Chatterbox #319 Interview with Jesus Florez

Published: May 5, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

Episode description:\nIn this episode, Andrew interviews Jes\xfas Florez, a Culips listener originally from Colombia. Jes\xfas talks about his journey of becoming a highly proficient English speaker with an American-like accent. He discusses his background story of meeting his wife online and moving from Colombia to the United States. He tells Andrew all about the intensive work he did to improve his pronunciation and the resources he used to achieve fluency, plus he shares some valuable tips with English learners! If you want to know how to become a fluent English speaker and perfect your pronunciation, this episode is for you!\n\nWhat you'll learn in this episode:\n\n \tEffective strategies for mastering an American-like accent.\n \tThe importance of input (listening) in working on pronunciation.\n \tHelpful tips for improving pronunciation in a foreign language.\n \tBenefits of learning from both native and non-native English teachers.\n \tThe importance of the visual aspect of pronunciation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow this episode will help improve your English:\n\n \tExpand your vocabulary related to language learning\n \tImprove listening skills by following a natural unscripted conversation.\n \tLearn useful expressions like "get [something] off the ground" and "take precedence".\n \tImprove speaking by discussing your own language learning journey using the study guide questions.\n\nThe best way to learn with this lesson:\n\nCulips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.\n\nBecome a Culips member now: Click here.\n\nMembers can access the ad-free version here: Click here.\n\nJoin our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.