Have you ever been told that you sound “rude” in English, or maybe you just feel like you’re lacking the same expression in your voice like you do in your native language? Today I’m sharing with you a few reasons why you might come across as “rude” and some exercises you can try! Get more examples of direct vs. indirect communication on my website! https://bit.ly/3q4AbF8 Check out these other episodes: How to sound interesting in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/ Tone ...
Jul 25, 2023•14 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk with English teacher Bruno Miceli about learning and teaching in a multilevel classroom, how to make our learning more effective, and how to come up with teaching ideas. This episode was originally published on Apr 29, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/0urY0ac1C3g Follow Bruno on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inglespelocontexto/...
Jul 21, 2023•55 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast Is it hard to keep a conversation going in English, or do you ever just feel like you aren’t as good of a communicator as you’d like to be? In this episode, I’m sharing three tips for how to become a better communicator when English isn’t your first language, so you can keep the conversation flowing, build deeper connections and speak freely with others. Cuz that’s what it’s all about! Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with peop...
Jul 18, 2023•11 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk to podcast strategist, voice coach, and voice over artist, Mary Chan, about how to use your voice to share your message in an authentic way. This episode was originally published on Apr 22, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/PPxnMGchWYs Check out Mary’s website http://www.organizedsound.ca/ Listen to her podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/podcast/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/...
Jul 14, 2023•48 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast Download your FREE practice sheet with all 11 hacks: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq There are many tricky things about English, we all know that. But did you know there are MANY tricks that will actually make your life EASIER in English? Today, I’m sharing with you 11 of my most favorite hacks that will make pronunciation in English easier, more effortless, and you will sound BETTER! I even made it easy for you to implement what I teach you today with my FREE pronunciation cheatsheet with words and sent...
Jul 11, 2023•10 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, (part 1 of 2), you’ll get to hear me as I work 1:1 with two of my students and talk with them about their challenges and training process, and give coaching and feedback on their pronunciation. Listen to part 2: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/320/ 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 the world for FREE: https://bit.ly...
May 12, 2023•50 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast Download the free PDF to practice your shadowing and see the full transcript: https://bit.ly/3NN1cq9 In this episode, shadow a scene with me by the Cuban actress, Ana de Armas! Not only is Ana an incredible actress, but she’s also a great example of how to use voice, humor, and intonation to make an audience laugh – and she does that in her second language. Ana’s story of learning English is an inspiration, she didn’t learn English until she came to the US, at 26 years old! I hope you will see t...
May 09, 2023•15 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I had the opportunity to interview a fellow English teacher, Mariana Plesco from DLanguages. Mariana is originally from Moldova, and now teaches English…in Spanish! Mariana will share her story of learning four languages, and how she went from not speaking any English, to now teaching it to her platform of hundreds of thousands of learners, in her second language, Spanish. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode Read the article about Mariana: https://bit.ly/3ng2YFu Follow...
May 05, 2023•52 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast The way you THINK about your English has a big impact on how you SPEAK! In this video, I’m sharing my 3 favorite daily habits that will transform your English so you can speak with clarity, confidence and freedom. Do you have a habit that helps you? Download 30 more English affirmations: https://bit.ly/41UMrpr Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW...
May 02, 2023•11 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast Join my 30-day mindset training and transform the way you feel and think about your English: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW “Why is English easier in class, but when I speak with real people, it becomes so much harder?” This is the question I got from Mayu in Japan, and I thought it was such a great question that many other people struggle with! Today I’ll answer why things feel so much harder in real life, and what to do about the gap between what you know and how you speak. Join the InFluency Communit...
Apr 28, 2023•5 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast The most confusing word pairs EVER! If you’ve been speaking English for a while, you probably know how complicated the spelling can be. But how about words that are spelled differently, but sound soooo similar? These word pairs I’m going to teach you today are common pairs that people confuse, and can lead to misunderstanding. But don’t just take my word for it, I asked this question to my InFluency Community, a community of non-native speakers around the world, and we came up with this list tog...
Apr 24, 2023•23 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk with Marek Kiczkowiak about native speakerism in the ELT (English Language Teaching) industry and how it promotes discrimination and inequality suggesting that native speaking teachers are more qualified and skilled to teach English as a second language as they represent the standard of English speaking and teaching. Marek shares his story as well as some tips and resources to help students and teachers battle this phenomenon. Marek runs TEFL Equity Advocates and Academy,...
Apr 21, 2023•44 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel like you understand most everything when you watch your favorite YouTuber, or have a conversation with others in English, but when you watch a movie or TV show, you suddenly start to question how much you really know and understand!? You’re not alone! In fact, today I share with you 3 reasons why it’s hard to understand TV and movies with subtitles, and what to do about it! Learn more about why we need subtitles in movies and TV from this video by Vox: https://youtu.be/VYJtb2YXa...
Apr 18, 2023•12 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk with public speaking coach Helena Bowen about the work she does with TED speakers and how she helps them deliver a compelling message in an interesting way. You’ll get to hear some stories, mindset tips, and practical tips to improve your speaking skills, in general and on video in particular. This episode was originally published on Jul 16, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/F4Htgb6JJAM...
Apr 14, 2023•56 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Memorizing a text can be really useful for your English practice! It can help you learn words in context, new grammar structures and help you use your voice in English more confidently. And most important, it’s SO MUCH FUN! In this episode I share with you the technique I used to memorize monologues when I was an actress, and then – we’ll put it into practice together! Here’s the text I used, but I highly recommend to also download my FREE memorization guide so you could see the script written o...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast 
