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The InFluency Podcast

Hadar Shemeshhadarshemesh.com
The InFluency podcast is your go-to resource for learning, speaking and teaching English. Hadar Shemesh is a pronunciation expert and fluency coach with thousands of students around the world, though she herself was an intermediate speaker of English once. In this podcast she will share her best strategies for learning English, speaking English with confidence and mastering the American accent. Discover how becoming fluent has everything to do with acquiring the right mindset, setting goals and learning how to overcome challenges. Hadar will also share her teaching philosophy and techniques to support English teachers looking to help their students become fluent.
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Episodes

363. How the 80/20 principle will help you improve your English

In this episode, I’ll share how to use the 80/20 principle and apply it to your English practice. Join my free speaking community – The InFluency Community: https://bit.ly/47tinnp Transform your mindset in English through my 30-day audio course My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD...

Nov 24, 202330 minEp. 363

363. How the 80/20 principle will help you improve your English

In this episode, I'll share how to use the 80/20 principle and apply it to your English practice. Join my free speaking community – The InFluency Community: https://bit.ly/47tinnp Transform your mindset in English through my 30-day audio course My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD

Nov 24, 202330 minEp. 363

362. What to do when you get stuck while speaking

Do you sometimes get stuck in conversations, looking for the right word but you just can’t find it? It can ruin your flow, and your confidence when communicating with others. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about WHY it happens, and what you can do when you find yourself stuck! Boost your communication with my FREE 5-Step Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv...

Nov 21, 202314 minEp. 362

362. What to do when you get stuck while speaking

Do you sometimes get stuck in conversations, looking for the right word but you just can't find it? It can ruin your flow, and your confidence when communicating with others. In today's episode, we'll talk about WHY it happens, and what you can do when you find yourself stuck! Boost your communication with my FREE 5-Step Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv

Nov 21, 202314 minEp. 362

361. Mindset Talk: Tap into your full potential

What would it feel like to speak English with your full potential? In our final episode of this mini-series, this mindset talk is all about overcoming internal obstacles to do just that! If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English, I’m inviting you to join my 30-day audio training, My English Mindset today: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW...

Nov 17, 202314 minEp. 361

361. Mindset Talk: Tap into your full potential

What would it feel like to speak English with your full potential? In our final episode of this mini-series, this mindset talk is all about overcoming internal obstacles to do just that! If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English, I'm inviting you to join my 30-day audio training, My English Mindset today: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW

Nov 17, 202314 minEp. 361

360. Effectively practice the 5 Diphthongs of American English

Can you pronounce the difference between sell and sale or want and won’t? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to effectively pronounce the 5 diphthongs of American English. Download your FREE practice sheet with words, minimal pairs and sentences so you can learn common words with diphthongs, and pronounce them like a pro https://bit.ly/49g4drm...

Nov 15, 202314 minEp. 360

360. Effectively practice the 5 Diphthongs of American English

Can you pronounce the difference between sell and sale or want and won't? In today's episode, we're talking about how to effectively pronounce the 5 diphthongs of American English. Download your FREE practice sheet with words, minimal pairs and sentences so you can learn common words with diphthongs, and pronounce them like a pro https://bit.ly/49g4drm

Nov 15, 202314 minEp. 360

359. Mindset Talk: Setting yourself up for success

Your environment has a BIG impact on setting yourself up for English success. This mindset episode will show you how to create the right environment to thrive. In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we’ll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English, I’m inviting you to join my 30-day audio training, My English Mindset today: https:...

Oct 06, 202315 minEp. 359

359. Mindset Talk: Setting yourself up for success

Your environment has a BIG impact on setting yourself up for English success. This mindset episode will show you how to create the right environment to thrive. In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we'll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English, I'm inviting you to join my 30-day audio training, My English Mindset today: https:...

Oct 06, 202315 minEp. 359

358. Do you really need feedback to improve? The answer might surprise you

Do you need feedback to improve your English? You might think that the ONLY way to improve is to have a teacher or person that can give you feedback and corrections on everything that you say. While having a teacher that can give you feedback is certainly valuable, you can absolutely improve without having a teacher or anyone to give you feedback when you practice! Having a teacher give feedback can be a privilege that many people don’t have. You might feel that if you don’t get feedback, you’ll...

Oct 03, 202318 minEp. 358

358. Do you really need feedback to improve? The answer might surprise you

Do you need feedback to improve your English? You might think that the ONLY way to improve is to have a teacher or person that can give you feedback and corrections on everything that you say. While having a teacher that can give you feedback is certainly valuable, you can absolutely improve without having a teacher or anyone to give you feedback when you practice! Having a teacher give feedback can be a privilege that many people don't have. You might feel that if you don't get feedback, you'll...

Oct 03, 202318 minEp. 358

357. Mindset Talk: Feeling Fake

Do you ever feel fake in English? This episode will focus on what to do when you feel fake in English. Whether that’s fearing what others will think, staying in your comfort zone, or falling victim to imposter syndrome, we’ll talk about it all! In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we’ll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English...

Sep 29, 20239 minEp. 357

357. Mindset Talk: Feeling Fake

Do you ever feel fake in English? This episode will focus on what to do when you feel fake in English. Whether that's fearing what others will think, staying in your comfort zone, or falling victim to imposter syndrome, we'll talk about it all! In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we'll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. If you feel like you want to take the next step in working on your mindset and untapping your full potential in English...

Sep 29, 20239 minEp. 357

356. Avoid these mistakes if you want to grow your vocabulary!

Do you want a bigger vocabulary? Of course! Who doesn’t? But there are many methods out there that might be harming you instead of helping. If you’ve ever tried to learn new vocabulary, you know that it can feel impossible at times, or overwhelming when you think about all the words you need to learn. Even worse is when you spend time learning vocab, but then you can’t put it in a sentence when you need it! Today, I’m talking about the WORST techniques to improve your vocabulary. Avoid these tec...

Sep 26, 202315 minEp. 355

356. Avoid these mistakes if you want to grow your vocabulary!

Do you want a bigger vocabulary? Of course! Who doesn't? But there are many methods out there that might be harming you instead of helping. If you've ever tried to learn new vocabulary, you know that it can feel impossible at times, or overwhelming when you think about all the words you need to learn. Even worse is when you spend time learning vocab, but then you can't put it in a sentence when you need it! Today, I'm talking about the WORST techniques to improve your vocabulary. Avoid these tec...

Sep 26, 202315 minEp. 355

355. Mindset Talk: Dealing with Criticism

Have you ever dealt with criticism or unsolicited comments about your accent or your English? In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we’ll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Learn about how to deal with criticism in English, and how to change the negative thoughts in your head you might have when it comes to what you think about your English.

Sep 22, 202311 minEp. 355

355. Mindset Talk: Dealing with Criticism

Have you ever dealt with criticism or unsolicited comments about your accent or your English? In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we'll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Learn about how to deal with criticism in English, and how to change the negative thoughts in your head you might have when it comes to what you think about your English.

Sep 22, 202311 minEp. 355

354. 6 English Success Stories That Will Inspire You

I love success stories. Especially when I see someone who I identify with achieving the things I want to achieve in life. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you today’s real-life success stories! In this episode, I’m interviewing 6 of my New Sound students as they share their experience inside New Sound, and what has become possible for them during and after. Join New Sound today: https://bit.ly/3ZcYhus They’ll share what are the things that they needed to learn, and the things they needed ...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 354

354. 6 English Success Stories That Will Inspire You

I love success stories. Especially when I see someone who I identify with achieving the things I want to achieve in life. That's why I'm so excited to share with you today's real-life success stories! In this episode, I'm interviewing 6 of my New Sound students as they share their experience inside New Sound, and what has become possible for them during and after. Join New Sound today: https://bit.ly/3ZcYhus They'll share what are the things that they needed to learn, and the things they needed ...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 354

353. Mindset Talk: How to Get Unstuck

In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we’ll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Today’s episode is about how to get unstuck. Today, we’re talking about the feeling of being stuck in your English journey. Have you ever experienced that? Maybe you’ve been practicing for a while, but you’re not seeing the results you hoped to see. Or maybe, you’re just not feeling the same passion or excitement anymore as you practice. In today’s talk, I’m goi...

Sep 15, 202314 minEp. 353

353. Mindset Talk: How to Get Unstuck

In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we'll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Today's episode is about how to get unstuck. Today, we're talking about the feeling of being stuck in your English journey. Have you ever experienced that? Maybe you've been practicing for a while, but you're not seeing the results you hoped to see. Or maybe, you're just not feeling the same passion or excitement anymore as you practice. In today's talk, I'm goi...

Sep 15, 202314 minEp. 353

352. Advantages vs. Disadvantages of learning on your own

What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning on your own? There are so many benefits to learning on your own, especially now that we have access to so many materials, videos and practice online. We can literally learn whenever and however we want! But sometimes we get off track, get stuck, or simply don’t know what to focus on. What can we do from there? What does it take to keep the momentum going when studying alone, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of learning on your ow...

Sep 12, 202332 minEp. 352

352. Advantages vs. Disadvantages of learning on your own

What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning on your own? There are so many benefits to learning on your own, especially now that we have access to so many materials, videos and practice online. We can literally learn whenever and however we want! But sometimes we get off track, get stuck, or simply don't know what to focus on. What can we do from there? What does it take to keep the momentum going when studying alone, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of learning on your ow...

Sep 12, 202332 minEp. 352

351. Mindset Talk: Managing your thoughts about your accent

In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we’ll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Today’s episode is about managing your thoughts about your accent. When you hear yourself speak in English you might have a lot of judgement or self-doubt, and today’s topic is all about how to handle those thoughts and feelings that might come up. If you’re looking for more actionable steps to go from avoiding speaking in English to speaking with impact, I’m in...

Sep 08, 202313 minEp. 351

351. Mindset Talk: Managing your thoughts about your accent

In this new mini-series called Mindset Talks, we'll be tackling different topics around mindset and English and how they are connected. Today's episode is about managing your thoughts about your accent. When you hear yourself speak in English you might have a lot of judgement or self-doubt, and today's topic is all about how to handle those thoughts and feelings that might come up. If you're looking for more actionable steps to go from avoiding speaking in English to speaking with impact, I'm in...

Sep 08, 202313 minEp. 351

350. Practice your English with Barbie – America Ferrera’s Monologue

Have you seen the movie Barbie? Recently, I went to the theater to watch it with my mom and sister, and immediately knew I HAD to make a video about it. America Ferrera’s monologue in the movie Barbie is a great example of how the different elements of speech come together to deliver an important message. Want to join the FREE 5-Day Pronunciation Training? Click here! https://bit.ly/3Ebb5rs For the full transcript to practice with and the video version, click here: https://bit.ly/47YWGwh Watch m...

Sep 05, 202321 minEp. 350

350. Practice your English with Barbie – America Ferrera's Monologue

Have you seen the movie Barbie? Recently, I went to the theater to watch it with my mom and sister, and immediately knew I HAD to make a video about it. America Ferrera's monologue in the movie Barbie is a great example of how the different elements of speech come together to deliver an important message. Want to join the FREE 5-Day Pronunciation Training? Click here! https://bit.ly/3Ebb5rs For the full transcript to practice with and the video version, click here: https://bit.ly/47YWGwh Watch m...

Sep 05, 202321 minEp. 350

349. A story of resilience and persistence #immigrant_experience

What does it take to build confidence in a language and country that you weren’t born into? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my student Zoraida Cruz. Zoraida is from Nicaragua and immigrated to the US as a teenager. She shares her experiences of living in a predominantly Spanish-speaking community, the struggles she faced and how ultimately she was able to completely transform her English and confidence to become an unstoppable communicator. Zoraida was a student in my program New Sound. Rea...

Sep 01, 202334 minEp. 349

349. A story of resilience and persistence #immigrant_experience

What does it take to build confidence in a language and country that you weren't born into? In today's episode, I'm interviewing my student Zoraida Cruz. Zoraida is from Nicaragua and immigrated to the US as a teenager. She shares her experiences of living in a predominantly Spanish-speaking community, the struggles she faced and how ultimately she was able to completely transform her English and confidence to become an unstoppable communicator. Zoraida was a student in my program New Sound. Rea...

Sep 01, 202334 minEp. 349
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