Have you been dreaming about working in an international company, but you’re afraid that your English is not good enough and you don’t know what you need to do to improve? Or maybe you already work in English but struggle to find a balance between using formal English and still feeling authentic? In this episode, you’re gonna find all the answers to your burning questions! Because my guest is Lindsay McMahon , the founder and host of the All Ears English podcast. In the interview, Lindsay talks ...
Oct 06, 2020•32 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we’re going to talk about how to pronounce the pair "Can” and “Can’t” . Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Can : kan [IPA: kæən] or k’n [IPA: kən] Can’t: kant [IPA: kænt̚] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent...
Oct 02, 2020•5 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Trust me, you’re gonna LIKE-like this episode Do you know this feeling when you’re looking for a word so you can be really specific – but you can find the exact word? Here’s a little simple, efficient, and intuitive tip that will help you – >>> It’s called Lexical Cloning or Reduplication, which is repeating a word or phrase twice to convey a different meaning than one word or phrase alone would convey. Some of you may already be familiar with this phenomenon as it happens in other languages as ...
Sep 29, 2020•8 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we’re going to talk about how to pronounce the triplet "Though", "Thought", and "Tough". Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Though : thow [IPA: ðoʊ] Thought : thaat [IPA: θɑːt] Tough : tuhf [IPA: tʌf] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, dow...
Sep 25, 2020•3 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been about 6 months since the Coronavirus took over our lives and we had to learn to communicate with a mask on. You have probably noticed how it compromises your clarity – it muffles the voice, and people can’t read your lips or see your facial expressions. If you feel like you’re already putting too much effort into speaking, and speaking becomes too challenging with a mask – this episode is for you. In this episode, I’ll share with you a few tips about how to communicate more effectively...
Sep 22, 2020•16 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we’re going to talk about how to pronounce the word "literally". Here’s a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Literally : li-duh-ruh-lee [IPA: ˈlɪɾəɹəli] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://...
Sep 18, 2020•3 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Having PERFECT English may sound like a dream come true, but what does it really mean to have perfect English? Is it even a THING? Is there such a thing as perfect English? And even if there was (and there isn’t) – do you think it serves you to strive for perfection, or does it get in your way? In this episode I’ll discuss why striving for perfection when communicating in English (which means working relentlessly on your pronunciation and never feeling satisfied, beating yourself up on small and...
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we’re going to talk about how to pronounce the word "water" . Here’s a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Water: waa-d’r [IPA: ˈwɑ:ɾəɹ] or waw-d’r [IPA: ˈwɔ:ɾəɹ] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course:...
Sep 11, 2020•4 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m going to talk about how I evolved from the very first video I created on YouTube to the 200th episode of the Accent’s Way magazine that was released last week. To watch the episode on my video magazine (and get the links to all the videos mentioned) go here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-i-found-my-voice-in-english/ Just like with everything in life, my journey has started with insecurity, fear, and the need to please everyone, and continued with a profound understan...
Sep 08, 2020•24 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we’re going to talk about how to pronounce the triplet "except", "accept", and "expect". Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Except: ik-sept, or uhk-sept [IPA: ɪkˈsept] Accept: ak-sept, or uhk-sept [IPA: əkˈsept] Expect: ik-spekt [IPA: ɪkˈspekt] If you want to improve your acce...
Sep 04, 2020•4 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast If you liked this Sprint, you’re probably going to like the SPRINT MASTER – 30 different Sprints for a powerful daily practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-master As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your English. And if you don’t speak English on a daily basis, when you DO speak, it may seem like you’re only using about 25% of what you know whether it’s grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation. As a result, you get stuck, se...
Sep 01, 2020•15 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast If you feel that you’re not clear in English – this can help! In this episode, I’m going to share with you 3 exercises that will help you improve your speech and clarity, and give you the freedom to use your voice in a more expressive and engaging way. All you need is a wine cork (no wine is needed) and a text! To watch the exercises on video : https://theaccentsway.com/english-pronunciation-exercises/ To learn more about the vowels of English: https://theaccentsway.com/english-vowels/ Your morn...
Jul 28, 2020•10 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast What is the BEST way for you to learn English? Can someone who is not YOU know such a thing? Is it really about that one method to become fluent or is it about understanding what YOU need? In this episode, I’m going to talk about how to find out the most effective way for you to learn English, how to understand what type of learner you are (so that your learning process will be more effective), and at the same time, I’m going share with you the secret method that has helped ME master English and...
Jul 21, 2020•10 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wanted to improve your English pronunciation but didn’t know where to start? Today’s episode is all about improving your pronunciation and clarity. I’m going to teach you the 5 steps that you need to take in order to gain clarity and confidence when it comes to speaking in English. You could also watch the video version here: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-accent/ Here are the 5 steps: Perception (listening skill) Pronunciation Intonation Effective practice Intentional spea...
Jul 17, 2020•25 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Download my FREE R word drills and sentences WITH audio to practice the R : https://bit.ly/2uwlVbz How frustrating is it to KNOW how to pronounce the R in English, but when you need to use it… it’s not there for you! (Or it feels like you have mud in your mouth ?) I mean, why is your RRRR not listening to you?!?! But worry not, because I got you covered. If you do this R BOOT CAMP every day for 2 weeks, you will see how it is SO MUCH EASIER FOR YOU to use the R freely, and spontaneously when spe...
Jul 14, 2020•14 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast This episode today is for English teachers, in particular, those who run their own business. If you’re not a teacher, you can download the script here and use this episode as a listening exercise: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/english-teachers-building-business/ Question: Why do super talented and passionate teachers struggle with finding more students and building a sustainable business online? Why is it so hard for teachers to scale from one-to-one to one-to-many? It’s not because they’r...
Jul 10, 2020•16 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Korean Speakers – all broken down and explained. You’ll learn what are those main challenges, why they are difficult for you, but more than that – you’ll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear English speaker. Download the FREE American English pronunciation guide for Korean speakers : https://theaccentsway.com/korean-speakers-guide/ Not a Korean speaker? I bet that as a non-native...
Jul 07, 2020•26 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever get bored or discouraged when learning English? Do you find yourself wanting to quit? Or quitting way too often? Do you feel that you’re not good enough because you can’t keep up with your studies? If you answered ‘yes’ on any of these questions, this episode is just for you. In this episode, I’m going to share with you 5 rules for staying motivated in English. They are fun and helpful, especially in times when you feel like quitting. Quick note : this is the audio version of my YT v...
Jul 03, 2020•19 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m going to share with you the ideal morning pronunciation practice for your English . To watch the daily practice on video: http://theaccentsway.com/pronunciation-practice-english Now, here’s the thing. Pronunciation is, basically, knowing how to use your muscles, your articulation organs. And as muscles, they need to be trained and you need to build up your muscle. And in order for you to master the sounds of English and to be in command and control of your tongue, which you ...
Jul 01, 2020•18 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, teacher Will talks to us about what is individual vs systemic racism and how it affects English learners, the importance of diversity in the English learning industry, what privilege is and other good stuff you truly don’t want to miss. Because everything we talk about in this episode, has to do with how we think, teach and learn English. This is a part of an interview I had with teacher Will on the Live English show. Teacher Will’s Instagram: @ask_teacherwill ( https://www.inst...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for mediocre English teaching because it’s comfortable and they don’t believe they can find something better ? They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher because it’s either close to home, it’s familiar, it’s cheap, they feel bad leaving the teacher, they don’t need to do any research, or it simply allows them to stay in their comfort zone. In this episode, I’ll share with you some tips on how to know if your teacher is the ri...
Jun 23, 2020•17 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Download the script with my intonation & rhythm notes for effective practice : https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/ In this episode you are going to learn: What is the secret of American rhythm and intonation? What are the things in American English that non-native speakers sometimes perceive as ‘fake’ and ‘over-the-top’, and how can we change this misperception? What makes a speech in English powerful and effective? To learn more about the fundamentals of American intonation: What They Don’t Teach...
Jun 18, 2020•24 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Want to make small talk easy and effortless? What if I told you it is NOT about learning new phrases or questions or words? It’s not about becoming fluent either. You don’t need it to navigate small talk successfully… With one simple trick that you’ll learn in the video (and a few other bonus tricks), you will no longer be afraid to have a conversation with a complete stranger in English. Listen to these episodes to level up your English: How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary Wi...
Jun 16, 2020•21 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Oh my, you are going to WANT to watch this interview. In this episode, I talk to Samara Bay about the practice of how we SPEAK and how we get HEARD (with sprinkles of pronunciation). Samara is a Hollywood dialect coach for actors in television and film; among the actors she coached are Gal Gadot, Rachel McAdams, Pierce Brosnan, Penelope Cruz. And she is also the host of the wonderful podcast ‘Permission to Speak’, which explores the power of voice and strives to change what power sounds like. In...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m sharing with you an article written by a Nigerian born queer writer based in Toronto. She wrote about the challenges and discrimination that a person with an accent faces. ‘Accent Bias’ article by Kimberly Ehigiator: https://medium.com/@kimberlyjoe/accent-bias-75b566ab5da4 Here’s another related episode on How to Talk About Social Justice In English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/43/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the...
Jun 05, 2020•12 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast At times of injustice, we need to show solidarity, educate ourselves, and do our best to learn about people’s suffering. In this episode, I offer a short lesson that will help you navigate the current discourse about social justice and racism in English. I also want to offer food for thought, talking about diversity among YouTube’s English teachers. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. More on English vocabulary: How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 Me...
Jun 02, 2020•13 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Tired of theory and need the real deal?!? In this episode I share with you an in-depth vocabulary exercise that will help you learn and remember words and use them frequently. I based these drills on the understanding that there are many words you know but never use, for several reasons: – You’re not confident PRONOUNCING them – They’re not accessible (you forget to use them) – You don’t feel confident using them correctly in a sentence I developed a 5-step system to overcome these challenges an...
May 26, 2020•32 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast To be a great Speaker you first have to be a great listener. In this episode I’m going to share FIVE TIPS that will help you improve your communication skills, become a great listener and an excellent conversation partner. Check out the magazine post to read more on the subject and watch my YouTube video – How to Make Everyone Want to Talk to You: https://theaccentsway.com/conversation-partner/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway....
May 21, 2020•10 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s say you have a job interview tomorrow morning. And let’s say you haven’t reached your English breakthrough just yet, and you feel a little insecure about your English (and by little I mean you’re so anxious you can’t sleep). Since you don’t have enough time to become 100% fluent overnight, but you have to look confident to get that job – here’s what you’re left with. You gotta FAKE IT. But how can you fake confidence? Glad you asked. In this episode, I’m going to share with you 6 things th...
May 19, 2020•23 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast If you feel like your voice is soft, stuck, broken, nasal, partial, annoying, monotone, weak, strange, weird, or loud… I want you to take a moment and remember that your voice is probably the NUMBER ONE asset you have, that allows you to express yourself: who you are, what you want, what you think, where you’re going. Now, I know that people don’t always have access to vocal training, and have no idea what to do to improve their voice quality (even though every person should have access to such ...
May 14, 2020•58 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast 
