Have you ever felt trapped by translation? Every English sentence has to pass through your first language before you can speak—and by then, the moment is gone. In this episode of *The Fluency Fix*, we explore how to rewire your inner voice to think directly in English.

Through personal stories and practical tools, I’ll show you how fragments, filler words, and feelings can become powerful stepping stones toward fluency. You’ll learn how to label your world in English, switch your default pauses, and even express your emotions in your target language.

This isn’t about forcing full sentences. It’s about inviting English into your thoughts until it becomes part of your identity.

Want more? Grab the worksheet for this episode with extended notes, fluency missions, and reflection prompts—or book my lesson *How to Start Thinking in English* on italki to practice it live.

Have you ever felt like every time you speak English, it turns into a performance? The spotlight’s on you, the pressure builds, and suddenly even simple conversations feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Fluency Fix, we explore why confidence in English is less about perfection and more about presence.

I’ll share a personal story from my own language learning journey, break down the “performance trap,” and give you practical tools like anchor phrases, tone, and reframing mistakes. By the end, you’ll see confidence not as something you wait for, but something you build—step by step, conversation by conversation.

Want to take it further? The matching worksheet includes extended notes, fluency missions, and reflection prompts. And if you’re ready for live practice, check out my Confidence in Conversation lesson on italki.

Sometimes it’s not your grammar.

It’s not your accent.

It’s the phrases you're using.

In this episode of Pocket Fluency, we explore four common English phrases that many learners say correctly — but that still sound a little stiff, formal, or robotic in conversation. These are the phrases that quietly slow you down, even when you think you’re doing everything right.

We’ll show you how to smooth them out and sound more natural — without losing your meaning.

🟡 Learn real alternatives to:

• “I would like to order…”
• “According to me…”
• “I am not understanding…”
• “How to say…”

This is your Say It Like This mini-lesson — because fluency isn’t just about getting the words out. It’s about sounding like you.

🎧 Listen now & grab your reflection worksheet

📍 Members: download from The Immersion Studio

📅 Want feedback on your English? Book a session today at theimmersionstudio.com

Fluency isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet. It’s the right word showing up at the right time—not the perfect sentence. In this first episode of Pocket Fluency, we introduce the heart of this podcast: short, smart, real-life English lessons designed to fit into your day — and your pocket.

Learn why fluency isn’t about perfection, what makes this podcast different, and how to start building your English confidence one small step at a time.

🟡 No grammar charts.

🟡 No long lectures.

🟡 Just clear, practical English you can actually use.

🎧 Listen now to start your Pocket Fluency journey.

✨ Get your Episode 1 worksheet when you become a member at www.theimmersionstudio.com

✨ Want personalized support? Book a private fluency session through the site.