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The R is one of the hardest sounds in English…but it doesn't have to be after this episode ;) In American English, there are two R sounds: the strong R (red, around, crazy) and the soft R, or R vowels. That's when the R appears AFTER a vowel (car, here, first). In this focused pr ...  Show more

If you've ever felt funny, smart, and expressive in your first language, but timid, or smaller the moment you switch to English, this conversation is for you! In this interview, I spoke with Valentina, a longtime student of mine, to talk about something almost every English learn ...  Show more

"I will feel confident when I speak like a native"This is the mindset that many of my students have when they first start working with me inside the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program. But what if you could feel confident BEFORE speaking like a native? And what if feeling ...  Show more

In today's episode, I've decided to feature one of my students from the US who needed my help in building her confidence and developing her communication skills. As a final task to my student, I've asked her to record herself speaking and to have her feature on the podcast! I kno ...  Show more

Do you feel yourself pulling away from intimate conversations with native English speakers? Do you find yourself feeling less than others around you? 

These might be signs you are falling into the trap of comparison. But don’t worry, this is a very common fe ...

If you already speak English every day but still doubt yourself, this one’s for you. In 15 minutes, I want to help you shift your perspective so you can focus on more on what actually matters. This is a coaching episode which is part of the content on Confident Business English. ...  Show more