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The Fluency Fix

The Immersion Studio

Most language learning advice treats fluency like a race: study harder, memorize faster, drill more. But real fluency doesn"t come from grinding through flashcards or forcing rigid routines into your life. It comes from building a practice that adapts to you — rooted in meaning, voice, culture, and the life you"re actually living. The Fluency Fix is your guide to learning any language in a way that"s sustainable, human, and grounded in The Fluent Framework. Each episode tackles a specific

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12:51

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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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14:31

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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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13:43

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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)

The Fluency Fix ·

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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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08:33

Duolingo: Does It Really Make You Fluent?

The Fluency Fix ·

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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07:40

Input Without Overload

The Fluency Fix ·

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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09:01

The 10-Minute Window

The Fluency Fix ·

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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10:24

Welcome To "The Fluency Fix"

The Fluency Fix ·

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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

The Fluency Fix ·

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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