The InFluency Podcast

This week, I asked on social media if you had any questions for me about what relocation has been like. I got a lot of questions, so we're splitting it into 2 parts! You ask, I answer. Part 1 Enjoy!

What is a limiting belief in English? Do you have one, or maybe even several? Today, I'm talking all about what those beliefs might sound like, and most importantly, how you can overcome them to step into your full potential and reach limitless fluency in English. (free!) 30 powerful English affirmations to change your limiting beliefs for good https://bit.ly/41UMrpr Learn more about my 30-day audio course, My English Mindset https://bit.ly/47wXuYD

It's been 6 months since we've relocated to Spain – I can barely believe it! I'm spending some time today reflecting back on the past few months, comparing my own progress, the progress of my daughters, and sharing how DIFFERENT things look and feel since we arrived in January.

I'm interviewing Jennifer from JForrestEnglish on the show today. Jennifer shares how her own experience as a "failed language learner" inspired her to begin teaching English and helping others improve their listening skills, confidence and mindset. I enjoyed this talk with Jennifer, and I hope you will too! Watch my interview on Jennifer's channel here: https://youtu.be/0ntWvSE8cDI Check out Jennifer's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JForrestEnglish Join my InFluency Community to practice speaking with others for free: https://bit.ly/47tinnp

Getting away from the city, reconnecting with family and nature…I had a chance to do all of that this week and let me tell you, it was much needed!

Hmm, a-ha, eww! Huh…chances are that you've come across interjections in English before when reading, but you may not know how to pronounce all of them! In this episode, I'll share some of the most common interjections in English.

I've been teasing it for the past few weeks, but on June 1, we finally had our student meetup! We had 80 students come from all around the world to meet each other – most of us meeting for the very first time in person! It was so incredible, emotional, and special to connect with the students that I've known over the screen (some of them for more than 5 years!) and finally hug them in real life. If you want to join the magic of this community, what are you waiting for? Join our free InFluency Community https://bit.ly/47tinnp

Easily distracted when studying English? Learn how to tune out distractions and laser in on your English to get the results you're after.

This week I'm talking about all the things that I'm currently planning. The thing is, since the moment I arrived in Spain, I haven't stopped PLANNING! And even though it seems like a simple thing, I feel it's one of the most energy consuming things we do! From planning a holiday, to a birthday party for Amalia, a community meetup, team activities, play dates, it's so. much. planning. In today's episode I'll also share with you my tips for how to plan well, and other exciting updates about my community retreat.

In this episode I talk about the impostor syndrome, what it is, and how it affects non-native speakers of English. This is an episode I published 3 years ago, and I wanted to bring it back for all the new people who joined my world recently! Full transcript: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/impostor-syndrome/

We all know that speaking a language fluently has tons of advantages. Better communication! New friendships! Less misunderstandings! Life is easier when you understand everyone around you, no doubt. But today, I wanted to think of it from a COMPLETELY different perspective. What are the advantages of NOT being fluent in a language? I've noticed quite a few things that I've experienced since moving to Spain where I can't understand everything that's being spoken around me…and that's what I want to share with you today.

Can I get that to go? Can I get the dressing on the side? There are tons of useful expressions to know when you go to a restaurant. Today, we're going to practice 20 of them focusing on pronunciation, rhythm and intonation so the next time you go out to eat in English, you can ask for the specials with confidence and clarity. Download the free PDF to practice the phrases here! https://bit.ly/4bzjJib

This week, I started taking Spanish classes, and as you can imagine, I have a LOT of thoughts. It's been a while since I was a student, and being on the receiving end of a class has taught me so much about how important pronunciation, mindset, and strategy are when learning a second language. Here's the vocabulary method I developed and am now using to learn and remember new words and grammar structures: https://bit.ly/4ammPFf

It's been about 4 months since I've moved, and now I'm starting to feel like I've "settled in". Today I'll share updates about my Spanish, and some funny miscommunications that I'm sure you can relate to

Oh, the horror of pronouncing the word horror!! Today, I'm teaching you how to pronounce words that end in -RROR. Words like error, horror, mirror and more. Join me for this fun practice.

Last week, we visited our family and friends back home. Today, I'll share about how it was to return home, the way I tried to maximize our time there, and what it felt like returning back to Barcelona.

In today's episode, we'll practice connected speech in 25 of some of the most common, daily expressions that you can use in your everyday conversations. Wadaya-think? Download the free practice sheet with audio here to see the transcript and follow along: https://bit.ly/49SSm1s Check out my other episodes to learn the basics of connected speech: Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/274/ How to Connect Words and Sounds in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/

I hit a million followers on YouTube! Today, I want to share some of the lessons I've learned over the past several years, with hundreds of videos later, and how I view this milestone.

I've been promising I'd tell you this story for several weeks now…and I won't hold you in suspense any longer. Here's the story of my refrigerator, and a much bigger story about dealing with circumstances completely out of your control. If you're living in Spain and looking for a moving company, this is the company that I can't recommend enough! http://www.mudanzasdiagonal.com/

I got really sick. In this episode I talk about why it was different to be sick in a different country, what was the hardest thing for me, and the funny thing that happened at the pharmacy

Do you know the 5 most common words in English? Are you actually pronouncing them the RIGHT WAY? You might be surprised! Tune in to this episode to learn about how to actually pronounce the most common words that appear in the English language. Practice more of these words in phrases and sentences on my website: https://bit.ly/3THEdOw

Relocating can bring up all kinds of emotions – happiness, sadness, loneliness, hopefulness…and sometimes all of the emotions can all happen at once. Today I want to share with you how I'm dealing with different emotions, and some of the ways I'm processing them. How do you process your emotions?

Sign up for my FREE live class: https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9 Do you ever feel fake in English, especially when it comes to pronunciation? This is something that I've seen many of my students struggle with. Today, I want to talk about why you might feel fake, and how you can feel more authentic, and like yourself when you speak. I'm talking about this and more in my free live class, grab your spot here! https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9

In today's episode of My Relocation Diaries, I share an update with you about my journey to getting certified as a Life Coach through The Life Coach School. It was most definitely a challenging and humbling experience, but I learned a lot – and that's what I want to talk about today. Check out the Life Coach School podcast: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/

Did you know there's not actually a U sound in words like audio and author? It's true! In this episode, I'll show you how to pronounce words that have an AU and AW spelling pattern in English.

In this episode I talk about friendships. I will take you through what friendships looked like for me before I moved here, what has changed, and how I'm making new connections here now. I'll also talk about how we change over the years in the way we make friends and the way we find the right people for us. This episode was recorded with enormous love to all my friends here and there. I'm grateful for having you in my life.

Have you ever needed to disagree with someone in English, but weren't sure how exactly to say it? In this episode, I'll share with you several different ways you can (politely) disagree with someone the next time you don't see eye to eye with them

Today, I'm starting to share my humble experience learning Spanish living in Barcelona, and trying to understand others and get by. It's not as easy as I thought it would be! But I'm working on finding my path. Tune in to listen to my episode and hear what it's like to be an absolute beginner in a new language.

Practice pronunciation with me! Suffixes in English often change the pronunciation and stress on a word, which can make guessing the right pronunciation a bit stressful. But in this episode, I'll show you how to pronounce words with the -ally suffix with ease. What other words with the -ally suffix can you think of? In this episode, the examples include how to pronounce the words: Cultural and Culturally Digital and Digitally Natural and Naturally Accident and Accidentally Specific and Specifically

If moving to a new country does anything, it definitely shakes up your daily routine. In this episode, I'll talk about how I'm balancing productivity, creating a different work environment, developing different routines and balancing family time in Barcelona.

Do you want to improve your communication skills in professional environments in English? That's exactly what we're talking about today with Lindsay from All Ears English. We talk about how business English has changed since the pandemic, and how you can succeed in conversations remotely or in-person. Useful Business English phrases, recommended by Lindsay: I apologize but I need to reschedule our meeting. Does [time] work for you? I hate to do this but I need to reschedule our meeting. Can you please send me your availability for next week? I'm sorry, I have to cancel. Would you be available at [time]? I want to respect your time today. What are your time constraints? How did [event] go? I'm wondering what you're thinking about [topic of interest]? What are your thoughts on [topic]? What keeps you busy when you're out of work? What do you like to do outside of work? Now I'm gonna pass this to [person]. Next up is [person] who's gonna go through [something]. I'll hand it back to [person] to show us [something]. Connect with Lindsay on All Ears English Website: https://www.allearsenglish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_ears_english/ Subscribe to All Ears English Podcast: https://www.allearsenglish.com/episodes/ Check out Lindsay's Business English course https://bit.ly/30AttqB Listen to our previous interview together: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/68/

Today I'm sharing with you the CRAZIEST thing I've ever done and how I moved my entire family to Spain…before even knowing if I would receive the visa. I'll also share why the power of our thoughts can either limit us, or allow us to take risks we never could have imagined, but get us big results.

Whether you're a passionate polyglot, or you have to learn several languages out of necessity, you might have wondered if learning more than one language can harm your progress in English. In today's episode, I'll share my thoughts, and what steps you can take if you are learning more than one language at a time. Did you like this episode? Check out the episode "Will Learning Other Accents Mess Up My English?" https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/listening-to-different-accents/

Moving to a new country can be scary, and you need to build a new sense of confidence in this new place. I realized that the only way for me to overcome my fear of 'not belonging' or 'doing something wrong' is by building my confidence little by little by taking small actions. And that's what I'm talking about today. Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/sEDlJwSUF_4

Guess what!? I moved! In January, 2024, my family and I packed up and moved to Barcelona. A new country, new language(s), and many, many challenges. This new series, Relocation Diaries, will be about the struggles, conflicts, happy moments, learning a language, mindset work, and how I almost lost my mind over one refrigerator (long story, coming soon). I knew I wanted to document this time and share it with you. Get ready for more behind the scenes of my life and my business!

Tag questions in English can be tricky, can't they? In today's lesson, we'll talk about how to pronounce tag questions in English so you can use them confidently. Download the free PDF to practice tag questions: https://hadarshemesh.com/tagquestions

Today I had the honor of interviewing Keith from English Speaking Success, where he shared his experience and best tips and tricks for helping students succeed in the IELTS exam, and feel more confident in their speaking. Learn more about Keith's courses here: Keithspeakingacademy.com Follow Keith's channel to get more tips that will develop your speaking and prepare you for IELTS: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishSpeakingSuccess Watch my interview on Keith's channel: https://youtu.be/_Bg7fKuEBx8

What are the hardest words to pronounce in English? Don't take it from me! I asked this question to my students and here's what they said. What English word is the hardest for you to pronounce?

What does it take to overcome your fear in English and express yourself freely and completely? In this episode I interview my student, Daniela Vašinková, who lives in the Czech Republic. We talk about Daniela's story of learning English (without having ever lived in an English speaking country), and how she went from avoiding all conversations, to becoming the outgoing, influential and incredible speaker that she is today. Daniela was a student of mine in my signature program, New Sound (get on the waitlist here https://bit.ly/48NUVSP), and a pillar in my membership community, Beyond! Beyond is now closed for registration, but you can join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/3ujoc8I

You know you should practice your English, but it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin, what to study, or how to do it effectively. Today I'll walk you through the essential elements you need to begin practicing more consistently in English. Add a quick, easy and fun daily 10-minute practice to your routine for free! Become a Sprint Rookie: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Videos to help you know what to focus on and practice more effectively: 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for English Learners https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/ Get fluent in English FASTER – 3 Unconventional and effective strategies https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/3-ways-to-improve-english-fast/ The method I use to teach pronunciation (Pronunciation & Productivity tips inside!) https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/my-method-to-teach-pronunciation/ Do you really need feedback to improve? The answer might surprise you https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/do-you-need-feedback/ How to stop REPEATING yourself, ORGANIZE your thoughts, and speak TO THE POINT https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-be-concise-in-english/

Join the 7-Day Start Strong Challenge for free: https://bit.ly/41XW8UM How can you actually set goals that you are excited about and that you'll commit to in 2024? In this episode, we'll talk about how you can start and stay strong in 2024 by creating goals that set you up for success. And, if you want to set your goals with me, build habits that last, get more practice, speaking opportunities and lots more, I'm inviting you to our Start Strong Challenge from January 22 – 28. It's 100% FREE! Join the challenge today. We start January 22! https://bit.ly/41XW8UM

Have you ever thought that listening to different accents might confuse you or slow down your progress in English? This is a concern that I've heard a lot over the years, and today I'll share the truth about what listening to different accents and dialects can actually do to your English.

Do you want to begin thinking in English more? Naturally, it can be challenging to switch from thinking in your native language to English. But today, I'm sharing with you three strategies that I've used myself to start thinking in English. Are you already using any of these strategies? Let me know!

Anesthesia, syringe, malignant tumor…so many words that look intimidating in medicine, but are essential to know! In today's episode, I'll share 10 common words used in medicine, what they mean, and how to pronounce them. Download the free PDF to follow along with the audio and see the definition, IPA transcription, and example sentences: https://bit.ly/3TCKCMz Whether you need to go to a doctor and use English, or you just want to brush up on your medical vocabulary, you'll enjoy this episode!

We use "has to", "have to" and "had to" all the time when we speak, but did you know that something interesting happens to them in connected speech? Find out how in this episode. Connected speech in English – why do we need it? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/ How to connect words in American English? | Tips & Tricks https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/

You've heard that making mistakes are bad…but what if I told you that making mistakes can actually improve your English and get you closer to your fluency goals? In today's episode, we're talking about three different types of mistakes in English, and how you can use each mistake to learn from it and identify what you need to work on to overcome those challenges. Practice your English through daily, effective fun repetitions using my SPRINTS! https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-rookie/ Transcribe your speech using Descript https://www.descript.com/ Get my free ChatGPT guide and boost your English practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/chatgpt-freebie/

Hot, work, photo, who…these words all have the letter 'O' in them, but each O is pronounced completely different! In this lesson, I'll teach you the different pronunciations of the letter O in American English, and how to develop a method for pronouncing it accurately when you're not sure. Watch the full video version of it here: https://youtu.be/nsCyAWyqn4k

Ready for a Q&A with me? I'm answering all questions about pronunciation. Here's a sneak peek of what we cover in today's episode: Words with -er at the end of them Words with Flap T and L (little, turtle) Connected speech Intonation Do you have questions for me? Submit them here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

Are you looking for a different approach to becoming more fluent in English? There are a lot of tips and resources out there for how to improve your spoken English, but today, we're discussing uncommon, practical and unconventional strategies that you might have never heard of. These strategies are designed to help you get fluent and take your spoken English to the next level – fast! Resources mentioned: Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/ Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/ Digital Nomad Facebook Groups: – https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalNomadJobs – https://www.facebook.com/groups/remotejobsfordigitalnomads

In this episode we're going to talk about the H, and talk about what happens to the T, K and P's at the beginning of words (hint, it has to do with H's). For more resources watch these videos: Silent H in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-h/ The American T Sound: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-pronounce-american-t-sound/ T and D in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/t-d/