o...

479. 4 true stories of English transformation that will inspire you

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me to get inspired by REAL students who have seen REAL results! I'm interviewing some very special New Sound alumni students! In this live, you'l...

478. Level up your English with these advanced techniques

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been studying English for a long time, you may be looking for creative and challenging ways to get to the next level. This episode includes ...

477. How She Stopped Avoiding English and Started Thriving

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Difficult doesn't mean impossible, and direction is more important than speed." That's a quote from the wonderful interview I'm having today with my ...

476. Useful English Phrases with Severance | English with TV Shows

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you watched the TV show, Severance? In today's episode, we're learning and shadowing common phrases from the show!

475. Success story: How she overcame English anxiety and changed her life

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, I have the opportunity to speak with my student, Laura, who shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from feeling shy and i...

474. Elevate your English: Linking words you can use beyond 'However' and 'Or'

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll explore different linking words that you can add to your English vocabulary. You'll get more ideas to express your thoughts dif...

473. Build your English confidence step-by-step [7-day challenge]

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence doesn't magically appear overnight, it's something you build, one step at a time. The truth is, confidence is a skill, and just like any ot...

472. Pronunciation practice in a song: Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever used music to boost your English pronunciation? 🎶 In this week's video, I'm introducing you to Olivia Rodrigo's song Traitor to pract...

471. How to pronounce pronouns correctly in real life English

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, we, they: It's one of the first things we learn when starting to study English, but do you know how they are REA...

470. Fluent with AI? This is what Artificial Intelligence WON'T help you with.

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now with the rise of AI, everything has become FAST. We look for short videos, quick wins, and AI tools that do everything for us. And while that's am...

469. Breaking through your limitations: Katya's journey to total fluency

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven year...

468. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and connected speech | Let Them by Mel Robbins

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me! We're reading the 'Let Them' book by Mel Robbins. Not only is i...

467. Practice English with The Last of Us | Shadowing Exercise for Pronunciation and Intonation

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we're goin...

466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like 'queue', 'colonel', 'subtle' and more! These words are espe...

465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them? In this episode, I'm teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might ...

464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation with Atomic Habits

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomi...

463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with...

462. Speak with Authority in English

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without t...

461. Read out loud: Dr. Seuss Fox in Socks Pronunciation Practice

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Read along with me and improve your pronunciation in English! This is no easy challenge. Are you up for it? For more pronun...

460. ChatGPT training to practice your English

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you're working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its ful...

459. Read along and practice your vocabulary and pronunciation: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace. We're reading a scene from Harr...

458. The best tongue twisters for clear pronunciation

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practice 12 of the best tongue twisters in English to improve your pronunciation! Tongue twisters are some of the best ways to warm up your articulati...

457. Pronunciation Q&A | You ask, I answer

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm answering questions from my New Sound students! We go into pronunciation questions to specific words, practice strategies, and details abou...

456. The difference between color vs. collar, wonder vs. wonder, and more

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cup or cop? Today we're practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. ...

455. Real-life Success Stories in English

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt like fluency in English is just out of reach, this episode is for you. Meet Lisando, Alex, Orsi, Anne, and Alain: My New Sound stu...

454. The English You Want vs. The English You Have – How to Close the Gap!

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your mindset and emotions play a huge role in your confidence and clarity when speaking English. In this video, I want to remind you that transformati...

453. Watching TV won't make you fluent. Debunking Popular English Advice

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join my free masterclass and transform the way you speak English: https://bit.ly/4jJUSNA  If you're learning English and feel like you're not making ...

452. Taking Radical Responsibility

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join my FREE 7-day pronunciation bootcamp: https://bit.ly/40CcyCd What is radical responsibility, and how subscribing to this idea can change your Eng...

451. Why you should work on pronunciation

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp! We start on February 5! https://bit.ly/40CcyCd  Have you ever wondered WHY you should work on your pronun...

450. Intonation in English: How to sound more engaging and expressive [Free practice]

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Intonation in English is the secret to sounding clearer, more expressive, engaging and interesting! In today's video, I'm going to share with you what...

449. Read out loud with me and practice your English | Harry Potter

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a story out loud with me! We're reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's ...

448. Finding your voice in English | You ask, I answer.

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm answering questions from my students inside my membership, Beyond. Today you'll get to hear questions like… [1:42] How can I...

447. 4 reasons why 2025 is the BEST year to finally get FLUENT

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's always a good time to get fluent in English, but this year is one of the BEST times to take advantage of everything that's happening in the world...

446. Concluding 1 year of Relocation | My Relocation Diaries

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you even begin to talk about a full year of living in a new country? After relocating to Barcelona on January 4th, 2024, I'll share the top cha...

445. New English vocabulary? Learn Gen Alpha Slang with an 8-year-old expert!

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skibidi toilet rizz, ohio, mewing and more…join me and my guest, Assaf, for a vocabulary lesson on Gen Alpha slang. Gen Alpha consists of any person...

444. Practice English with 'Popular' from Wicked | Shadowing practice

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shadowing is one of the best ways you can practice your pronunciation, connected speech and rhythm in English, and today, we're going to do it with th...

443. 5-minute daily English warm up [Follow along with me]

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to improve your American English pronunciation quickly and effectively? This 5-minute daily exercise is perfect for building clarity, confiden...

442. Act in English: Practice a scene with me

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to act in English? In this podcast, I'll guide you through a scene from the play The Rabbit Hole, where you'll get to practice key eleme...

441. How can I build confidence in English? You ask, I answer.

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a special bonus episode from a Q&A inside my membership, Beyond. Today you'll get to hear questions like… How can I find my voice in En...

440. Why you CAN'T understand people on Zoom (and what to do about it)

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or whatever meeting platform you use… if you have found yourself in an online meeting where everyone has their ca...

439. AI for English: Can it replace your teacher?

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you used AI to practice your English? What has your experience been? In this episode, I'm going to share with you the truth about practicing with...

438. English Pronunciation Plan | Improve your pronunciation in 14 days

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 DOWNLOAD THE 14-DAY ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PLAN https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5 What's the best way to study pronunciation? What sounds should you start wi...

437. How to Reach a Breakthrough in English Without Learning Anything New [Revisiting favorite episodes]

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. As an English learner, you must have wondered – what are the things ...

436. No more levels – what's your Speaker Stage in English?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take the free quiz and determine your speaker stage in English https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e If you think that progress is only about going from A1 to C2 –...

435. Beyond the books: English learning for curious minds

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives ...

434. Why you still make grammar mistakes in English even when you know the rule

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why your grammar is nearly perfect when you write, but when you start speaking, you can't use any of it? In this episode, I'll ...

433. What to Do When You Hit a Plateau in English? [Revisiting favorite episodes]

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… Yo...

432. He taught at the British Council for 25+ years – here are his tips for learners

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the chance to interview Craig Wealand, the host of InglesPodcast, and an English teacher for more than 20 years! He shared his experiences as a ...

431. 13 Things I've Learned as a Teacher [Revisiting favorite episodes]

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. I've been an accent and fluency coach for over 10 years. It hasn't alw...

430. Scheduling meetings: Essential phrases and how to say them

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we schedule a meeting for Monday at 9 AM? I'm sorry, I'm going to have to cancel our meeting. Whether you're scheduling, confirming a meeting, or ...

429. It's not too late to achieve your 2024 goals. Here's how.

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of 2024 is near – maybe you set some goals for yourself back in January, and even though you'd really love to achieve them,  you're not sur...

428. How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Revisiting favorite episodes]

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren H...

427. How to identify syllables in English: Foundations for Pronunciation

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is a syllable? You may have heard this term a lot, but were never sure how to identify it on your own. Understanding syllables is essenti...

426. 10 Things You Should Stop Doing if You Want to Speak English Fluently [Revisiting favorite episodes]

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm hosting a FREE 5-day challenge from September 2 - 6. Join us here! https://bit.ly/4dYqfjC We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite e...

425. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference [Revisiting favorite episodes]

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. I mention the schwa almost every time I speak about American English. ...

424. How to effectively practice your intonation in English [Revisiting favorite episodes]

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. In this podcast episode I elaborate on how to practice it effectively ...

423. Why you can't pronounce the R in English and how to REALLY practice it

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The R sound is NOT an easy sound to pronounce. Even if you've been practicing it for a while, you may feel frustrated that you STILL can't use it as c...

422. Pronounce the 10 Most Popular Olympic Sports

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you watching the Olympics? Today you'll learn how to pronounce 10 of the most popular sports in the Olympics, so you can say them like a pro.

421. Why pronunciation is important when learning a language [Revisiting favorite episodes]

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the summer, we're revisiting some of my FAVORITE episodes and stories that I've shared with you over the past several years on the podcast! Pronu...

420. Improve Your Writing in English | Interview with Fabio Cerpelloni

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about how you can improve your writing in English? In this interview, I speak to teacher, author and non-native speaker, Fabio Cerpell...

419. Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach [Revisiting favorite episodes]

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the summer, we're revisiting some of my FAVORITE episodes and stories that I've shared with you over the past several years on the podcast!  In ...

418. Weddings, road trips, and summertime and thoughts about home | My Relocation Diaries

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summertime is in full swing, and it has been busy! Summer camp, road trips, weddings and family visits are on the calendar over the next few months. T...

417. I sound like a robot! How to sound more expressive when reading out loud

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you read out loud, do you feel monotonous, like everything you say sounds the same, and there's no emotion or expression? Whether you're practici...

416. A conversation with my niece | My Relocation Diaries

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week my sister and her children gave us a surprise visit in Barcelona so I sat down with my niece Gaya to talk about our relocation, feelings and...

415. 10 controversial pronunciations in English

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pronounce it day-duh or daa-duh? Or should you pronounce 'route' as root or rowt? Today we're talking about words that have 2 (and sometimes mo...

414. Answering YOUR questions! Part 1 | My Relocation Diaries

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I asked on social media if you had any questions for me about what relocation has been like. I got a lot of questions, so we're splitting i...

413. Limiting Beliefs in English and How You Can Change Them

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is a limiting belief in English? Do you have one, or maybe even several? Today, I'm talking all about what those beliefs might sound like, and mo...

412. Reflections at the end of the school year | My Relocation Diaries

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 6 months since we've relocated to Spain – I can barely believe it! I'm spending some time today reflecting back on the past few months, co...

411. Strategies to Improve your Listening in English

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm interviewing Jennifer from JForrestEnglish on the show today. Jennifer shares how her own experience as a "failed language learner" inspired her t...

410. I need to do this more often | My Relocation Diaries

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting away from the city, reconnecting with family and nature…I had a chance to do all of that this week and let me tell you, it was much needed!

409. Eww, m-hm, phew! How to pronounce common interjections in English

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hmm, a-ha, eww! Huh…chances are that you've come across interjections in English before when reading, but you may not know how to pronounce all of t...

408. We had our student meetup in Barcelona! | My Relocation Diaries

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've been teasing it for the past few weeks, but on June 1, we finally had our student meetup! We had 80 students come from all around the world to me...

407. How to stay FOCUSED when studying English and stop getting distracted

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Easily distracted when studying English? Learn how to tune out distractions and laser in on your English to get the results you're after.