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The InFluency Podcast

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

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New Sound Scholarships Now Open! [Deadline August 30]

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Are you ready to take your English pronunciation to the next level? We’re offering 10 full scholarships for lifetime access to New Sound, my transformative 12-week pronunciation coaching program. This is your chance to get world-class training and personal support, all completely free! Apply here: https://hadarshemesh.com/scholarship What does the scholarship include? Lifetime access to the New Sound program 12 on-demand video modules with lessons, PDFs, audio recordings, and quizzes 12 weeks of

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474. Elevate your English: Linking words you can use...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, we'll explore different linking words that you can add to your English vocabulary. You’ll get more ideas to express your thoughts differently, beyond words like "however" or "or"! You’ll learn how to connect your ideas more naturally and fluently, making your speech and writing more dynamic and engaging.

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12:49

473. Build your English confidence step-by-step...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Confidence doesn’t magically appear overnight, it’s something you build, one step at a time. The truth is, confidence is a skill, and just like any other skill, you can learn it, practice it, and get better at it. In this episode, I’ll share the most common things that get in the way of your confidence when speaking English, so you can finally recognize and overcome them. You’ll discover practical tips, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies that will help you stop second-guessing yourself and

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19:26

472. Pronunciation practice in a song: Traitor by...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Have you ever used music to boost your English pronunciation? 🎶 In this week’s video, I’m introducing you to Olivia Rodrigo’s song Traitor to practice the different T sounds in American English… especially the Flap T! I’ll break down lines from the song, show you how to pronounce them, and I’m certain you won’t be able to resist singing along with me 😉 Want to keep practicing prosody? Check out this playlist: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t Here are the lyrics of the part we did together: Brown guilty eyes

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471. How to pronounce pronouns correctly in real life...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, we, they: It’s one of the first things we learn when starting to study English, but do you know how they are REALLY pronounced? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we’ll uncover the real pronunciation of English pronouns in everyday speech, and spoiler alert! It’s probably NOT the way you learned them in English class. Download the free PDF (+ audio) to practice pronouns in English! https://bit.ly/4nOhXkf

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16:11

470. Fluent with AI? This is what Artificial...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Now with the rise of AI, everything has become FAST. We look for short videos, quick wins, and AI tools that do everything for us. And while that’s amazing in so many ways, it can also make us believe that fluency should be something that’s easy, instant, or effortless. But here’s the truth: some things still take time, intention, and consistency. And English is one of them! In this episode, I talk about the five must-have qualities you need to truly master English. Not tools. Not grammar rules. Not

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469. Breaking through your limitations: Katya’s...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/07/01

In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven years ago. What’s even more incredible is that she did it all without ever living in an English-speaking country!! Katya takes us through her journey, from feeling stuck and frustrated to finding the breakthrough that led her to become a leader in our communities. We dive deep into how pronunciation work, especially prosody, not only helped her speak with

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468. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary,...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me! We’re reading the ‘Let Them’ book by Mel Robbins. Not only is it an excellent practice, it’s also a great way for us to understand how WE can adopt this theory in our lives. Download the PDF here to follow along and improve your vocabulary [Free!] https://bit.ly/4likIrM More ‘read out loud’ videos: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t

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25:48

467. Practice English with The Last of Us | Shadowing...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/06/17

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we’re going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us. I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own. Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us: https://bit.ly/4kGPz1k

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11:52

466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/06/10

In this episode, we’re tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like ‘queue’, ‘colonel’, ‘subtle’ and more! These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we’ll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease. Want more practice? Get my FREE 14-day pronunciation plan to keep practicing! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/05/20

There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them? In this episode, I’m teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you! A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I’ve covered the most common! Check out a list of all the states with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website: https://bit.ly/3YR2zc1

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25:11

464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary,...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It’s such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro Read Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Practice with my Sprints:

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463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words. Let’s practice together today with a metronome to help you develop rhythm in English in several different exercises! More episodes on rhythm: Rhythm of English words:

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462. Speak with Authority in English

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation. Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan: https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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461. Read out loud: Dr. Seuss Fox in Socks...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Read along with me and improve your pronunciation in English! This is no easy challenge. Are you up for it? For more pronunciation practice, grab my free 14-day pronunciation plan https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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460. ChatGPT training to practice your English

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/04/01

ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you’re working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its full potential. Today, follow along with me and learn just how you can use it for your English practice! Looking to improve your English with ChatGPT? I’ve got you covered! Get my brand-new ChatGPT English Practice Guide here https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ This step-by-step guide includes: ✅ 4 video trainings on optimizing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,

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459. Read along and practice your vocabulary and...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Let’s read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace. We’re reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the episode! https://bit.ly/4bZJx8B

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458. The best tongue twisters for clear pronunciation

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Practice 12 of the best tongue twisters in English to improve your pronunciation! Tongue twisters are some of the best ways to warm up your articulation muscles, get you ready for speaking, and you know what, they’re just fun! For more tongue twisters, click here https://bit.ly/41U4Epj

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457. Pronunciation Q&A | You ask, I answer

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Today, I’m answering questions from my New Sound students! We go into pronunciation questions to specific words, practice strategies, and details about incorporating breathwork into speech. Got a question you want me to answer on the podcast next? Ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

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456. The difference between color vs. collar, wonder...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Cup or cop? Today we’re practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. wonder, color vs. collar, and cup vs. cop are what we’re practicing today! Follow along with me and repeat these words out loud. Keep practicing your pronunciation with me inside the FREE 14-day pronunciation plan! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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