The InFluency Podcast

It's been about 6 months since the Coronavirus took over our lives and we had to learn to communicate with a mask on. You have probably noticed how it compromises your clarity – it muffles the voice, and people can't read your lips or see your facial expressions. If you feel like you're already putting too much effort into speaking, and speaking becomes too challenging with a mask – this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll share with you a few tips about how to communicate more effectively with a mask, focusing on three elements: pronunciation, energy, and voice. Try these tips and come on over to Instagram @hadar.accentsway and let me know what you think. And remember, no matter what, don't let this mask hold you back. Speak up (with a mask) because your voice matters. Learn how to talk about Coronavirus in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/24/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "literally". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Literally: li-duh-ruh-lee [IPA: ˈlɪɾəɹəli] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

Having PERFECT English may sound like a dream come true, but what does it really mean to have perfect English? Is it even a THING? Is there such a thing as perfect English? And even if there was (and there isn't) – do you think it serves you to strive for perfection, or does it get in your way? In this episode I'll discuss why striving for perfection when communicating in English (which means working relentlessly on your pronunciation and never feeling satisfied, beating yourself up on small and big mistakes, not speaking when you're not sure what words to use) is a potential death threat to your fluency. You don't believe me? Listen to the episode and come on over to Instagram @hadar.accentsway and let me know what you think. Download for free 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations – https://bit.ly/32tNekW More episodes on the topic: The Compound Effect – https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ The Imposter Syndrome – https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "water". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Water: waa-d'r [IPA: ˈwɑ:ɾəɹ] or waw-d'r [IPA: ˈwɔ:ɾəɹ] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

In this episode, I'm going to talk about how I evolved from the very first video I created on YouTube to the 200th episode of the Accent's Way magazine that was released last week. To watch the episode on my video magazine (and get the links to all the videos mentioned) go here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-i-found-my-voice-in-english/ Just like with everything in life, my journey has started with insecurity, fear, and the need to please everyone, and continued with a profound understanding of who I am and what I have to give to the people that can serve them. I always compare my business journey to my journey as a non-native speaker (and the journey of my students and followers). To find your fluency and voice in English you have to KEEP SHOWING UP. And to be okay with making mistakes. And to trust that no matter how awkward it feels or how long it takes – you have to keep speaking up because more than anything else – your voice matters. Thank you so much for being here. I promise to keep on serving you to the best of my ability! Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the triplet "except", "accept", and "expect". Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Except: ik-sept, or uhk-sept [IPA: ɪkˈsept] Accept: ak-sept, or uhk-sept [IPA: əkˈsept] Expect: ik-spekt [IPA: ɪkˈspekt] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

If you liked this Sprint, you're probably going to like the SPRINT MASTER – 30 different Sprints for a powerful daily practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-master As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your English. And if you don't speak English on a daily basis, when you DO speak, it may seem like you're only using about 25% of what you know whether it's grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation. As a result, you get stuck, seem to forget words or how to form a grammatical sentence (have? has?), mispronounce words, and get way too self-conscious and insecure about speaking. So – how can you overcome this? How can you create the speaking experience and muscle memory of correct sounds, grammatically correct sentences and new words WITHOUT the opportunity of using it all in context day in and day out? Exactly for that reason I created these daily sprints. The sprints are a sequence of pronunciation drills aimed at building pronunciation confidence in new sounds, new words and common grammar structures. The repetition builds muscle memory so it becomes easier to use these sounds, retrieving the words and internalizing the grammar rule used. All while working from the outside IN. I've been using the sprints in my programs and my students tell me this is HANDS DOWN the most effective exercise they've ever done. Today, I wanted to share it with you too. Get ready…. Set…. SPRINT! Download the pdf of the sprint: https://theaccentsway.com/sprint-freebie/ Watch it in the video episode: https://theaccentsway.com/sprint-with-hadar/ Get on the BEYOND waitlist and be the first to know when we open doors again! https://hadarshemesh.com/beyond-early-bird/

If you feel that you're not clear in English – this can help! In this episode, I'm going to share with you 3 exercises that will help you improve your speech and clarity, and give you the freedom to use your voice in a more expressive and engaging way. All you need is a wine cork (no wine is needed) and a text! To watch the exercises on video: https://theaccentsway.com/english-pronunciation-exercises/ To learn more about the vowels of English: https://theaccentsway.com/english-vowels/ Your morning practice routine: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/50/ R boot camp: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/54/ Vocabulary drills: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/42/

What is the BEST way for you to learn English? Can someone who is not YOU know such a thing? Is it really about that one method to become fluent or is it about understanding what YOU need? In this episode, I'm going to talk about how to find out the most effective way for you to learn English, how to understand what type of learner you are (so that your learning process will be more effective), and at the same time, I'm going share with you the secret method that has helped ME master English and become a confident speaker. Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

Have you ever wanted to improve your English pronunciation but didn't know where to start? Today's episode is all about improving your pronunciation and clarity. I'm going to teach you the 5 steps that you need to take in order to gain clarity and confidence when it comes to speaking in English. You could also watch the video version here: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-accent/ Here are the 5 steps: Perception (listening skill) Pronunciation Intonation Effective practice Intentional speaking More episodes on Pronunciation and Intonation: How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively? https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ American INTONATION – What They don't Teach You in School | The Secrets of Native Speakers: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/12/ How to effectively practice your intonation in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/13/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

Download my FREE R word drills and sentences WITH audio to practice the R: https://bit.ly/2uwlVbz How frustrating is it to KNOW how to pronounce the R in English, but when you need to use it… it's not there for you! (Or it feels like you have mud in your mouth ?) I mean, why is your RRRR not listening to you?!?! But worry not, because I got you covered. If you do this R BOOT CAMP every day for 2 weeks, you will see how it is SO MUCH EASIER FOR YOU to use the R freely, and spontaneously when speaking. It's all a matter of developing your muscle memory. You can pair it up with my morning pronunciation practice: https://theaccentsway.com/pronunciation-practice-english/ And you're good to go To watch the R Bootcamp on video: https://theaccentsway.com/american-r-sound In this drill, first we practice the R before different vowels and really get comfortable with those transitions. Then, we'll work on 2 tricky sounds that sound similar to the R: the L and the W. We'll also practice the R after different vowels and build your muscle memory. Once you're done, we'll move to practice the R sound in different clusters and from there we'll move to full words and sentences. And don't forget, when you're done, put 'DONE' in the comments area on the website! Also, was there any drill in particular that you feel helped you the most? How To Learn New Vocabulary | Build Pronunciation Confidence ? https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-learn-new-vocabulary/ More video and audio materials on R in English: Make the American R! | American English Pronunciation https://theaccentsway.com/the-american-r/ The R sound in English: The most in-depth lesson you'll ever hear https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ Join the Live English show on all my channels on Thursdays at 12 p.m. EST.

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 not good teachers. It's usually because there's one missing element, that unless teachers embody it, it will be forever challenging to keep growing and developing personally and professionally. And that's what I share in this episode. Everything I talk about is based on my own personal experience and the transformations I've gone through in life and in my business, as well as on the experience of the teachers in my community and in my membership program English Teachers Academy. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

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 speaker of English you can find at least one challenge that is relevant to you Let me know what it is in the comments section! Use the Google pronunciation tool to test your pronunciation: https://theaccentsway.com/google-ipa/ ?American Pronunciation guide for Spanish speakers: https://bit.ly/2rSYK9O ?American Pronunciation guide for Russian speakers: https://bit.ly/34uniDs ?American Pronunciation guide for Brazilian speakers: https://bit.ly/2I5nzEb Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join: https://englishteachersacademy.com/join/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ Join the Live English show on all my channels on Thursdays at 12 p.m. EST.

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. And if you want, you can also watch the video because I dance there a little bit ? https://theaccentsway.com/motivation-in-english/ The Compound Effect episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ More resources to help you stay accountable and never give up on your English journey: STOP Doing THIS If You Want To Speak English Fluently https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-fluently/ Why English Learners Fail https://theaccentsway.com/why-english-learners-fail/ The #1 Strategy To Gain Fluency And Confidence In English https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-strategy/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

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 should be, you need to exercise it. This is why I created these exercises for you that you can do every single day. Do this 15-minute practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you'll feel the difference. More videos about voice and vocabulary drills: Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here's why: https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ How to Use Your Voice in ENGLISH to Sound Powerful and Confident: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english/ How To Learn New Vocabulary? Build Pronunciation Confidence ? https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-learn-new-vocabulary/ Join the Live English show on all my channels on Thursdays at 12pm EST. Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

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 (https://www.instagram.com/ask_teacherwill/) Teacher Will's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Zf0hnt One of my recent episodes 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 world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

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 teacher for you. ? Have YOU ever taken English classes with a private teacher or in a group, but still felt STUCK? ? Are you learning English and wondering how you can improve your training? ? Are you teaching English and looking to take your work to the next level? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is a must for you! Interested to know about the 13 Things I've Learned as a Teacher? https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/07/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

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 You In School: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/12/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

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 This #1 Method: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/36/ Improve Your Communication Skills By Learning How To Listen: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/41/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

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 this interview you'll hear us talk about public speaking, feeling authentic, using your voice to speak up, and about breathing. She will also show you a fantastic method to learn the pronunciation of vowels using body movements. I hope you'll love this episode as much as I do! Subscribe to Permission to Speak https://www.permissiontospeakpod.com/ Samara's Website https://www.ladialectcoach.com/ Samara's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/ Bill Bryson's Book | The mother tongue: English and how it got that way https://amzn.to/2AWz0gT Did you like this conversation? I'm sure you're going to like these lessons: Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here's why: https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ Improve Your Speaking Voice in ENGLISH to Sound Powerful and Confident: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english/ American INTONATION – What They don't Teach You in School | The Secrets of Native Speakers: https://theaccentsway.com/american-intonation/ How to Practice Your Intonation In English [Podcast]: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/13/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

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 world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

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 Method: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-sound-smart-in-english/ Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDShttps://theaccentsway.com/improve-speaking-vocabulary/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

Tired of theory and need the real deal?!? In this episode I share with you an in-depth vocabulary exercise that will help you learn and remember words and use them frequently. I based these drills on the understanding that there are many words you know but never use, for several reasons: – You're not confident PRONOUNCING them – They're not accessible (you forget to use them) – You don't feel confident using them correctly in a sentence I developed a 5-step system to overcome these challenges and enhance your vocabulary. People who have tried it told me that for the first time they felt that they were growing their vocabulary! In this episode I use this technique with 5 words you may not be using as frequently as you'd like: inevitable, accurate, obvious, redundant, valuable. Give it a try and tell me how it goes! Download my vocabulary planner to boost your vocabulary: https://theaccentsway.com/freebie-163-vocabulary/ Here're the video and more sentences with these 5 words to practice: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-learn-new-vocabulary/ More on this topic: How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 Method: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-sound-smart-in-english/ Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDShttps://theaccentsway.com/improve-speaking-vocabulary/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

To be a great Speaker you first have to be a great listener. In this episode I'm going to share FIVE TIPS that will help you improve your communication skills, become a great listener and an excellent conversation partner. Check out the magazine post to read more on the subject and watch my YouTube video – How to Make Everyone Want to Talk to You: https://theaccentsway.com/conversation-partner/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

Let's say you have a job interview tomorrow morning. And let's say you haven't reached your English breakthrough just yet, and you feel a little insecure about your English (and by little I mean you're so anxious you can't sleep). Since you don't have enough time to become 100% fluent overnight, but you have to look confident to get that job – here's what you're left with. You gotta FAKE IT. But how can you fake confidence? Glad you asked. In this episode, I'm going to share with you 6 things that will make you sound and appear powerful and confident in English, even when you're not. And the best part? When you fake it, it does affect your inner state and you become more relaxed and cool, and when you're relaxed and cool, guess what? Your English is more fluent. Pssst… external work is NOT enough. So here are more materials that will help you complete the transformation: – 10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-fluently/ – Afraid to make mistakes in English? WATCH THIS: https://theaccentsway.com/communication-over-perfection/ – How to stop translating in your head: 5-steps to get stuck LESS and speak FASTER in English: https://theaccentsway.com/stop-translating/ – How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English: https://theaccentsway.com/speaking-with-confidence/ – Why do I feel like a fraud every time I speak English? | The Impostor Syndrome: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/ – How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Podcast]: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ – Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy: https://youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

If you feel like your voice is soft, stuck, broken, nasal, partial, annoying, monotone, weak, strange, weird, or loud… I want you to take a moment and remember that your voice is probably the NUMBER ONE asset you have, that allows you to express yourself: who you are, what you want, what you think, where you're going. Now, I know that people don't always have access to vocal training, and have no idea what to do to improve their voice quality (even though every person should have access to such a thing, not only public speakers, actors, and singers). That is why, in this episode, I share with you a live broadcast I did on Instagram where we had an intriguing conversation about voice (and beyond) Here's what some of the people shared in the conversation: Jessuss said: "I started to talk in English, my whole body was so tense, imagine my voice". "Sometimes it feels I sound rude. It might be due to speaking loudly I don't why" – shared Marta. "For me, it's not about losing my voice, rather, it's more about controlling facial expressions and spicing up my voice and body language. I feel like it's hard to be natural when you plan all of your gestures ahead" – said Sherif. So as you can see, if you don't feel comfortable with your voice – you're not alone. And I'm here to help! In this episode, I talk about all things related to voice – how it's created, why we are uncomfortable with it, and what we can do to improve the quality of our speaking voice. Make sure to also listen to Episode 38 that complements this conversation – Improve Your Speaking Voice in ENGLISH with these Vocal Exercises: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/38/ Here are more episodes about the voice: – Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here's why: https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ – A list with powerful speeches from movies for you to practice: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english – Improve your Intonation YT playlist: https://bit.ly/35Vmc64 Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

Do you like the sound of your voice when speaking English? Do you feel that you use it to its full potential? Can people hear you well? I don't mean the metaphorical way of speaking "is your voice heard"' – I mean – is your voice carried across the room and gets into people's ears? Can you express different emotions using your voice? Do you feel that your voice is varied and interesting? Or is it monotone? People tend to dislike their voices. In fact, I remember vividly the time when I used to record my voice on an answering machine and I HATED playing it back. When it comes to speaking a second language it becomes even more challenging. Because, it's not enough that we have all those other aspects of a language to deal with (vocabulary, pronunciation, Grammar, etc. ) sometimes, oftentimes, speakers of English as a second language change, manipulate or HIDE their voices when speaking English. But unlike other physical features, we're born with – our height, body shape, eyesight – your voice is something you CAN control. If only you knew how. In this episode, you will learn how to understand your voice, get comfortable with it, and discover a few exercises that will help you free your voice and discover new placements, expressions, and power. Get ready to dance, sing, laugh, and get out of your comfort zone! WATCH the episode and find more powerful speeches from TV and MOVIES on my website: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english Free your voice with more videos: Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here's why: https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ How to sound interesting in English | varied pitch vs. monotone | Intonation https://theaccentsway.com/intonation-pitch/ Improve your Intonation YT playlist: https://bit.ly/35Vmc64 Speech breakdowns and analysis + PDFs: Bill Murray movie speech analysis + script https://theaccentsway.com/american-intonation-practice-pdf/ Shonda Rhimes analysis + script https://theaccentsway.com/shonda-rhimes-speech/ Simon Sinek Speech Analysis https://theaccentsway.com/speech-sinek/ Reese Witherspoon Speech Analysis + Script https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/

Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary, this episode is going to give you the most productive and effective ways to do that. In this episode, you will learn: – What words you ACTUALLY need to practice and learn. – A clear and simple technique for using new words when speaking – The things you should STOP doing so you can actually start seeing results. Don't forget to download my FREE monthly vocabulary planner so you can keep track of all your words and have easy access to my vocabulary building technique: https://theaccentsway.com/freebie-163-vocabulary/ Apps mentioned in the episode: Evernote https://evernote.com Note app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109 Some videos from me that you could find extremely useful for your English: How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 Method: https://youtu.be/KXt9dhDtYAE #1 STRATEGY of how to become FLUENT in English [why you DON'T NEED to 'sound like a native speaker] https://youtu.be/0V0WeEnsec0 Ask me anything! Go to 'ask Hadar' on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

As non-native speakers we sometimes tend to settle for a basic word instead of a more specific, accurate, or sophisticated word. Yes, I get it. The reason why this happens is because we feel limited and bored with the words that are available to us. Of course, we know a lot more words in English, we just don't seem to use them as often. Watch my previous video about vocabulary to see why: https://youtu.be/bd6iGLmUssQ In this new episode I will help you understand how to integrate more words into your speaking and how to make your speech more varied and interesting (so instead of saying the same basic words, I'm offering a few different expressions to 8 VERY commonly used words). To see a list of those words with example sentences go here: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-sound-smart-in-english/ Do you use any other expressions instead of the ones I mentioned? Let me know in the comments on the episode's page. Ask me anything! Go to 'ask Hadar' on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ Practice your vocabulary with Youglish: https://youglish.com/

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: http://theaccentsway.com/GETTING-STUCK Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ Ask me anything! Go to 'ask Hadar' on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ This can help too: How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your Challenges Using The Fluency Wheel: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/26/ #1 STRATEGY to become FLUENT in English [and why you DON'T NEED to 'speak like a native speaker']: https://youtu.be/0V0WeEnsec0 10 Things You Should Stop Doing if you Want to Speak English Fluently: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/05/

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 respond to any harassing or offensive comments. Speak back, and report to the admin or moderators of the group. 3. As a community member, if you encounter any inappropriate irrelevant comment or behavior towards other members, offer your support, comment on that, and report to the admin/moderators. Make it a safe environment for everyone. 4. You don't have to respond to private messages and friend requests. Feel free to ignore them if they're unwelcome, and if they're rude or aggressive – report and by all means block them. 5. Limit your time online. Keep in mind that while online groups and resources can be very helpful, they're also pretty time-consuming. In addition, make sure you're pro-active, and that you're not just there for passive learning. Read safety advice from Facebook: What should I do if I'm being bullied, harassed, or attacked by someone on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/help/116326365118751 Join our Facebook community (and we'll do our best to keep you safe): https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

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 speak confidently in public. You'll learn how storytelling and authenticity are the key to becoming a great speaker, and also, why non-native speakers have an advantage BECAUSE of their accent. Greg's website: https://gospeaklikeapro.com/ Greg's Podcast: https://bit.ly/2xRGIrD Learn American Intonation and Public Speaking with Shonda Rhimes: https://youtu.be/XzLhwM4nwco How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English: https://youtu.be/lEG4jn4Zfj4 Join our InFluency community on Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

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 then thought to yourself: "But I STILL MAKE MISTAKES! Am I enough to teach my kids English? I should get them a real English teacher!" In this episode, you'll see why teaching your kids even if your English is not perfect, is probably the best thing you can do for them. Or maybe you want to teach them at home (especially now, during Covid-19 where most families are quarantined in their homes) but you have no idea where to start. You'll get a few practical tips so you'll know where to start, with simple English lessons at home or by incorporating more English in your day-to-day life. I'll also talk about how to teach kids pronunciation and other gems that will help support your kids as confident English speakers. Join our InFluency community on Facebook: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ - the best place to practice English online for free. FREE PRACTICE MATERIALS In this episode, I mention a few resources you can use to improve YOUR pronunciation and practice along with your kid. Here's a list of videos explaining sounds with a FREE practice sheet + audio recording download : American L: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/american-l/ Flap T+R: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/flap-t-r/ Flap T&D: https://youtu.be/WAs5kPfl_OY + practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/t-d-freebie/ Ow as in go: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/ow-as-in-go/ American R: https://hadarshemesh.com/the-r-in-english-podcast-freebie/

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 Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

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 original video where Trumps uses 'oranges' instead of 'origins': https://youtu.be/qUPsNgmXR7M If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/ Want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free.

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 the episode: How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your Challenges Using The Fluency Wheel: https://youtu.be/RwpXkwrjlzo Map our your fluency challenges with my fluency wheel: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-wheel-freebie/ Join our global community on Facebook: The InFluency Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fluencychallenge/ Has any of the things mentioned in the podcast resonated with you? Come on over to hadar.accentsway on IG and share with me your thoughts! If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

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 pronounced differently? Listen to this: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/20/ Are you ready for a change? Join my transformational program Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ Want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free.

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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

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, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/ Want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free.

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 peak and get out of that annoying plateau. Tune in to hear more about how to stay motivated: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/03/ Or how to make smart small decisions to see change: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ And Here are some things you should stop doing if you want to reach fluency: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/05/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/

Everyone's talking about the Coronavirus! And if you had to talk about it in English, maybe you got stuck because you couldn't think of the right words. After all, it's not like you talk about epidemic related vocabulary every day. This is why I created this episode, to help you find the right words and get into the conversation! And on a more personal note… times are a little crazy – People are panicking, conspiracies bloom and there's a lot of disinformation out there so it's hard to know what to expect. I just hope that you're all safe, no matter where you are. Here are the words you're going to find in the episode: Coronavirus, outbreak, contagious, to contract, contained, quarantine, symptoms, precautions, restriction, and vaccine. Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join: https://englishteachersacademy.com/join/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

Women have been silenced for decades and generations. It's practically in our DNA. We don't live in an equal society and women's voices are still not being heard enough. As a RESULT, women tend to be perfectionist, overly-judgmental, and are required to work harder to prove themselves and to succeed. And when it comes to English, the fear of speaking up becomes paralyzing when you're a non-native speaker. In this episode, you'll find a message from your sisters around the world that will remind you that your voice matters. Watch the video: https://theaccentsway.com/inspirational-speech-for-women Some episodes you might want to watch/listen: Must-know Words & Phrases For Women ??https://youtu.be/QrIS1LtUJ4w WOMEN VS WOMAN https://youtu.be/YCahl5T_h-w The Impostor Syndrom In English https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/ How to get over the fear of being judged when speaking English https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/19/ Join these amazing women in the InFluency community on Facebook Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join: https://englishteachersacademy.com/join/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

Taking notes in class, a meeting or a lecture can be a challenge for everyone. So naturally, if you're a non-native speaker, this process can be even more challenging. But! The secret is not in how to understand native speakers better or to write faster. The secret is what SYSTEM you use to take notes, and how to find the CLUES in the intonation of the speaker to write only the important stuff. So you save time and you don't waste your energy writing less important things. In this episode, I will tell you what things you should NEVER DO when taking notes but also what you need to do in order to take notes successfully and feel that you're on top of things. And if you have another great strategy that works for you, share it with us in the comments section of this episode! https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/22/ Useful videos on this topic: – What you should know about American intonation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FStyKn4V8cE – How to sound interesting in English | varied pitch vs. monotone | intonation: https://youtu.be/m35l59tMwk8 – How to practice intonation? | Bill Murray movie speech analysis + script: https://youtu.be/4QKfGSUTS7E Link to the helpful free software mentioned in the video: https://textexpander.com/ Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join: https://englishteachersacademy.com/join/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

One question I get asked regularly by learners of English is, "how come I practice a new word and succeed in pronouncing it right but then fail to get it right when using it in a conversation later on?" Has that ever happened to you? In this episode I discuss why it is not enough to improve in English simply by watching a video or listening to a podcast, and what you need to do to really see results when you speak. Use Google to practice your pronunciation: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/08/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

When you see the word 'resume' do you know how to pronounce it if it's out of context? I guess it's going to be hard. Because two words (that are pronounced differently) share this spelling! Homographs are words that are written the same but are pronounced differently. And English has lots of them! This is one of the reasons English spelling is so confusing. We see two words that are completely identical, yet are supposed to pronounce their vowels, consonants or even stress differently. In this episode, I'm going to review a bunch of them: tear read live Polish resume use close present record desert produce Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

Have you ever felt nervous speaking English, especially around native speakers? If the answer is yes, do listen to this episode. In this episode you will learn: 1. How to turn your thoughts around so you can become a confident speaker 2. How to get past the fear of speaking with native speakers 3. Three things you can do to improve your English performance even if you are afraid If you like this episode, I'm sure these are going to help too: Why do I feel like a fraud every time I speak English? | The Impostor Syndrome https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/ Become Fluent | The #1 Strategy To Gain Fluency And Confidence In English https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-strategy/ How to stay MOTIVATED when learning ENGLISH | 5 ground rules https://theaccentsway.com/motivation-in-english/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

Homophones are words that are spelled differently but pronounced the same. No wonder English is so confusing! When we see the different spelling we assume that it should be pronounced differently, but English is not a phonetic language! So spelling and pronunciation don't match! In this episode, you'll learn about some of the most common homophones in English and how to pronounce them. We'll talk about: 1. flower – flour 2. here – hear 3. sun – son 4. there – their – they're 5. right – write 6. road – rode 7. hoarse – horse 8. soul – sole 9. war – wore 10. see – sea 11. to – too – two Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join the WAITLIST: theaccentsway.com/english-teachers-academy-announcement/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

To download the practice sheet click here: https://hadarshemesh.com/the-r-in-english-podcast-freebie/ Many non-native speakers of English struggle with the R in English. Not only that this sound is challenging to pronounce (put the tongue where?!?) and makes us feel like pirates, but it also keeps changing depending on where it's positioned. So even though it might be easy to pronounce in some words, it could be impossible to pronounce in other words and that makes us feel like the R is impossible! To understand the R we need to do three things: Understand how to pronounce it Understand the different types of R sounds and what might be the challenge of each Practice, practice and then practice some more. In this episode I'm going to walk you through each and every one of those steps, and at the end, even offer you the perfect way to practice with my practice sheet and audio: https://hadarshemesh.com/the-r-in-english-podcast-freebie/ I'm also going to talk about the difference between the American R and the British R! But most importantly I'll give you tips and hacks on where and how to CHEAT, so you invest less effort, pronounce less R's and sound BETTER! Whether you're struggling with pronouncing it or you know how to pronounce it but you don't use it consistently, or sometimes you become too self-conscious about it, in this episode you'll find things you can do that'll help you use it naturally and easily. For more about the R in English, check out these episodes: The American R: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-american-r/ American Accent in 5 steps: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/improve-your-accent/ And remember #ClearIsBetterThanAccurate If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

A few months ago I invited you to ask me PERSONAL questions. I didn't think I'd get many questions but I was surprised to have received dozens of awesome questions, and in this episode, I'm going to answer a bunch of them:) You'll hear about how I met my husband, my life as a social activist, my biggest failure, my plans for the future, what I do with my hair (not much), if I miss acting and more! It wasn't easy for me. As an introvert, I don't like to talk about myself much. Besides, I'm here to share knowledge and help YOU with your English and not to speak about myself. But I decided to do it, because I believe that it's important for our communication and the connection that we have. In your emails and DMs, you often share your stories (and I'm grateful for every single one you send me) so, it's only fair that I share mine. I hope that this episode, my most PERSONAL video ever (!), will make us even closer! Let me know in the comments (or in emails) if you feel the same ? Practice with the transcript here: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/personal-things-about-hadar/ Want to know more about my English journey? How I lost my accent https://youtu.be/Y5emqoKN92A Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/02/ 13 lessons I've learned in 10 years of Teaching English: https://youtu.be/QJM2Vrh-MRU Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Accent Makeover: https://theaccentsway.com/join-2/ Are you a teacher? Learn more about English Teachers Academy and join the WAITLIST: theaccentsway.com/english-teachers-academy-announcement/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.

Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it "The Compound Effect", and it holds for a lot of things in life. In this episode, I'll discuss how I've realized it's deeply relevant to English learning and speaking. I experienced it in acting school, in the accent training courses I took, and in the past decade in teaching and building my business. I see it in my students as well, as they put in the work day in day out, not seeing immediate results but then reach a breakthrough and impact other people around them. 06:42 – Defining the Compound Effect 09:02 – How daily practice changed my accent in acting school 13:05 – How weekly uploads led to a successful business 17:00 – Insisting on speaking English is making a difference 25:55 – Breaking it down is building you up 30:45 – The Ripple Effect, and how it has manifested in my life 33:12 – The outcomes of OUR actions 37:15 – The Compound Effect in English: What YOU can do After listening to this episode, let me know in the comments on my website if you've experienced the Compound Effect in your life, but more importantly – what you're going to do to build up your English until the end of the month! Yes. Break it down and build yourself up! Tune in to Brooke Castillo's episode on the Compound Effect on The Life Coach School: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/236/ Get the audio book with Audible's Free Trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/accentsway Get a physical book https://amzn.to/2K6af3t You might find these videos interesting as well: What is the Compound Effect? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krweO8-CtMk The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO6XEMMFNOc Sign up to be notified when registration opens for New Sound: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words.