105. Speaking English With Confidence

Are there times while speaking English where you feel small and powerless? Are there times when you stay silent even though you know it's not what you want or what's best for you or others? In this episode I will help you know how to step into your personal power so you can confidently join the conversation as an equal.

18 Touko 202224min

You want to speak clear and confident American English and you want to do it fast! In this episode I'll teach you a strategy that will help. Quantity over Quality Go try it out and let me know how it goes! To join us in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training program click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/

9 Touko 202221min

In this episode I interview Nathalie Nguyen, an accountant living in Canada. Nathalie shares her experience and advice for those working to improve their English pronunciation and fluency. To view Nathalie's YouTube videos showing her journey over the last 3 years, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaiUHC9yNxLU9U9aYMWyPQ/featured If you're ready to join Pronunciation Pro now and take your English training to the next level, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/ Be sure to check out our PLUS or PREMIER memberships with one-on-one training like Nathalie has done! https://pronunciationpro.com/join/

3 Touko 202242min

What is your opinion of yourself? Do you feel confident in who you are? Great communication is not just about saying the right words with correct grammar and pronunciation. Communication is an expression of who you are. If you want to improve your communication skills you must take a deeper look into the opinion you have of yourself. As you do you'll discover the path to greater confidence AND better communication. To get more lessons from my one of a kind Confident ProMindset Course, join Pronunciation Pro NOW! https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/

25 Huhti 202217min

The key to learning to speak like a native is learning to open your ears to the sounds and rhythm of American English. As you tune your ear to the sounds of English you'll be better at pronouncing them correctly. To go deeper into training your ear to hear, join Pronunciation Pro now! https://pronunciationpro.com/ Listening Exercise #1: Long /A/ vs short /e/ Paper - pepper Wait - wet Taste - test Late - let Waste - west Listening Exercise #2: Short /o/ vs Short /u/ Hot - hut Bought - but Caught - cut Lock - luck Mom - mum 10 examples of words that are spelled different than they are pronounced. Thought: /thot/ Doubt: /dowt/ - no /b/ Wednesday: /wens-dA/ February: /feb-yoo-wAr-ee/ Receipt: /ree-seet/ no /p/ Island: /I-lind/ - no /s/ and reduced /a/ Asthma: /as-mu/ - no /th/ Colonel: /ker-nul/ Hors d’œuvres (French): /or-dervs/ - Other French words: bouillon, casserole, vinaigrette, protege, ballet, bouquet, boutique, silhouette, etiquette, faux pas Zucchini: /zoo-kee-nee/ (Italian) - pinata (Spanish)

18 Huhti 202224min

Are you afraid of making mistakes while speaking English? If so, you're not alone. In this episode I will help you understand why you are afraid to make mistakes and give you 3 powerful tips to overcome this fear so you can speak up and feel confident! Ready to join the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program where you will learn how to feel confident while speaking English? Join me today! https://pronunciationpro.com/join/

11 Huhti 202227min

Every other month in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program my students participate in a book club meeting. This months book was 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport. "The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive" - Cal Newport In this episode I will walk through a summary of this book and share with you some of the insight from our students and ways for you to apply these teaching to your life. To join Pronunciation Pro and participate in the next book club meeting, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/ To get one-on-one help with a trained American Accent Trainer through the PLUS or PREMIER packages, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/

4 Huhti 202235min

Your voice is important. You add something to this world that no one else can. If you want help finding your voice and confidence speaking English. I'm here to help! Join me in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/

29 Maalis 202235min