Episode 2: The Phrases That Slow Us Down

Sometimes your English is grammatically correct… but it still feels off. In this episode of Pocket Fluency, we explore the phrases that sound right — but don’t feel real. You’ll hear common examples like “I would like to order” and “According to me” — and why they can make your English sound stiff or overly formal in everyday situations.

Instead of long, textbook-style phrases, we break down the smoother alternatives real people actually say.
This episode isn’t about judgment — it’s about flow. And how a small change in how you say something can make a big difference in how confident and natural you feel.