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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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00:16:04

53. Why English Teachers Struggle Building A...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/10

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’re

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52. English for Korean Speakers: How to Overcome Your...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/07

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

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00:25:52

52. English for Korean Speakers: How to Overcome Your...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/07

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

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51. The 5 Ground Rules To Staying Motivated When...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/03

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 video

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00:18:54

51. The 5 Ground Rules To Staying Motivated When...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/03

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

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00:17:49

50. 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/01

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

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50. 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/07/01

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

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01:17:29

49. The Price English Learners Pay for Systemic...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/26

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

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01:17:28

49. The Price English Learners Pay for Systemic...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/26

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

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48. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/23

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 right

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00:17:27

48. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/23

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 right

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47. American Rhythm: Learn How To Be A Better Speaker...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/18

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

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00:23:40

47. American Rhythm: Learn How To Be A Better Speaker...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/18

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

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00:21:19

46. Afraid Of Small Talk? How To Go From Awkward To...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/16

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 With

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46. Afraid Of Small Talk? How To Go From Awkward To...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/16

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 With

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01:04:51

45. The TRUTH About How We TALK And How We Get HEARD...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/09

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

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01:04:50

45. The TRUTH About How We TALK And How We Get HEARD...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/09

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

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44. Accent Bias

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/05

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

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00:11:29

44. Accent Bias

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/05

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

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43. How To Talk About Social Justice In English |...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/06/02

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

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