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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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35. How to Get Unstuck in English

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/30

Getting stuck in English is so frustrating!! There are many reasons why we get stuck when speaking a second language, and while we want to do the in-depth work so we can become completely fluent, we also need the tools to know what to do WHEN this is happening to you. (Guess what, you can come out of it like a winner!) In this episode, you'll learn: 1. What to do when you get stuck 2. How to prevent it from happening next time Get my emergency list of phrases that'll get you UNSTUCK anytime:

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34. The Ugly Side of English Learning Facebook Groups ?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/28

Got a QUESTION about English? Pronunciation? Confidence? Ask Hadar! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ There are a lot of wonderful groups on Facebook whose goal is to allow people to practice their English, and as in the case of any other group online, there are some things you need to know, especially if you’re a woman, in order to stay safe and active in the group. 1. You don’t need to put up with anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 2. You have any right to stand your

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34. The Ugly Side of English Learning Facebook Groups ?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/28

Got a QUESTION about English? Pronunciation? Confidence? Ask Hadar! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ There are a lot of wonderful groups on Facebook whose goal is to allow people to practice their English, and as in the case of any other group online, there are some things you need to know, especially if you're a woman, in order to stay safe and active in the group. 1. You don't need to put up with anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 2. You have any right to stand your ground and

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33. How to Speak Like a Pro With Greg Smith

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/23

Greg Smith is a public speaking coach and TEDx speaker. Author of the book ‘Speak like a Pro Without Looking like a Jack@$$, a Practical Guide for Speaking Effectively in Any Situation’. Greg Works as an instructor in the School of Communication at Youngstown State University (Ohio, USA) and specializes in interpersonal communication and public speaking. In this episode, Greg and I dive into a deep conversation about public speaking. He’s going to share with you how to overcome stage

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33. How to Speak Like a Pro With Greg Smith

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/23

Greg Smith is a public speaking coach and TEDx speaker. Author of the book 'Speak like a Pro Without Looking like a Jack@$$, a Practical Guide for Speaking Effectively in Any Situation'. Greg Works as an instructor in the School of Communication at Youngstown State University (Ohio, USA) and specializes in interpersonal communication and public speaking. In this episode, Greg and I dive into a deep conversation about public speaking. He's going to share with you how to overcome stage fright and

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32. How To Teach Kids English At Home – The BEST...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/21

Do you want to teach your kids English at home while you're in quarantine? In this episode I'm going to share a few tips on how to make English accessible, fun and simple for your children, nephews or neighbors' kids (without using screens and without spending too much money or time) and what is the best lesson you can teach your child (hint, it has nothing to do with grammar, pronunciation). Now, If you're a non-native speaker, you might have toyed with the idea of teaching your kids English, but

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32. How To Teach Kids English At Home – The BEST...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/21

Do you want to teach your kids English at home while you’re in quarantine? In this episode I’m going to share a few tips on how to make English accessible, fun and simple for your children, nephews or neighbors’ kids (without using screens and without spending too much money or time) and what is the best lesson you can teach your child (hint, it has nothing to do with grammar, pronunciation). Now, If you’re a non-native speaker, you might have toyed with the idea of teaching your kids English, but

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31. How to Keep Your English Practice Routine During...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/16

When our routine and life are disrupted, one of the first things that we might give up on is English practice. In this podcast episode I'm sharing with you a few tips on how you can keep an effective English practice routine even during challenging times of quarantines, lockdowns and social distancing. YouTube Practice playlists: https://bit.ly/34Hftfo How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ Join our InFluency community on

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31. How to Keep Your English Practice Routine During...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/16

When our routine and life are disrupted, one of the first things that we might give up on is English practice. In this podcast episode I’m sharing with you a few tips on how you can keep an effective English practice routine even during challenging times of quarantines, lockdowns and social distancing. YouTube Practice playlists: https://bit.ly/34Hftfo How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ Join our InFluency community on

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30. Why Trump Pronounced 'Oranges' Instead of...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/14

What's the difference in pronunciation between 'origins' and 'oranges', and why is it so hard for president Trump to get it? The Daily Show held a contest of Trump's mispronounced words and 3,000,000 viewers cast their vote. The proud winner was the word 'ORANGES'. This episode is a pronunciation tutorial that explains the difference between 'oranges' and the word Trump initially meant to pronounce – 'origins'. The winner announced on the daily show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMH77XYGx4 The

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30. Why Trump Pronounced ‘Oranges’ Instead of...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/14

What’s the difference in pronunciation between ‘origins’ and ‘oranges’, and why is it so hard for president Trump to get it? The Daily Show held a contest of Trump’s mispronounced words and 3,000,000 viewers cast their vote. The proud winner was the word ‘ORANGES’. This episode is a pronunciation tutorial that explains the difference between ‘oranges’ and the word Trump initially meant to pronounce – ‘origins’. The winner announced on the daily show:

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29. Challenges

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/07

This is a personal episode where I talk about the things I’ve learned from the Loud and Proud 5-day fluency challenge, I reflect on the challenges the participants went through and share my own personal challenges as I was working on this project. This podcast episode was recorded in the midst of the Corona crisis that is happening now around the world, and exactly two weeks after we had completed the Loud and Proud challenge. So the title ‘challenges’ seems rather appropriate. Links mentioned in

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29. Challenges

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/04/07

This is a personal episode where I talk about the things I've learned from the Loud and Proud 5-day fluency challenge, I reflect on the challenges the participants went through and share my own personal challenges as I was working on this project. This podcast episode was recorded in the midst of the Corona crisis that is happening now around the world, and exactly two weeks after we had completed the Loud and Proud challenge. So the title 'challenges' seems rather appropriate. Links mentioned in

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28. How to Pronounce Southern? (and why it sounds...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/31

It really feels like English is testing us sometimes. Why on earth is the "south" in "southern" pronounced differently from the word "south"? Seriously, haven't we suffered enough? In this episode, I'll tell you all you need to know about these two words and by the end of it, you'll know how to pronounce them correctly. Want to know how to practice pronunciation effectively? Check out this episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ Or maybe you are interested in other words that look the same but

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28. How to Pronounce Southern? (and why it sounds...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/31

It really feels like English is testing us sometimes. Why on earth is the “south” in “southern” pronounced differently from the word “south”? Seriously, haven’t we suffered enough? In this episode, I’ll tell you all you need to know about these two words and by the end of it, you’ll know how to pronounce them correctly. Want to know how to practice pronunciation effectively? Check out this episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ Or maybe you are interested in other words that look the same but

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27. How to Become A Confident English Speaker When...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/25

In this episode, I'm speaking with my student Paula De-Jesus who has transformed her English from being a beginner to a fluent and confident speaker (who now has her own YouTube channel in English!!). Today, you'll learn what she did. Learn more about Hadar's signature program: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Check out Paula's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDE7kSubbQ1895vGVm5m2IQm How to get over the fear of being judged when speaking English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/19/

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27. How to Become A Confident English Speaker When...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/25

In this episode, I’m speaking with my student Paula De-Jesus who has transformed her English from being a beginner to a fluent and confident speaker (who now has her own YouTube channel in English!!). Today, you’ll learn what she did. Learn more about Accent Makeover online program: https://theaccentsway.com/join/ Check out Paula’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDE7kSubbQ1895vGVm5m2IQm How to get over the fear of being judged when speaking English:

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26. How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/18

Download the Fluency Wheel What is fluency exactly? If you want to experience real growth you have to break it down to its different elements and do some soul-searching. In this episode, I'll share with you my fluency framework that will help you figure out the 6 elements you need to focus on to get on YOUR OWN way to fluency. This way, you can map out your strengths and weaknesses and learn what you REALLY need to focus on. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better,

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26. How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your...

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/18

Download the Fluency Wheel What is fluency exactly? If you want to experience real growth you have to break it down to its different elements and do some soul-searching. In this episode, I’ll share with you my fluency framework that will help you figure out the 6 elements you need to focus on to get on YOUR OWN way to fluency. This way, you can map out your strengths and weaknesses and learn what you REALLY need to focus on. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better,

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25. What To Do When You Hit A Plateau In English?

The InFluency Podcast ·

2020/03/12

What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… You're stuck. You no longer move forward. It happens in so many different areas in life; losing weight, working out, in relationships… but also in English. You learn new words, build your confidence, improve your pronunciation… but after a while… you feel like nothing else is changing and again you find yourself on that silly hamster wheel. How can you get to the next level? In this episode, I'll share with you 5 ways to reach a new

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