Fluency Is Not Speed: Master Pace, Tone, and Intonation

Stop worrying that fast talking equals English fluency. Public speaking expert Maria Rincon shows non-native professionals how to leverage pace, tone, and intonation for powerful, confident communication. Learn strategies for overcoming anxiety and tapping into your core confidence for business success.Meet Our Guest:Maria Rincon, former UN consultant and 2025 TEDx speaker, coaches non-native English speakers in clarity and confidence. "Nervousness actually means that I care about what I'm doing”.Top TakeawaysTakeaway 1 Fluency relies on pace, tone, and intonation, not how fast you speak.Takeaway 2 Find the "sweet spot" pace—too fast suggests nervousness, too slow risks boring the audience.Takeaway 3 Boost confidence and reduce pressure by connecting with your playful, vulnerable "inner child".Vocabulary CornerTerm | Meaning + Example sentencePacing | Meaning: The rate or rhythm at which you speak. Example: A moderate pacing helps your audience absorb your important business message.Intonation | Meaning: The rise and fall of your voice pitch across a full sentence. Example: Varying your intonation stops your presentation from sounding flat or monotone.Tone | Meaning: The emotional quality or specific emphasis given to a particular word. Example: The tone of the email suggested that the client was very excited about the proposal.Foreign Language Anxiety | Meaning: Stress or fear experienced when speaking a non-native language, often related to making mistakes or judgment. Example: Using affirmation banks can help professionals battle foreign language anxiety before a big meeting.Overachiever | Meaning: A person who performs better or achieves more success than expected. Example: Her drive to be an overachiever resulted in great academic success and a prestigious career.Helpful Links & ToolsMaria Rincon's Website: www.publicspeakingwithmaria.comMaria C. Rincon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.comBecome a Member! This is the place for you to boost your English skills and career growth with a supportive community — without the limitations of a packed schedule. Join our membership community here: https://fluentenglishpro.com/members/ ***********************Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4svKh6w8nUtdFwV9CzVG6h  Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fluent-english-pro/id1706003460 Follow us on Social Media: Find us on TikTok, Facebook, and [email protected] (IG) https://www.instagram.com/fluentenglish.pro/