How to Build English Fluency & Confidence | 3 Lessons from 1M Subscribers
Struggling to stay consistent in English? Feeling stuck — or frustrated with mistakes? After 10 years of teaching Fluency School and reaching 1 million YouTube subscribers, I’ve learned a few things about what really helps women build confidence and fluency in English. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 personal lessons that can shift the way you think about your English journey — especially if you're a perfectionist or constantly feel like you're not doing enough. You’ll learn: What real consistency looks like (and how to stop feeling guilty when life happens) How to get clear on your priorities so you can make real progress Why mistakes are essential — even when they feel uncomfortable ✨ If you’re ready to go deeper and want expert support, you can learn more about my signature program, Fluency School, here: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/fluencyschool/ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Celebrating This Month — 1 Million Subscribers 03:18 Lesson 1: The Power of Consistency (but not like you think) 06:34 Lesson 2: Knowing What's Important 09:24 Lesson 3: The One that Annoys Me 11:46 Most Important of All — Thank You --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/build-english-fluency-and-confidence-lessons-from-1-million-subscribers If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Learn Advanced English Vocabulary with Mel Robbins’ “Let Them”
Learn English vocabulary with me in this must-know English vocabulary lesson inspired by Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory. In this episode, you’ll improve English vocabulary, discover advanced English phrases for daily life, and build English fluency with words that help you speak naturally and confidently. Most English lessons give you lists of words that are correct but rarely used in real conversations. That’s not fluency. Here’s why these phrases matter: You’ll recognize the words real people use in everyday English conversations. You’ll understand the cultural meaning behind them so you don’t miss what’s happening. And you’ll practice them in context so they come to you naturally, without translation or hesitation. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: Essential English words and idioms from Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory Everyday English expressions like “drop the oars” and “strike a nerve” Why learning cultural context helps you speak English fluently Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Your conversations on 'Let Them' 01:47 Avoid this Vocab Mistake 03:48 The 4 'Chapters' 04:17 What is "Let Them?" 10:27 When 'Let Them' doesn't work 13:59 How to use 'Let Them' 19:06 'Let Them' in Relationships 21:25 Time to practice 👉 Want more? Join me inside the Confident Women Community for lessons + live practice: https://speakconfidentenglish.com/community --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/learn-advanced-english-vocabulary-with-mel-robbins-let-them If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Write Better Emails in English — Professional Tips (With or Without AI)
Struggling to write professional emails in English that sound clear, polite, and natural? Whether you’re drafting them yourself or using AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, this episode will help you write better emails in English — with professional tips you can start using today. You’ll learn: How to avoid common email mistakes Phrases that help you sound professional without being too formal Ways to improve your email writing skills in English for business or work How to use AI for emails without losing your authentic voice When NOT to rely on AI — especially for sensitive or high-stakes messages By the end, you’ll know exactly how to write professional emails that are clear, polite, and effective — and that help you build trust in every conversation. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Using AI for emails in English? 02:45 What emails need — even without AI 05:55 Getting the tone right 11:07 3 steps to make emails sound like you 14:31 When not to use AI --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you click the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/write-better-emails-in-english-professional-tips-with-ai If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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MAKE vs DO in English | Advanced Collocations You Must Know
Do you struggle with when to use make and when to use do in English? They're definitely tricky. Even advanced learners get confused by these verb combinations. In this episode, you’ll learn the real difference between make vs do in English, and discover 20+ advanced collocations that fluent speakers use in daily conversations, professional settings, and written communication. Understand why we say “make a decision” but “do research” Learn collocations that improve clarity, fluency, and confidence Avoid common mistakes with English verbs make and do Practice with a mini quiz to check your progress 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: How to Learn & Remember Phrasal Verbs (5-Minute Routine): https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/learn-english-phrasal-verbs-faster/ Economic Vocabulary in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-economic-vocabulary/ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Is it 'Make' or 'Do'? 01:25 Tip for Choosing Make vs Do 02:36 Collocations with Make 07:12 Collocations with Do 11:13 Exceptions to General Rules 14:46 Quiz --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/make-vs-do-in-english-advanced If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Better English Conversations: Talking About Friendship in English
Have you ever wanted to describe a close friend in English… but didn’t know the words to explain your connection? In this episode, we explore the exact vocabulary and natural phrases you need to talk about friendships—whether you’re describing a childhood friend, a long-distance friendship, or how a relationship has changed over time. You’ll learn how to: Describe types of friendships in English (work friends, lifelong, long-distance…) Use emotional vocabulary to talk about connection and trust Talk about how friendships begin, grow, or drift apart Express what makes a friendship strong and how to maintain it If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how to describe my friendships in English,” this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to do exactly that. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Easy in your native language but not English? 02:15 Types of friends in English 06:48 Describing closeness in English 10:05 Describing what you do with friends 12:33 Describing new friendships 15:50 Describing challenges & changes 20:24 Talking about maintaining friendships 22:54 How to practice --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/talking-about-friendship-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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I'm Annemarie, the founder of Speak Confident English and an English fluency coach with 20+ years of experience. Every week, I share proven strategies to help you go from, “I understand English,” to “I speak it clearly and confidently.”
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