people can't hear me when i talk through my air pods

Hello kitty112,

Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities for help with your AirPods. 

Please start by verifying your settings: Adjust the settings of your AirPods - Apple Support

"Set Microphone to left, right, or automatic

There's a microphone in each AirPod, so you can make phone calls and use Siri. By default, Microphone is set to Automatic, so that either of your AirPods can act as the microphone. If you're using only one AirPod, that AirPod will be the microphone.

You can also set Microphone to Always Left or Always Right. These set the microphone to either the left or right AirPod. That AirPod will be the microphone even if you remove it from your ear or put it in the case."

We recommend setting the mic to Right, and then test. Change to Left, and test again. Switch back to Automatic, and see if it's working. 

If not, try resetting your AirPods: How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro- Apple Support

Also restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

Then try testing like above once more.

Let us know if you still have issues. Thanks.