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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Influence

Noun / Verb · /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Definition
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something; to have such an effect.
Origin
From Medieval Latin influentia (a flowing in), from Latin influere (to flow in), from in- + fluere (to flow). Used in English from the late 14th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Influence in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Influence — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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