In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country. This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want...
Jul 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 333
In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country. This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want...
Jul 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 333
Do you feel it’s hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You’re not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I’ve been getting on exactly this topic. In this episode, I’ll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.
Jul 04, 2023•18 min•Ep. 332
Do you feel it's hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You're not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I've been getting on exactly this topic. In this episode, I'll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.
Jul 04, 2023•18 min•Ep. 332
What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I’m sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn...
Jun 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 331
What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I'm sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn...
Jun 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 331
If you’ve ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you’ve done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I’m going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks. This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inb...
Jun 23, 2023•6 min•Ep. 330
If you've ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you've done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I'm going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks. This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inb...
Jun 23, 2023•6 min•Ep. 330
Today I’m thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast! You might know Luke’s English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes! In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I’m excited for you to listen in today Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast he...
Jun 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 329
Today I'm thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast! You might know Luke's English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes! In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I'm excited for you to listen in today Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast he...
Jun 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 329
In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ Get my FREE monthly Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations PDF: https://b...
Jun 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 328
In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ Get my FREE monthly Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations PDF: https://b...
Jun 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 328
Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating! In this episode, I’m gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test! Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much ...
Jun 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 327
Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating! In this episode, I'm gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test! Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much ...
Jun 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 327
In this episode, I talk with Daniela, Jelena, and Marcela, three amazing English coaches, who were also my students. They talk about their journey as non-native teachers, and how building pronunciation confidence has helped their students’ clarity and confidence in English. This episode was originally published on Aug 6, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/3zgk7DZ7Cf4 Want to know more about my signature program New Sound? Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear whe...
Jun 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 326
In this episode, I talk with Daniela, Jelena, and Marcela, three amazing English coaches, who were also my students. They talk about their journey as non-native teachers, and how building pronunciation confidence has helped their students' clarity and confidence in English. This episode was originally published on Aug 6, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/3zgk7DZ7Cf4 Want to know more about my signature program New Sound? Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear whe...
Jun 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 326
You wouldn’t believe what 10 minutes of THIS PRACTICE would do to your English! Get 3 more Sprints & Scripts for FREE: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Level up your grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence with intentional repetition in daily Sprints. Set yourself up for success by doing this 10-minute pronunciation practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you’ll feel the difference. Did you like this exercise? Get 3 more Sprints with more exercises j...
Jun 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 325
You wouldn't believe what 10 minutes of THIS PRACTICE would do to your English! Get 3 more Sprints & Scripts for FREE: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Level up your grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence with intentional repetition in daily Sprints. Set yourself up for success by doing this 10-minute pronunciation practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you'll feel the difference. Did you like this exercise? Get 3 more Sprints with more exercis...
Jun 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 325
In this episode, I answer different questions about confidence, voice, fluency and language learning from my followers. This episode was originally published on June 25, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/48J601_ued8 Daily Pronunciation Practice for English Learners: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/ How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with p...
Jun 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 324
In this episode, I answer different questions about confidence, voice, fluency and language learning from my followers. This episode was originally published on June 25, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/48J601_ued8 Daily Pronunciation Practice for English Learners: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/ How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with p...
Jun 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 324
In today’s episode, I’m showing you the different ways you can pronounce the word ENVIRONMENT. Check out these other lessons to keep practicing your pronunciation: The R in English: The most in-depth lesson you’ll ever hear: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/ The American ‘R’: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-american-r/ How to pronounce ‘Iron’: https://hadarshemesh.com/articles/iron-pronunciation/ Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit....
May 30, 2023•7 min•Ep. 323
In today's episode, I'm showing you the different ways you can pronounce the word ENVIRONMENT. Check out these other lessons to keep practicing your pronunciation: The R in English: The most in-depth lesson you'll ever hear: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/ The American 'R': https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-american-r/ How to pronounce 'Iron': https://hadarshemesh.com/articles/iron-pronunciation/ Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit....
May 30, 2023•7 min•Ep. 323
Chiara from Italy asks: Is shadowing enough to make me fluent? Today I’ll share my thoughts about shadowing, and the impact it has on your fluency. Do you have a question to ask me? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn...
May 26, 2023•3 min•Ep. 322
Chiara from Italy asks: Is shadowing enough to make me fluent? Today I'll share my thoughts about shadowing, and the impact it has on your fluency. Do you have a question to ask me? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn
May 26, 2023•3 min•Ep. 322
Practice your anger with me in this episode! It can be hard to express anger with our voice, especially in a second language. But today I want to show you how you can tap into a different side of English! Your voice and your thoughts deserve to be heard, regardless of the language you’re using and that’s why today, we’ll practice 3 different techniques for expressing anger. See the script and watch more power speeches here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-express-anger-in-english/ How t...
May 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 321
Practice your anger with me in this episode! It can be hard to express anger with our voice, especially in a second language. But today I want to show you how you can tap into a different side of English! Your voice and your thoughts deserve to be heard, regardless of the language you're using and that's why today, we'll practice 3 different techniques for expressing anger. See the script and watch more power speeches here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-express-anger-in-english/ How t...
May 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 321
In this episode, (part 2 of 2), I share with you the last half of my coaching call, where I work with three more students 1:1 and talk with them about their challenges and training process, and give coaching and feedback on their pronunciation. Listen to part 1: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/318/ This episode was originally published on July 9, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/ZQNEZlzG004 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around ...
May 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 320
In this episode, (part 2 of 2), I share with you the last half of my coaching call, where I work with three more students 1:1 and talk with them about their challenges and training process, and give coaching and feedback on their pronunciation. Listen to part 1: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/318/ This episode was originally published on July 9, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/ZQNEZlzG004 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around ...
May 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 320
If I began learning English starting TODAY, this is what I would do! In this episode, I’m sharing with you the top tools I would use if I started learning English in 2023. Things are pretty different than it was when I first started learning English back in the day. Now, there are so many awesome tools we can use that make life so much easier! Here are some of the resources mentioned in the video: The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide for English Learning: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/chatgpt-for-lear...
May 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 319
If I began learning English starting TODAY, this is what I would do! In this episode, I'm sharing with you the top tools I would use if I started learning English in 2023. Things are pretty different than it was when I first started learning English back in the day. Now, there are so many awesome tools we can use that make life so much easier! Here are some of the resources mentioned in the video: The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide for English Learning: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/chatgpt-for-lear...
May 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 319