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Beyond Fluency

The Immersion Studio

A podcast about identity, meaning, and the human side of language learning. Each week, we"ll explore what it really means to become fluent - beyond grammar, beyond apps, beyond the finish line. Through critique, conversation, and practical resources, Beyond Fluency challenges dominant narratives in language education and offers a different path: one that springs from voice, culture, and sustainable growth. New episodes on Mondays. Learn more at theimmersionstudio.com

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All Episodes

18:00

Why AI Translation Will Never Replace Learning A...

Beyond Fluency ·

2026/01/12

AI translation promises frictionless communication — but what are we losing when we outsource meaning? In this episode, LJ explores why learning a language will always matter more than any algorithm, examining what gets flattened in translation, how language learning transforms identity, and how to use technology as a tool rather than a replacement.

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15:43

Three Voices, One Framework

Beyond Fluency ·

2026/01/12

Welcome to the new Beyond Fluency — a consolidation of The Fluency Fix, Native To Me, and Teach Me, Too into one cohesive podcast exploring language learning through critique, conversation, and resource.In this inaugural episode, LJ explains why running five podcasts became unsustainable, how the three-energies framework works, and what listeners can expect moving forward. Using the theme "What Does It Mean to Sound Like Yourself?" — the episode demonstrates how critique (dismantling accent

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10:02

How to Actually Enjoy Studying Grammar (Yes, Really)

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/22

Let me ask you something. When was the last time you sat down to study grammar — and actually enjoyed it?If you're drawing a blank right now, you're not alone.For most people, grammar feels like punishment. Like something you have to do, but would rather avoid. You know you need to understand it. But every time you sit down to study it, you're bored out of your mind.Verb conjugation tables. Conditional tenses. Subjunctive moods. Rules upon rules upon exceptions.And you think: Is there really no way

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15:43

How to Stop Translating in Your Head (Without Forcing...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/21

You're trying to have a conversation. Someone says something to you. And before you can respond, your brain does this: it translates what they said into your native language, then translates your response back into the target language, then checks if it's grammatically correct, then—And by the time you've done all of that, the moment has passed. The conversation has moved on. And you're left feeling slow, stuck, like you're always one step behind.In this episode, we're talking about how to stop

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15:43

What to Do When You Understand Everything But Can't...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/21

You can understand so much.You listen to podcasts and actually follow what's being said. You watch shows without subtitles. You read articles and get the nuance.You've put in the work. You've consumed hours and hours of input.But then someone asks you a question in your target language — and you freeze.The words are in your head. You know them. But they won't come out. Or they come out so slowly and broken that you give up halfway through.In this episode, we're talking about what to do when you

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12:37

How to Set Language Learning Goals That Don't Burn...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/21

New year. Fresh start. And maybe you're sitting down right now thinking, This is it. This is the year I get serious about my language learning.You want to set goals. You want to make progress. You want to finally feel like you're getting somewhere.But here's the thing — every time you've done this before, one of two things happens.Either you set the bar too high — I'm going to be fluent by June, I'm going to study two hours a day — and you burn out before February even ends.Or you set the bar too

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15:43

How to Build a Language Routine That Doesn't Rely on...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/21

You start strong. You tell yourself, "This time it's going to be different. I'm going to study every day. Thirty minutes, no excuses."And for a while, you actually do it. You show up. You put in the time. You feel proud.But then life happens. Work gets busy. You get sick. You're just... tired. And suddenly, that routine you built? It falls apart.You miss one day. Then two. Then a week. And you start thinking, I'm so inconsistent. I just don't have the discipline. What's wrong with me?In this

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14:04

The Seasons of Fluency: Why Your Progress Doesn't...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/12/07

You've been working so hard. Studying every day. Listening to podcasts. Reading articles. Practicing with a tutor. And for a while, it felt like you were getting somewhere. You could feel yourself improving. New words stuck. Conversations got easier. You were making progress.But now? Now it feels like you've hit a wall.You're doing the same things you were doing before. But nothing's changing. You're not getting better. You might even feel like you're getting worse.In this episode, we're talking

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14:31

Why Your Vocabulary Doesn't Stick (And What Actually...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/11/29

You've studied this word a hundred times.You know it when you see it. You've written it down. You've reviewed it on flashcards. You've even used it correctly in exercises.But when you actually need it — mid-conversation, mid-sentence — it's gone.And you think: What's wrong with me? Why can't I remember words I've literally drilled for months?You're not alone. This is one of the most common frustrations language learners face. You're putting in the work. But the retention isn't there.In this episode,

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12:51

How to Actually Use What You're Learning (Before You...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/11/29

You understand so much now.You can follow podcasts. You can read articles. You can watch shows without subtitles and actually get what's happening.But when it's your turn to speak? Nothing comes out.Or maybe something comes out — but it's slow, halting, nothing like the fluency you hear when you're listening.And you think: I'm just not ready yet. I need more time. More vocabulary. More practice.But what if "ready" isn't something you wait for? What if it's something you build — by using what you

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13:43

What to Do When You Lose Your Streak (And Your...

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/11/28

You open the app. The number's gone. 47 days. 83 days. 120 days. Whatever it was — it's reset to zero.And suddenly, all that work feels like it disappeared.Maybe you feel defeated — like you're not where you thought you'd be by now. Or maybe you feel annoyed, even betrayed. The app promised fluency. The influencer said it was simple. You followed the plan. And it didn't deliver.So you stopped. And now you're wondering: Can I even come back from this?In this episode, we're talking about what happens

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10:32

Why Your Brain Feels Foggy (And What Actually Helps)

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/11/17

You're mid-conversation, and suddenly... nothing. Your brain shuts down. The words you know disappear. You feel slow, stuck, like you're wading through fog.Most language learning advice tells you to push through — study harder, practice more, build stamina. But what if the fog isn't a sign you need to do more? What if it's a sign you need to do something different?In this episode, we're talking about what brain fog actually is, why it happens, and — most importantly — what you can do about it that

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08:59

The "Think It First" Week

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/10/16

Fluency doesn’t begin when you open your mouth. It begins when you hear yourself thinking differently.When your thoughts hum in another language — even softly, even clumsily — that’s the sound of your mind expanding. It’s proof that fluency isn’t something you chase; it’s something you become.So take this week slowly. Don’t rush. Don’t measure. Just think it first.Because the next time you speak, your voice will already be waiting.

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09:01

The 10-Minute Window

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/10/16

When people talk about fluency, they talk about speed, grammar, confidence. But what I’ve learned is this: Fluency is built in small, private moments of attention — the kind no one else sees.The 10-Minute Window is proof that your life is already spacious enough for growth. You don’t need to find time. You need to notice it.Because when you open that window each day, even briefly, something else opens too — your patience, your rhythm, your voice.And through that opening, fluency walks in

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07:40

Input Without Overload

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/10/16

When you stop flooding your mind, you start hearing the subtle sounds again — the way a phrase bends, the way tone carries emotion. That’s where language becomes music.Fluency isn’t about how many voices you collect. It’s about which ones echo in your own.So if you’ve been overwhelmed, take this as permission to slow down. Silence can be input, too — the space where understanding settles.

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08:33

Duolingo: Does It Really Make You Fluent?

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/10/16

Gamified learning works because it lowers the emotional wall. It tells your brain: “This is safe. This is fun.” But eventually, fluency asks for more than fun — it asks for presence.Presence happens when you stop chasing points and start chasing meaning. When you look at a sentence and think, Who would actually say this? When you hear yourself laugh in another language and realize it sounds like you.So keep your streak if it makes you happy. Just remember: the real streak worth protecting is your

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10:24

Welcome To "The Fluency Fix"

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/10/16

Fluency doesn’t begin with more time — it begins with attention. The moment you notice yourself thinking in the language — even for a few seconds — you’ve already changed.This podcast is here to help you notice more often. To help you find the quiet confidence between your words.So whether you’re learning English, French, Arabic, Japanese, or Russian — whatever language is becoming part of your life — let this space remind you that it’s not about adding more study hours. It’s about learning to hear

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08:09

Your Inner Voice In English

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/09/28

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

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07:01

Confidence Is a Conversation, Not a Performance

Beyond Fluency ·

2025/09/26

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,

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