The InFluency Podcast

In this lesson we'll practice together how the same text can sound happy, sad, serious, or excited, only by changing your voice! I'll read two paragraphs in different ways so you can hear how tone, pitch, and rhythm change the meaning. Then we'll shadow together and you can practice your own intonation. Shadow with me, repeat after me, and train your voice to tell the story you want! If you want more practice with intonation, pronunciation, and real speaking skills, check out my free 14-day pronunciation plan! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

Unlock the parts of you that stay quiet in English and finally show up as your full self. In this episode, we talk about the habits and thoughts that limit your expression and how to break them so you can speak with clarity, confidence, and freedom. You will learn how to: • Notice the beliefs that hold you back • Shift from fear to curiosity • Practice in simple daily ways that build real confidence • Express yourself with more presence and ease Want to keep practicing and building your true voice in English? Check out my practice community, Beyond. https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

Struggling with prepositions in English? In this lesson, we'll discover the most common preposition mistakes and practice them together with clear drills so you can use them confidently in real life. Learn with me in my courses 🤝 https://bit.ly/4oBeZzC

Do you struggle to pronounce words like "girl," "term," "certain," and "earth"? In today's lesson, we're going to talk about how the American English R really sounds in these words! We'll also talk about spelling patterns, and how you can identify the pronunciation easily. Download the R practice sheet here: https://bit.ly/3Alq9Eq Get my 14-day Pronunciation Plan: https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

Do you want to stop translating, and start thinking in English? This episode will show you 5 steps you can do every day to build the connection in your brain in English, and make it yours. Here are the resources mentioned in the episode: Join my membership, Beyond, and get access to HadarAI! https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N Practice with daily Sprints: https://bit.ly/4qtZJ8P Practice shadowing: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t

Want to improve your grammar, but you're not sure how? Chances are, you KNOW the grammar rules, but when it comes time to speak, you overthink which tense to use. That's why I created this Grammar Sprint, a series of drills I've developed, aimed at building pronunciation confidence in new tenses and common grammar structures. The repetition builds muscle memory so it becomes easier to use these tenses and internalize the grammar used. Want more Sprints just like this? Join The Grammar Master! https://bit.ly/4o1PPdb

Ready to put your authoritative tone to the test in English? In today's episode, we're shadowing an infamous scene from The Devil Wears Prada. We will focus on clarity, pace, stress, and that cool, contained confidence that makes every line land. 👠💙 Download the PDF to practice along here: https://bit.ly/4nT59Zy

Today we have a video where you'll get a chance to test your English skills with this test! I've collected a list of common mistakes that English speakers make, and your job is to discover what the mistake is, and then we'll practice the correct form together! Remember, mistakes aren't bad, but they CAN be annoying if we repeat them over and over, even when we know the correct form. So this video will help you discover common mistakes you might be making, and practice so you can retrain your brain to use the proper form. Want more practice like this, with even more conversation groups, and live classes with coaches? Join my practice community, Beyond! https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

In today's episode, we're going to cover some of the top, must-know idioms that you'll hear in English! These idioms are great to sprinkle into your own conversation, but it will also help your comprehension when you understand other speakers better. Idioms are those funny little expressions that don't always make sense word-for-word, but they bring your English to life. We'll go over what they mean, how to use them naturally, and practice together so you can start using them right away.

Join me to get inspired by REAL students who have seen REAL results! I'm interviewing some very special New Sound alumni students! In this live, you'll get to hear stories from Yessika, Alejandra, Monico, and Robin about their experience and change in English.🔥 With the right strategy, practice technique and mindset, they made an incredible transformation with their English. If you want to work with me to level up your English, doors are open to my transformational program, New Sound! Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/46fJ3bS

If you've been studying English for a long time, you may be looking for creative and challenging ways to get to the next level. This episode includes new strategies and techniques that I use with my advanced students to get them to the next level! If you want to work with me to level up your English, doors are open to my transformational program, New Sound! Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/46fJ3bS Check out these other episodes for more advanced learning: The Fluency Wheel: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/26/ Tone of voice: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/80/ Voice pitch: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/ Connected speech: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/398/

"Difficult doesn't mean impossible, and direction is more important than speed." That's a quote from the wonderful interview I'm having today with my dear student, Luciana! Her story will inspire you to keep going, no matter where you are on your English journey. In this episode, Luciana, a UX designer from Brazil now living in Portugal, shares how she went from avoiding speaking English and feeling awkward in meetings… to hosting conversation groups, creating videos, and speaking confidently every single day. We talk about: - How she shifted her mindset from fear to joy - Why community and accountability are game-changers - How pronunciation work improved her fluency AND listening skills If you've ever thought you're too old to improve, or that fluency is impossible without living in an English-speaking country, Luciana is living proof that it's possible. Luciana is a student of both my New Sound and Beyond programs! Check them out here: Join New Sound: https://bit.ly/3I9wNkY Join Beyond: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

Have you watched the TV show, Severance? In today's episode, we're learning and shadowing common phrases from the show!

In this interview, I have the opportunity to speak with my student, Laura, who shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from feeling shy and introverted with social anxiety, to being an active member of my community, hosting conversation groups, and organizing in-person events. In this conversation, Laura shares her limiting beliefs she overcame, the social anxiety that once made even simple interactions feel impossible, and the mindset shifts that helped her break free from self-doubt. I hope you enjoy this interview! P.S. you can buy Laura's vocabulary planner here! https://laclaulab.com/ Get on the waitlist for New Sound: https://bit.ly/3I9wNkY Join the Beyond Community: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

In this episode, we'll explore different linking words that you can add to your English vocabulary. You'll get more ideas to express your thoughts differently, beyond words like "however" or "or"! You'll learn how to connect your ideas more naturally and fluently, making your speech and writing more dynamic and engaging.

Confidence doesn't magically appear overnight, it's something you build, one step at a time. The truth is, confidence is a skill, and just like any other skill, you can learn it, practice it, and get better at it. In this episode, I'll share the most common things that get in the way of your confidence when speaking English, so you can finally recognize and overcome them. You'll discover practical tips, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies that will help you stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking with clarity, ease, and impact. PLUS, I'm inviting you to join my brand-new 7-Day Confidence Challenge! Click here to start: https://bit.ly/3UmzZMY

Have you ever used music to boost your English pronunciation? 🎶 In this week's video, I'm introducing you to Olivia Rodrigo's song Traitor to practice the different T sounds in American English… especially the Flap T! I'll break down lines from the song, show you how to pronounce them, and I'm certain you won't be able to resist singing along with me 😉 Want to keep practicing prosody? Check out this playlist: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t Here are the lyrics of the part we did together: Brown guilty eyes and little white lies Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew That you'd talk to her, maybe did even worse I kept quiet so I could keep you And ain't it funny How you ran to her The second that we called it quits? And ain't it funny How you said you were friends? Now it sure as hell don't look like it You betrayed me And I know that you'll never feel sorry For the way I hurt, yeah You'd talk to her When we were together Loved you at your worst But that didn't matter It took you two weeks To go off and date her Guess you didn't cheat But you're still a traitor Listen to the full music video here: https://youtu.be/CRrf3h9vhp8

Pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, we, they: It's one of the first things we learn when starting to study English, but do you know how they are REALLY pronounced? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we'll uncover the real pronunciation of English pronouns in everyday speech, and spoiler alert! It's probably NOT the way you learned them in English class. Download the free PDF (+ audio) to practice pronouns in English! https://bit.ly/4nOhXkf

Now with the rise of AI, everything has become FAST. We look for short videos, quick wins, and AI tools that do everything for us. And while that's amazing in so many ways, it can also make us believe that fluency should be something that's easy, instant, or effortless. But here's the truth: some things still take time, intention, and consistency. And English is one of them! In this episode, I talk about the five must-have qualities you need to truly master English. Not tools. Not grammar rules. Not hacks. Qualities. The kind that no app or AI can give you. Because over the past couple of years, I've noticed something, not just in my own life and business, but in the lives of my students and the people I work with. It's becoming harder to stay consistent. Harder to follow through. And easier to expect results without really doing the inner work. So in this episode, I want to shine a light on what's actually holding people back from fluency, even when they're doing "all the right things." Even when they're using amazing tools like AI. If you're ready to go deeper and get the kind of support where you can bring these 5 qualities to LIFE I'm inviting you to learn more about my membership, Beyond! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven years ago. What's even more incredible is that she did it all without ever living in an English-speaking country!! Katya takes us through her journey, from feeling stuck and frustrated to finding the breakthrough that led her to become a leader in our communities. We dive deep into how pronunciation work, especially prosody, not only helped her speak with confidence but also transformed her mindset and life. In this conversation, Katya shares her challenges, wins, and the powerful role our community played in her success. If you're feeling stuck or unsure of your own learning path, her story will inspire you to keep going and find joy in the process. I am so honored to share this interview. I dearly love Katya, and I know you will love her too! Learn with me: Join my membership, Beyond: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N Get on the waitlist for my 3-month program, New Sound: https://bit.ly/3I9wNkY

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me! We're reading the 'Let Them' book by Mel Robbins. Not only is it an excellent practice, it's also a great way for us to understand how WE can adopt this theory in our lives. Download the PDF here to follow along and improve your vocabulary [Free!] https://bit.ly/4likIrM More 'read out loud' videos: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we're going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us. I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own. Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us: https://bit.ly/4kGPz1k

In this episode, we're tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like 'queue', 'colonel', 'subtle' and more! These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we'll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease. Want more practice? Get my FREE 14-day pronunciation plan to keep practicing! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them? In this episode, I'm teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you! A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I've covered the most common! Check out a list of all the states with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website: https://bit.ly/3YR2zc1

Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro Read Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Practice with my Sprints: https://bit.ly/419T61z

Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words. Let's practice together today with a metronome to help you develop rhythm in English in several different exercises! More episodes on rhythm: Rhythm of English words: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/116/ Practice rhythm in a speech: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/47/

Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation. Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan: https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Read along with me and improve your pronunciation in English! This is no easy challenge. Are you up for it? For more pronunciation practice, grab my free 14-day pronunciation plan https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you're working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its full potential. Today, follow along with me and learn just how you can use it for your English practice! Looking to improve your English with ChatGPT? I've got you covered! Get my brand-new ChatGPT English Practice Guide here https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ This step-by-step guide includes: ✅ 4 video trainings on optimizing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, and fluency with ChatGPT. ✅ 200+ ChatGPT prompts to enhance your practice. Get it now! https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ

Let's read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace. We're reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the episode! https://bit.ly/4bZJx8B

Practice 12 of the best tongue twisters in English to improve your pronunciation! Tongue twisters are some of the best ways to warm up your articulation muscles, get you ready for speaking, and you know what, they're just fun! For more tongue twisters, click here https://bit.ly/41U4Epj

Today, I'm answering questions from my New Sound students! We go into pronunciation questions to specific words, practice strategies, and details about incorporating breathwork into speech. Got a question you want me to answer on the podcast next? Ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

Cup or cop? Today we're practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. wonder, color vs. collar, and cup vs. cop are what we're practicing today! Follow along with me and repeat these words out loud. Keep practicing your pronunciation with me inside the FREE 14-day pronunciation plan! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

If you've ever felt like fluency in English is just out of reach, this episode is for you. Meet Lisando, Alex, Orsi, Anne, and Alain: My New Sound students who once felt stuck but found a way to transform their confidence, pronunciation, and fluency. In this episode, they share exactly how they did it. If you've ever hesitated in conversations, struggled to be understood, or doubted whether you'll ever feel truly comfortable speaking English, their stories will show you what's possible. Watch now to see real-life impact and success in English, and how New Sound can help you speak with clarity, ease, and confidence. You might just realize that the transformation you've been dreaming of is closer than you think. Click here to learn more about New Sound: https://bit.ly/3CXnP84 Click here to read more success stories: https://bit.ly/4b2iwkx

Your mindset and emotions play a huge role in your confidence and clarity when speaking English. In this video, I want to remind you that transformation is possible—you just need the right tools and mindset. Whether you're working on your pronunciation, fluency, or self-expression, know that you are capable of growth, and I'm here to support you every step of the way! Want to take your English to the next level? My program New Sound is finally OPEN! Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/3CXnP84 Resources Mentioned: Dr. Joe Dispenza: Your Thoughts Are Making You Sick! (Podcast)https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mf2TSEC6PG11TDVHy7uva Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (Book by Dr. Joe Dispenza)https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094 Ep #47: Change and Your Brain (Podcast Episode)https://www.thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts/the-life-coach-school-podcast-2/episodes/2148780108 How to Speak Your Stress and Master Your Emotions (Dr. Gabor Maté)https://magnamiti.medium.com/how-to-speak-your-stress-and-master-your-emotions-dr-gabor-mate-perspective-9807070f2a58

Join my free masterclass and transform the way you speak English: https://bit.ly/4jJUSNA If you're learning English and feel like you're not making progress, you might be following advice that simply doesn't work. In this video, I'm breaking down the most popular but not-so-great English tips, and what to do instead to actually improve your fluency, pronunciation, and confidence! If you're tired of outdated methods that don't work and want real, lasting results, this video is for you! 📌 My best tips on learning vocabulary Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDS https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/improve-speaking-vocabulary/ How To Learn New Vocabulary? Build Pronunciation Confidence https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/42/ 📌 How to improve your grammar Tired Of Making The SAME Grammar Mistakes Again And Again? TRY THIS https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/74/ Why you still make grammar mistakes in English even when you know the rule https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/434/ How to Improve Grammar [The Lesson You Were Never Taught In School!] https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/174/

Join my FREE 7-day pronunciation bootcamp: https://bit.ly/40CcyCd What is radical responsibility, and how subscribing to this idea can change your English (and your life)? In this episode, I'm going to share my experience being part of a mastermind with 20 incredible businesswomen from across the U.S. and the valuable lessons I've learned about taking ownership of both life and business. I'll also dive into some philosophical reflections on how these insights connect to our language-learning journey. Plus, I have an exciting invitation for you! I'm hosting a free 7-day Pronunciation Bootcamp, where we'll have live trainings, mindset discussions, conversation groups, and practice sessions with expert coaches. This is an amazing opportunity to build the right foundation—not just to refine your pronunciation, but to enhance your overall fluency and confidence. I'd love for you to join us! Hope to see you there.

Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp! We start on February 5! https://bit.ly/40CcyCd Have you ever wondered WHY you should work on your pronunciation, and what is the best way to do it? In this episode, I'm going to share with you tips on why you should work on your pronunciation, and explain how it can help you improve so many different elements of your English! I also shared that my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp is coming up, we start on February 5! In the bootcamp, you'll get… 🔥 Live trainings with me🔥 Practice groups with my coaches🔥 Mindset talks with me🔥 Daily speaking practice with others🔥 and much more! Listening to this after the bootcamp is over? No worries. Here's the list of the pronunciation resources to do on your own 👉🏽 Download my FREE 14-day pronunciation plan https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5 👉🏽 Start here: American English Pronunciation Playlist https://bit.ly/40RVAAM 👉🏽 English practice plan: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/375/

Intonation in English is the secret to sounding clearer, more expressive, engaging and interesting! In today's video, I'm going to share with you what intonation is and the key elements you need to know to start using even more intonation in your own speech. Get the free practice guide to follow along with! https://bit.ly/4hkq18n Get on the waitlist to join my signature program, New Sound! https://bit.ly/49q8RDB

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a story out loud with me! We're reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the video! https://bit.ly/4jfVHgG

In today's episode, I'm answering questions from my students inside my membership, Beyond. Today you'll get to hear questions like… [1:42] How can I find my natural voice in English? [13:12] How to improve similar vowel pairs like sheep/ship and pool/pull? [16:05] I feel like everyone speaks better English than me. How can I overcome this? And more! Do you have a question for me? You can ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 These questions came from members of my Beyond membership. Get on the waitlist now! https://bit.ly/3ujoc8I What's your speaker stage in English? Take the quiz! https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e Get on the waitlist for my program, New Sound: https://bit.ly/49q8RDB

It's always a good time to get fluent in English, but this year is one of the BEST times to take advantage of everything that's happening in the world and in the language learning industry and make progress in your English! In this week's episode, I'm going to share with you four different reasons for why I think 2025 is going to be a GREAT year to finally reach your fluency goals in English. Get on my newsletter for weekly lessons: https://bit.ly/3DK1jzE Join my free online community! https://bit.ly/47tinnp Join the waitlist for my program, New Sound: https://bit.ly/49q8RDB

How do you even begin to talk about a full year of living in a new country? After relocating to Barcelona on January 4th, 2024, I'll share the top challenges I faced and the lessons I learned during my first year of relocation in this episode. Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at my relocation journey to Barcelona ✈️ ☀️

Skibidi toilet rizz, ohio, mewing and more…join me and my guest, Assaf, for a vocabulary lesson on Gen Alpha slang. Gen Alpha consists of any person born between 2010-2024, and today, we get schooled by Gen Alpha on some of the newest terms they're using in English!

Shadowing is one of the best ways you can practice your pronunciation, connected speech and rhythm in English, and today, we're going to do it with the song 'Popular' from the new Wicked movie! I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this song on your own. Here's the PDF with analysis https://bit.ly/4ikUh4l 👉 Join the list for my program New Sound where you will transform your English and learn more about shadowing, pronunciation, mindset, and so much more! https://bit.ly/49q8RDB

Looking to improve your American English pronunciation quickly and effectively? This 5-minute daily exercise is perfect for building clarity, confidence, and fluency!

Are you ready to act in English? In this podcast, I'll guide you through a scene from the play The Rabbit Hole, where you'll get to practice key elements of English like pronunciation, emotion, and flow by reading along with me. Watch the video version with the script here: https://bit.ly/4eDz9mJ Download the PDF of the script here https://bit.ly/48TSuPo or read along with me below: BECCA: Ridiculous, right? Nine weeks pregnant. In a bar. Drinking. HOWIE: You said she wasn't drinking. BECCA: No, she said. But you know Izzy. Plus the place was probably clogged with cigarette smoke. HOWIE: Not anymore. Clean Indoor Air Act. BECCA: She was in Yonkers. You think they enforce that in Yonkers? HOWIE: I wouldn't worry about it. If the babies in France turn out okay, I'm sure this one'll be fine too. BECCA: You think this is funny, Howie? HOWIE: Of course not. But you need to relax about it. Izzy could be right. BECCA: About what? HOWIE: The baby, getting her on track. It can wake a person up. It did us. BECCA: She was bragging about a bar fight. HOWIE: It wasn't a bar fight. BECCA: They were in a bar! Fighting! HOWIE: Izzy hit someone, she didn't get into a fight. Blows were never exchanged. BECCA: What is your point? It's okay for a pregnant woman to be punching people? HOWIE: Well so long as they don't punch her back, it's probably all right. BECCA: What are you—? Why are you defending her? HOWIE: I'm not. I just think it's silly to get worked up about it. BECCA: I'm not worked up. I'm just saying. HOWIE: You're right, it's a mess, but what can we do? Maybe it'll be fine. Izzy's not a moron. Okay, she acts like one sometimes but... A baby can be good for a person. BECCA: I know that, Howie. HOWIE: Alright then.

Join me for a special bonus episode from a Q&A inside my membership, Beyond. Today you'll get to hear questions like… How can I find my voice in English? How can I lead a meeting with confidence? How can I become more confident? Why do we improve through speaking? Who are good role models for effective communication? And more! Got a question for me? Ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Episodes about finding your voice in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/38/ https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/ Book recommendation: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or whatever meeting platform you use… if you have found yourself in an online meeting where everyone has their camera off, understanding your colleagues might be a challenge. In this episode, I'll share some tips with you about how to understand others better, ask for what you need, and set yourself up for success online! More episodes on how to improve your listening in English: How to Improve Your Listening Skills in English – 9 Tips Strategies to Improve your Listening in English Can listening to different accents RUIN your pronunciation? How to Understand Fast English Better

Have you used AI to practice your English? What has your experience been? In this episode, I'm going to share with you the truth about practicing with AI, the pros and cons, and my personal opinion about using AI to practice a language. (it may surprise you!) Want to practice with real humans? We're here! Join my free community on Facebook, The InFluency Community https://bit.ly/47tinnp