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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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00:02:51

203. How to pronounce ‘Eventually’ and ‘Actually’

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/18

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words, common names, and expressions. This week we’re going to talk about the words ‘eventually’ and ‘actually’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: eventually: uh-ven-shuh-lee [IPA: əˈvenʃəli] or uh-ven-chuh-lee [IPA: əˈventʃəli] actually: ak-chuw-uh-lee [IPA: ˈæktʃuəli] or ak-shuh-lee [IPA: ˈækʃəli] You can

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02:52

203. How to pronounce 'Eventually' and 'Actually'

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/18

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words, common names, and expressions. This week we're going to talk about the words 'eventually' and 'actually'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: eventually: uh-ven-shuh-lee [IPA: əˈvenʃəli] or uh-ven-chuh-lee [IPA: əˈventʃəli] actually: ak-chuw-uh-lee [IPA: ˈæktʃuəli] or ak-shuh-lee [IPA: ˈækʃəli] You can

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04:40

202. How to pronounce 'Figure it out'

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/11

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words, common names, and expressions. This week we're going to talk about the saying 'figure it out'. Here's a loose transcription of the saying as explained in the episode: Figure it out: fig-yuh-ruh-dawt [IPA: ˈfɪɡjər əɾ aʊt] or [IPA: ˈfɪɡjər əɾ æʊt] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/figure-it-out/ If you

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00:04:39

202. How to pronounce ‘Figure it out’

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/11

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words, common names, and expressions. This week we’re going to talk about the saying ‘figure it out’. Here’s a loose transcription of the saying as explained in the episode: Figure it out: fig-yuh-ruh-dawt [IPA: ˈfɪɡjər əɾ aʊt] or [IPA: ˈfɪɡjər əɾ æʊt] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/figure-it-out/ If you

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00:28:10

201. How to go from Fixed to Growth mindset in...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/08

How do you feel about yourself when you speak English? How do you handle criticism about your English? The way you experience your English is key to your communication, confidence, and growth as a speaker. In this episode I’ll discuss two types of mindsets: fixed mindset and growth mindset, and how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in specific situations, so you can achieve more freedom in your English. Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ My

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28:11

201. How to go from Fixed to Growth mindset in...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/08

How do you feel about yourself when you speak English? How do you handle criticism about your English? The way you experience your English is key to your communication, confidence, and growth as a speaker. In this episode I'll discuss two types of mindsets: fixed mindset and growth mindset, and how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in specific situations, so you can achieve more freedom in your English. Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ My

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00:25:41

200. The 10 most downloaded episodes (And what I...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/04

Episode 200! Woo-hoo! In this podcast-convo, I’ll share with you what I loved most about making the previous 200 episodes and what I’m hoping to do more in the next 200 episodes! I’ll also share with you a list of the 10 most downloaded episodes of the InFluency podcast, and what I think about them! And here they are!! The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference How to effectively practice your intonation in English Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach | My story 10 Things

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25:42

200. The 10 most downloaded episodes (And what I...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/04

Episode 200! Woo-hoo! In this podcast-convo, I'll share with you what I loved most about making the previous 200 episodes and what I'm hoping to do more in the next 200 episodes! I'll also share with you a list of the 10 most downloaded episodes of the InFluency podcast, and what I think about them! And here they are!! The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference How to effectively practice your intonation in English Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach | My story 10 Things

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00:43:40

199. Battling Discrimination and Discovering...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/01

In this Immigrant Experience interview, we’ll hear the story of Marcelo Silveira, who moved from Brazil to the U.S. for work. In this interview Marcelo openly talks about his experience as an immigrant and the rough start he had when he first moved to the U.S. He talks about the loss of identity as an immigrant and the need to reinvent himself. He also talks about what it was like to be facing small incidents of discrimination, that affected his self-worth and confidence. But most importantly he

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43:41

199. Battling Discrimination and Discovering...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/03/01

In this Immigrant Experience interview, we'll hear the story of Marcelo Silveira, who moved from Brazil to the U.S. for work. In this interview Marcelo openly talks about his experience as an immigrant and the rough start he had when he first moved to the U.S. He talks about the loss of identity as an immigrant and the need to reinvent himself. He also talks about what it was like to be facing small incidents of discrimination, that affected his self-worth and confidence. But most importantly he

en-US

00:03:06

198. How to pronounce HER vs. HAIR

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/25

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we’re going to talk about the words ‘her’ and ‘hair’. Here’s a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: hair: her [IPA: heəɹ] her: h’r [IPA: hɜːɹ] or h’r [IPA: həɹ] hurt: h’rt [IPA: hɜːɹt] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/her-hair/ If you want to improve

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03:07

198. How to pronounce HER vs. HAIR

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/25

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about the words 'her' and 'hair'. Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: hair: her [IPA: heəɹ] her: h'r [IPA: hɜːɹ] or h'r [IPA: həɹ] hurt: h'rt [IPA: hɜːɹt] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/her-hair/ If you want to improve

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00:20:39

197. Shadowing Technique in English: are you wasting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/22

Do you use shadowing when practicing English? Shadowing is one of the best ways to improve your English speaking skills as it helps improve pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary. It can also help you improve *unconsciously* things like rhythm, stress, grammar, and more. Sounds like fun, no? But, it can also be a WASTE OF TIME! Without proper guidance, it’s easy to fall into the trap of practicing it in an ineffective way! And then you won’t be seeing the results you COULD be seeing. ? If you’ve

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20:40

197. Shadowing Technique in English: are you wasting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/22

Do you use shadowing when practicing English? Shadowing is one of the best ways to improve your English speaking skills as it helps improve pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary. It can also help you improve *unconsciously* things like rhythm, stress, grammar, and more. Sounds like fun, no? But, it can also be a WASTE OF TIME! Without proper guidance, it's easy to fall into the trap of practicing it in an ineffective way! And then you won't be seeing the results you COULD be seeing. ? If you've

en-US

00:02:47

196. How to pronounce PARTICULARLY

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/18

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we’re going to talk about the word ‘particularly’. Here’s a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: particularly: p’r-ti-kyuh-l’r-lee [IPA: pərˈtɪkjələrli] or puh-ti-kyuh-l’r-lee [IPA: pəˈtɪkjələrli] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/particularly/ If you

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02:48

196. How to pronounce PARTICULARLY

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/18

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about the word 'particularly'. Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: particularly: p'r-ti-kyuh-l'r-lee [IPA: pərˈtɪkjələrli] or puh-ti-kyuh-l'r-lee [IPA: pəˈtɪkjələrli] You can watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/particularly/ If you

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00:14:39

195. Tongue Twisters… Do we really need ‘em?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/15

Tongue twisters can be a pain in the b**t in ANY LANGUAGE! They can be frustrating, discouraging, and you may even think they’re pointless. So why am I obsessed with tongue twisters?!? Listen to this episode to find out, as I try to make a case for tongue twisters. Maybe I’ll even convince you Once you’re convinced, go to my website to access my tongue-twister playlist! Something fun to add to your daily practice routine ?? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tongue-twisters-in-english/ Join

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14:40

195. Tongue Twisters… Do we really need 'em?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/15

Tongue twisters can be a pain in the b**t in ANY LANGUAGE! They can be frustrating, discouraging, and you may even think they're pointless. So why am I obsessed with tongue twisters?!? Listen to this episode to find out, as I try to make a case for tongue twisters. Maybe I'll even convince you Once you're convinced, go to my website to access my tongue-twister playlist! Something fun to add to your daily practice routine ?? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tongue-twisters-in-english/ Join the

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00:07:51

194. How to pronounce PULL and POOL

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/11

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we’re going to talk about the minimal pair, ‘pool’ and ‘pull’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: pool: puwl [IPA: puːl] food: fuwd [IPA: fuːd] you: yuw [IPA: yuː] who’d: huwd [IPA: huːd] kook: kuwk [IPA: kuːk] Luke: luwk [IPA: luːk] fruit juice: fruwt djuws [IPA: fruːt

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07:52

194. How to pronounce PULL and POOL

The InFluency Podcast ·

2022/02/11

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about the minimal pair, 'pool' and 'pull'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: pool: puwl [IPA: puːl] food: fuwd [IPA: fuːd] you: yuw [IPA: yuː] who'd: huwd [IPA: huːd] kook: kuwk [IPA: kuːk] Luke: luwk [IPA: luːk] fruit juice: fruwt djuws [IPA: fruːt dʒuːs]

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