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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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00:18:24

148. Speaking English Faster: ‘Good Fast’ vs ‘Bad Fast’

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/10

In this episode, you’ll learn how to speak fast in English WITHOUT compromising your clarity. I will also talk about the difference between GOOD fast and BAD fast speech, and how by applying the three points I teach you in this episode you’ll be able to master the American rhythm and intonation. To watch the full video click here: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-faster/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course:

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18:25

148. Speaking English Faster: 'Good Fast' vs 'Bad Fast'

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/10

In this episode, you'll learn how to speak fast in English WITHOUT compromising your clarity. I will also talk about the difference between GOOD fast and BAD fast speech, and how by applying the three points I teach you in this episode you'll be able to master the American rhythm and intonation. To watch the full video click here: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-faster/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course:

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00:46:13

147. Innovative Ways to Learn English with Ethan from...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/06

In this episode, I’m hosting Ethan from RealLife English and Learn English with TV Series. Here’s what we talked about: • How to identify your motivations for learning • How to build strong learning habits • Speaking and practicing with native vs. non-native speakers • The challenges and advantages of cross-cultural communication. Ethan is passionate about innovative learning strategies, and is dedicated to developing new ways for global speakers to connect and communicate. Check out the Real Life

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46:14

147. Innovative Ways to Learn English with Ethan from...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/06

In this episode, I'm hosting Ethan from RealLife English and Learn English with TV Series. Here's what we talked about: • How to identify your motivations for learning • How to build strong learning habits • Speaking and practicing with native vs. non-native speakers • The challenges and advantages of cross-cultural communication. Ethan is passionate about innovative learning strategies, and is dedicated to developing new ways for global speakers to connect and communicate. Check out the Real Life

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18:41

146. What To Do When People Don't Understand You In...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/03

What do you do when people don't understand you? Do you repeat what you said? Do you stop speaking? Do you feel bad? When we speak a second language (and even in our first language), people may not understand us 100% of the time. This can be because of pronunciation, sentence structure, choice of words, and many other reasons. There's no reason to feel bad about it – it's part of speaking a second language. Yet, it's always a learning opportunity. In this episode, I'll share some tips to help you

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00:18:40

146. What To Do When People Don’t Understand You In...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/08/03

What do you do when people don’t understand you? Do you repeat what you said? Do you stop speaking? Do you feel bad? When we speak a second language (and even in our first language), people may not understand us 100% of the time. This can be because of pronunciation, sentence structure, choice of words, and many other reasons. There’s no reason to feel bad about it – it’s part of speaking a second language. Yet, it’s always a learning opportunity. In this episode, I’ll share some tips to

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02:47

145. How to pronounce 'toward'

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/30

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 different ways to pronounce the word 'toward'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: toward: tuh-word [IPA: təˈwɔːrd] or tword [IPA: twɔːrd] or tord [IPA: tɔːrd] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my

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00:02:46

145. How to pronounce ‘toward’

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/30

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 different ways to pronounce the word ‘toward’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: toward: tuh-word [IPA: təˈwɔːrd] or tword [IPA: twɔːrd] or tord [IPA: tɔːrd] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my

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18:19

144. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/27

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for English teaching that's not right for them because it's comfortable and they don't believe they can find something better. They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher for them because it's either close to home, it's familiar, it's cheap, they feel bad leaving the teacher, it doesn't require them to do any research, or it simply allows them to stay in their comfort zone. Have YOU ever taken English classes with a private

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00:18:18

144. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/27

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for English teaching that’s not right for them because it’s comfortable and they don’t believe they can find something better. They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher for them because it’s either close to home, it’s familiar, it’s cheap, they feel bad leaving the teacher, it doesn’t require them to do any research, or it simply allows them to stay in their comfort zone. Have YOU ever taken English classes with a private

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00:59:55

143. The Power of Storytelling with Sun Yi

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/23

In this episode, you’re going to learn how storytelling can be interesting, relatable and effective, and why it is important if you’re a speaker of English as a second language. With us in this episode is Sun Yi, the founder of Night Owls, a digital branding agency headquartered in NYC. If you’re a teacher, an artist, or a business owner, you definitely don’t want to miss this conversation. Here’s what we’re going to talk about: Impacting people’s lives with one’s own story The power of showing

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59:56

143. The Power of Storytelling with Sun Yi

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/23

In this episode, you're going to learn how storytelling can be interesting, relatable and effective, and why it is important if you're a speaker of English as a second language. With us in this episode is Sun Yi, the founder of Night Owls, a digital branding agency headquartered in NYC. If you're a teacher, an artist, or a business owner, you definitely don't want to miss this conversation. Here's what we're going to talk about: Impacting people's lives with one's own story The power of showing

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26:11

142. 10 Pronunciation challenges for Urdu and Hindi...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/20

Download Free English Pronunciation Guide + audio practice for Hindi and Urdu speakers: https://bit.ly/3iqN0BU In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Urdu and Hindi speakers – all broken down and explained. You'll learn what those main challenges are, why they are difficult, but more than that – you'll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear speaker of English. Not an Urdu or Hindi speaker? I bet that as a non-native

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00:26:10

142. 10 Pronunciation challenges for Urdu and Hindi...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/20

Download Free English Pronunciation Guide + audio practice for Hindi and Urdu speakers: https://bit.ly/3iqN0BU In this episode, I’m going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Urdu and Hindi speakers – all broken down and explained. You’ll learn what those main challenges are, why they are difficult, but more than that – you’ll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear speaker of English. Not an Urdu or Hindi speaker? I bet

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00:11:00

141. How to use IN, ON, and AT, without getting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/16

In this episode, I’m sharing with you a super helpful way to understand and use the prepositions ‘in’, ‘on’, and ‘at’ correctly when you talk about places. If you missed the episode about prepositions of time, you can find it here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/140/ To watch the video version of the episode go here: https://theaccentsway.com/on-in-at-place/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world:

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11:01

141. How to use IN, ON, and AT, without getting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/16

In this episode, I'm sharing with you a super helpful way to understand and use the prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' correctly when you talk about places. If you missed the episode about prepositions of time, you can find it here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/140/ To watch the video version of the episode go here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/on-in-at-place/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course:

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08:55

140. How to use IN, ON, and AT, without getting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/13

On Wednesday or at Wednesday? In the summer or at the summer? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a super helpful way to understand and remember how to use the prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' correctly. This episode will focus on time. In the next episode we'll talk about using these prepositions when we talk about place. Stay tuned for part 2! To watch the video version of the episode go here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/on-in-at-time/ If you want to improve your accent and understand

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00:08:54

140. How to use IN, ON, and AT, without getting...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/13

On Wednesday or at Wednesday? In the summer or at the summer? In this episode, I’m sharing with you a super helpful way to understand and remember how to use the prepositions ‘in’, ‘on’, and ‘at’ correctly. This episode will focus on time. In the next episode we’ll talk about using these prepositions when we talk about place. Stay tuned for part 2! To watch the video version of the episode go here: https://theaccentsway.com/on-in-at-time/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native

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10:42

139. Can English learners become English teachers?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/09

In this 'Ask Hadar' podcast episode I'm answering Silvana, an English learner from Brazil, who wants to become an English teacher. Silvana isn't sure she can do it, because she still has a lot to learn herself. I get asked this question a lot – whether non-native speakers of English should teach the language. And I always say – absolutely. If pursuing a teaching career is what you want, don't let anyone – teachers or colleagues – put you down because you're not a native speaker of English. Because

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00:10:41

139. Can English learners become English teachers?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2021/07/09

In this ‘Ask Hadar’ podcast episode I’m answering Silvana, an English learner from Brazil, who wants to become an English teacher. Silvana isn’t sure she can do it, because she still has a lot to learn herself. I get asked this question a lot – whether non-native speakers of English should teach the language. And I always say – absolutely. If pursuing a teaching career is what you want, don’t let anyone – teachers or colleagues – put you down because you’re not a native

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