In today’s episode, we’ll practice connected speech in 25 of some of the most common, daily expressions that you can use in your everyday conversations. Wadaya-think? Download the free practice sheet with audio here to see the transcript and follow along: https://bit.ly/49SSm1s Check out my other episodes to learn the basics of connected speech: Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/274/ How to Connect Words and Sounds in English: http...
Apr 30, 2024•12 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast I hit a million followers on YouTube! Today, I want to share some of the lessons I’ve learned over the past several years, with hundreds of videos later, and how I view this milestone.
Apr 23, 2024•20 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve been promising I’d tell you this story for several weeks now…and I won’t hold you in suspense any longer. Here’s the story of my refrigerator, and a much bigger story about dealing with circumstances completely out of your control. If you’re living in Spain and looking for a moving company, this is the company that I can’t recommend enough! http://www.mudanzasdiagonal.com/...
Apr 19, 2024•33 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast I got really sick. In this episode I talk about why it was different to be sick in a different country, what was the hardest thing for me, and the funny thing that happened at the pharmacy
Apr 12, 2024•19 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know the 5 most common words in English? Are you actually pronouncing them the RIGHT WAY? You might be surprised! Tune in to this episode to learn about how to actually pronounce the most common words that appear in the English language. Practice more of these words in phrases and sentences on my website: https://bit.ly/3THEdOw
Apr 09, 2024•12 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast Relocating can bring up all kinds of emotions – happiness, sadness, loneliness, hopefulness…and sometimes all of the emotions can all happen at once. Today I want to share with you how I’m dealing with different emotions, and some of the ways I’m processing them. How do you process your emotions?
Apr 05, 2024•23 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast Sign up for my FREE live class: https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9 Do you ever feel fake in English, especially when it comes to pronunciation? This is something that I’ve seen many of my students struggle with. Today, I want to talk about why you might feel fake, and how you can feel more authentic, and like yourself when you speak. I’m talking about this and more in my free live class, grab your spot here! https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9...
Apr 02, 2024•13 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode of My Relocation Diaries, I share an update with you about my journey to getting certified as a Life Coach through The Life Coach School. It was most definitely a challenging and humbling experience, but I learned a lot – and that’s what I want to talk about today. Check out the Life Coach School podcast: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/
Mar 29, 2024•27 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know there’s not actually a U sound in words like audio and author? It’s true! In this episode, I’ll show you how to pronounce words that have an AU and AW spelling pattern in English.
Mar 26, 2024•7 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk about friendships. I will take you through what friendships looked like for me before I moved here, what has changed, and how I’m making new connections here now. I’ll also talk about how we change over the years in the way we make friends and the way we find the right people for us. This episode was recorded with enormous love to all my friends here and there. I’m grateful for having you in my life.
Mar 22, 2024•29 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever needed to disagree with someone in English, but weren’t sure how exactly to say it? In this episode, I’ll share with you several different ways you can (politely) disagree with someone the next time you don’t see eye to eye with them
Mar 19, 2024•8 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’m starting to share my humble experience learning Spanish living in Barcelona, and trying to understand others and get by. It’s not as easy as I thought it would be! But I’m working on finding my path. Tune in to listen to my episode and hear what it’s like to be an absolute beginner in a new language.
Mar 15, 2024•30 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast Practice pronunciation with me! Suffixes in English often change the pronunciation and stress on a word, which can make guessing the right pronunciation a bit stressful. But in this episode, I’ll show you how to pronounce words with the -ally suffix with ease. What other words with the -ally suffix can you think of? In this episode, the examples include how to pronounce the words: Cultural and Culturally Digital and Digitally Natural and Naturally Accident and Accidentally Specific and Specifica...
Mar 12, 2024•6 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast If moving to a new country does anything, it definitely shakes up your daily routine. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I’m balancing productivity, creating a different work environment, developing different routines and balancing family time in Barcelona.
Mar 08, 2024•28 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to improve your communication skills in professional environments in English? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today with Lindsay from All Ears English. We talk about how business English has changed since the pandemic, and how you can succeed in conversations remotely or in-person. Useful Business English phrases, recommended by Lindsay: I apologize but I need to reschedule our meeting. Does [time] work for you? I hate to do this but I need to reschedule our meeting. Can you ...
Mar 05, 2024•30 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast Today I’m sharing with you the CRAZIEST thing I’ve ever done and how I moved my entire family to Spain…before even knowing if I would receive the visa. I’ll also share why the power of our thoughts can either limit us, or allow us to take risks we never could have imagined, but get us big results.
Mar 01, 2024•38 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re a passionate polyglot, or you have to learn several languages out of necessity, you might have wondered if learning more than one language can harm your progress in English. In today’s episode, I’ll share my thoughts, and what steps you can take if you are learning more than one language at a time. Did you like this episode? Check out the episode “Will Learning Other Accents Mess Up My English?” https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/listening-to-different-accents/...
Feb 27, 2024•10 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast Moving to a new country can be scary, and you need to build a new sense of confidence in this new place. I realized that the only way for me to overcome my fear of ‘not belonging’ or ‘doing something wrong’ is by building my confidence little by little by taking small actions. And that’s what I’m talking about today. Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/sEDlJwSUF_4...
Feb 23, 2024•27 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast Guess what!? I moved! In January, 2024, my family and I packed up and moved to Barcelona. A new country, new language(s), and many, many challenges. This new series, Relocation Diaries, will be about the struggles, conflicts, happy moments, learning a language, mindset work, and how I almost lost my mind over one refrigerator (long story, coming soon). I knew I wanted to document this time and share it with you. Get ready for more behind the scenes of my life and my business!...
Feb 16, 2024•38 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast Tag questions in English can be tricky, can’t they? In today’s lesson, we’ll talk about how to pronounce tag questions in English so you can use them confidently. Download the free PDF to practice tag questions: https://hadarshemesh.com/tagquestions
Feb 13, 2024•12 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast Today I had the honor of interviewing Keith from English Speaking Success, where he shared his experience and best tips and tricks for helping students succeed in the IELTS exam, and feel more confident in their speaking. Learn more about Keith’s courses here: Keithspeakingacademy.com Follow Keith’s channel to get more tips that will develop your speaking and prepare you for IELTS: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishSpeakingSuccess Watch my interview on Keith’s channel: https://youtu.be/_Bg7fKuEBx8...
Feb 09, 2024•36 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast What are the hardest words to pronounce in English? Don’t take it from me! I asked this question to my students and here’s what they said. What English word is the hardest for you to pronounce?
Feb 06, 2024•15 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to overcome your fear in English and express yourself freely and completely? In this episode I interview my student, Daniela Vašinková, who lives in the Czech Republic. We talk about Daniela’s story of learning English (without having ever lived in an English speaking country), and how she went from avoiding all conversations, to becoming the outgoing, influential and incredible speaker that she is today. Daniela was a student of mine in my signature program, New Sound (get on ...
Jan 30, 2024•41 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast You know you should practice your English, but it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin, what to study, or how to do it effectively. Today I’ll walk you through the essential elements you need to begin practicing more consistently in English. Add a quick, easy and fun daily 10-minute practice to your routine for free! Become a Sprint Rookie: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Videos to help you know what to focus on and practice more effectively: 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for Engli...
Jan 23, 2024•10 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast Join the 7-Day Start Strong Challenge for free: https://bit.ly/41XW8UM How can you actually set goals that you are excited about and that you’ll commit to in 2024? In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can start and stay strong in 2024 by creating goals that set you up for success. And, if you want to set your goals with me, build habits that last, get more practice, speaking opportunities and lots more, I’m inviting you to our Start Strong Challenge from January 22 – 28. It’s 100% FREE! Joi...
Jan 16, 2024•10 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever thought that listening to different accents might confuse you or slow down your progress in English? This is a concern that I’ve heard a lot over the years, and today I’ll share the truth about what listening to different accents and dialects can actually do to your English.
Jan 09, 2024•7 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to begin thinking in English more? Naturally, it can be challenging to switch from thinking in your native language to English. But today, I’m sharing with you three strategies that I’ve used myself to start thinking in English. Are you already using any of these strategies? Let me know!
Jan 02, 2024•10 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Anesthesia, syringe, malignant tumor…so many words that look intimidating in medicine, but are essential to know! In today’s episode, I’ll share 10 common words used in medicine, what they mean, and how to pronounce them. Download the free PDF to follow along with the audio and see the definition, IPA transcription, and example sentences: https://bit.ly/3TCKCMz Whether you need to go to a doctor and use English, or you just want to brush up on your medical vocabulary, you’ll enjoy this episode!...
Dec 29, 2023•17 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast We use “has to”, “have to” and “had to” all the time when we speak, but did you know that something interesting happens to them in connected speech? Find out how in this episode. Connected speech in English – why do we need it? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/ How to connect words in American English? | Tips & Tricks https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/...
Dec 26, 2023•8 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve heard that making mistakes are bad…but what if I told you that making mistakes can actually improve your English and get you closer to your fluency goals? In today’s episode, we’re talking about three different types of mistakes in English, and how you can use each mistake to learn from it and identify what you need to work on to overcome those challenges. Practice your English through daily, effective fun repetitions using my SPRINTS! https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-rookie/ Transcribe yo...
Dec 19, 2023•17 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast 
