The InFluency Podcast

Have you ever been told that you sound "rude" in English, or maybe you just feel like you're lacking the same expression in your voice like you do in your native language? Today I'm sharing with you a few reasons why you might come across as "rude" and some exercises you can try! Get more examples of direct vs. indirect communication on my website! https://bit.ly/3q4AbF8 Check out these other episodes: How to sound interesting in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/ Tone of voice: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tone-of-voice/ Why your voice changes in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/

In this episode, I talk with English teacher Bruno Miceli about learning and teaching in a multilevel classroom, how to make our learning more effective, and how to come up with teaching ideas. This episode was originally published on Apr 29, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/0urY0ac1C3g Follow Bruno on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inglespelocontexto/

Is it hard to keep a conversation going in English, or do you ever just feel like you aren't as good of a communicator as you'd like to be? In this episode, I'm sharing three tips for how to become a better communicator when English isn't your first language, so you can keep the conversation flowing, build deeper connections and speak freely with others. Cuz that's what it's all about! Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

In this episode, I talk to podcast strategist, voice coach, and voice over artist, Mary Chan, about how to use your voice to share your message in an authentic way. This episode was originally published on Apr 22, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/PPxnMGchWYs Check out Mary's website http://www.organizedsound.ca/ Listen to her podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/podcast/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

Download your FREE practice sheet with all 11 hacks: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq There are many tricky things about English, we all know that. But did you know there are MANY tricks that will actually make your life EASIER in English? Today, I'm sharing with you 11 of my most favorite hacks that will make pronunciation in English easier, more effortless, and you will sound BETTER! I even made it easy for you to implement what I teach you today with my FREE pronunciation cheatsheet with words and sentences for you to practice on your own: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq

In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country. This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

Do you feel it's hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You're not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I've been getting on exactly this topic. In this episode, I'll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.

What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I'm sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

If you've ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you've done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I'm going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks. This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/GIyLHAGruI8

Today I'm thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast! You might know Luke's English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes! In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I'm excited for you to listen in today Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast here. Luke's Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ Luke's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukesEnglishPodcast

In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ Get my FREE monthly Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations PDF: https://bit.ly/41UMrpr

Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating! In this episode, I'm gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test! Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much more confident when communicating in English. Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/understand-fast-english/ Here are some episodes for practicing reductions and connected speech: How to use OF, AND, FOR and OR in a sentence: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/reductions-in-english/ Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/

In this episode, I talk with Daniela, Jelena, and Marcela, three amazing English coaches, who were also my students. They talk about their journey as non-native teachers, and how building pronunciation confidence has helped their students' clarity and confidence in English. This episode was originally published on Aug 6, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/3zgk7DZ7Cf4 Want to know more about my signature program New Sound? Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when doors open next time! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/

You wouldn't believe what 10 minutes of THIS PRACTICE would do to your English! Get 3 more Sprints & Scripts for FREE: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Level up your grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence with intentional repetition in daily Sprints. Set yourself up for success by doing this 10-minute pronunciation practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you'll feel the difference. Did you like this exercise? Get 3 more Sprints with more exercises just like this for FREE: https://bit.ly/43pCotf Watch the video version and practice with me here: https://bit.ly/42o4L9W

In this episode, I answer different questions about confidence, voice, fluency and language learning from my followers. This episode was originally published on June 25, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/48J601_ued8 Daily Pronunciation Practice for English Learners: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/ How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

In today's episode, I'm showing you the different ways you can pronounce the word ENVIRONMENT. Check out these other lessons to keep practicing your pronunciation: The R in English: The most in-depth lesson you'll ever hear: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/ The American 'R': https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-american-r/ How to pronounce 'Iron': https://hadarshemesh.com/articles/iron-pronunciation/ Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

Chiara from Italy asks: Is shadowing enough to make me fluent? Today I'll share my thoughts about shadowing, and the impact it has on your fluency. Do you have a question to ask me? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

Practice your anger with me in this episode! It can be hard to express anger with our voice, especially in a second language. But today I want to show you how you can tap into a different side of English! Your voice and your thoughts deserve to be heard, regardless of the language you're using and that's why today, we'll practice 3 different techniques for expressing anger. See the script and watch more power speeches here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-express-anger-in-english/ How to memorize a text in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/309/ Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

In this episode, (part 2 of 2), I share with you the last half of my coaching call, where I work with three more students 1:1 and talk with them about their challenges and training process, and give coaching and feedback on their pronunciation. Listen to part 1: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/318/ This episode was originally published on July 9, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/ZQNEZlzG004 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

If I began learning English starting TODAY, this is what I would do! In this episode, I'm sharing with you the top tools I would use if I started learning English in 2023. Things are pretty different than it was when I first started learning English back in the day. Now, there are so many awesome tools we can use that make life so much easier! Here are some of the resources mentioned in the video: The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide for English Learning: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/chatgpt-for-learning-english/ Join The InFluency Community: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 The STRANGEST and Most EFFECTIVE Way to Learn CONDITIONAL SENTENCES: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/conditionals-sentences/ How to pronounce any word with Google: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/google-ipa/ Wordtune.com Tophonetics.com

In this episode, (part 1 of 2), you'll get to hear me as I work 1:1 with two of my students and talk with them about their challenges and training process, and give coaching and feedback on their pronunciation. Listen to part 2: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/320/ This episode was originally published on July 9, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/ZQNEZlzG004 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35

Download the free PDF to practice your shadowing and see the full transcript: https://bit.ly/3NN1cq9 In this episode, shadow a scene with me by the Cuban actress, Ana de Armas! Not only is Ana an incredible actress, but she's also a great example of how to use voice, humor, and intonation to make an audience laugh – and she does that in her second language. Ana's story of learning English is an inspiration, she didn't learn English until she came to the US, at 26 years old! I hope you will see this as a true example of what is possible in a second language, as we'll practice Ana's speech and see how she uses her voice to deliver lines that are both funny, charming, and inspiring. Video version of the episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/shadowing-with-ana-de-armas/ Watch the original monologue here: https://youtu.be/MTJK-4Eu4r8

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview a fellow English teacher, Mariana Plesco from DLanguages. Mariana is originally from Moldova, and now teaches English…in Spanish! Mariana will share her story of learning four languages, and how she went from not speaking any English, to now teaching it to her platform of hundreds of thousands of learners, in her second language, Spanish. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode Read the article about Mariana: https://bit.ly/3ng2YFu Follow Mariana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlanguages/ Follow Mariana on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlanguages Subscribe to Mariana's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dlanguages

The way you THINK about your English has a big impact on how you SPEAK! In this video, I'm sharing my 3 favorite daily habits that will transform your English so you can speak with clarity, confidence and freedom. Do you have a habit that helps you? Download 30 more English affirmations: https://bit.ly/41UMrpr Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW

Join my 30-day mindset training and transform the way you feel and think about your English: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW "Why is English easier in class, but when I speak with real people, it becomes so much harder?" This is the question I got from Mayu in Japan, and I thought it was such a great question that many other people struggle with! Today I'll answer why things feel so much harder in real life, and what to do about the gap between what you know and how you speak. Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

The most confusing word pairs EVER! If you've been speaking English for a while, you probably know how complicated the spelling can be. But how about words that are spelled differently, but sound soooo similar? These word pairs I'm going to teach you today are common pairs that people confuse, and can lead to misunderstanding. But don't just take my word for it, I asked this question to my InFluency Community, a community of non-native speakers around the world, and we came up with this list together! (P.S. Have you joined the free community? You're invited! https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35) Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/confusing-word-pairs/

In this episode, I talk with Marek Kiczkowiak about native speakerism in the ELT (English Language Teaching) industry and how it promotes discrimination and inequality suggesting that native speaking teachers are more qualified and skilled to teach English as a second language as they represent the standard of English speaking and teaching. Marek shares his story as well as some tips and resources to help students and teachers battle this phenomenon. Marek runs TEFL Equity Advocates and Academy, where he helps teachers tackle native speakerism and teach English for global communication: https://teflequityadvocates.com/ TEFL Equity Advocates and Academy YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TEFLEquityAdvocates He also helps university students and researchers write better theses and papers on Academic English Now: https://academicenglishnow.com This episode was originally aired on October 1, 2020. See the video version here: https://bit.ly/3KUbiCl

Do you ever feel like you understand most everything when you watch your favorite YouTuber, or have a conversation with others in English, but when you watch a movie or TV show, you suddenly start to question how much you really know and understand!? You're not alone! In fact, today I share with you 3 reasons why it's hard to understand TV and movies with subtitles, and what to do about it! Learn more about why we need subtitles in movies and TV from this video by Vox: https://youtu.be/VYJtb2YXae8 Improve your listening comprehension with these episodes: Schwa – the BEST vowel sound in English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/schwa/ How to Improve Your Listening Skills in English – 9 tips for English Learners https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-improve-english-listening-skills/ How to pronounce AND, OF, OR and FOR in a sentence | Reductions in English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/reductions-in-english/

In this episode, I talk with public speaking coach Helena Bowen about the work she does with TED speakers and how she helps them deliver a compelling message in an interesting way. You'll get to hear some stories, mindset tips, and practical tips to improve your speaking skills, in general and on video in particular. This episode was originally published on Jul 16, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/F4Htgb6JJAM

Memorizing a text can be really useful for your English practice! It can help you learn words in context, new grammar structures and help you use your voice in English more confidently. And most important, it's SO MUCH FUN! In this episode I share with you the technique I used to memorize monologues when I was an actress, and then – we'll put it into practice together! Here's the text I used, but I highly recommend to also download my FREE memorization guide so you could see the script written out phonetically: https://hadarshemesh.com/memorizing-a-text-freebie/ On our very first day at Harvard, a very wise professor quoted Aristotle: 'The law is reason free from passion.' Well, no offense to Aristotle, but in my three years at Harvard I have come to find that passion is a key ingredient to the study and practice of law – and of life." If you are an InFluency Community member, I'm challenging you to memorize this text with me, and upload your video in the community! Not a member of the InFluency Community? Join my FREE speaking community today: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? Check out this episode: https://bit.ly/3mnoDea

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What's Possible episodes, I'll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, Ibrahim, a New Sound student of mine, shares his story of how he transformed his experience and started developing a new method for learning with us in New Sound Ibrahim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.umulu/ Want to know more about New Sound? Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when doors open next time! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

Welcome to another Tuesday episode By the way, do you say TYOOZ-day or TOOZ-day? If you're not sure how to pronounce it, this episode is for you. Join me as I go over the pronunciation of the days of the week and learn how you can practice so you feel natural when saying them. Learn how to pronounce the months of the year: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/266/

This Friday is a bit different from what I normally post on the InFluency Podcast. In this episode, I have the absolute privilege of sharing with you something very special from my students, Vanessa Castillo and Soraya Carvajal, members of my Beyond Community. Today, you will hear from Vanessa and Soraya, as Vanessa shares her journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, sharing awareness about her condition, symbrachydactyly, and celebrating differences. April 1 is the beginning of International Limb Difference and Limb Loss Awareness Month. I am so happy to begin this month with this special episode.

Want to know how to pronounce the NG sound in English, and common exceptions for this sound? Join me in today's episode! To practice with more words and sentences, read the full blogpost here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/ng-sound-in-english/

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What's Possible episodes, I'll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, Jacqueline, a New Sound student of mine, shares her story of transformation from feeling stuck in English for many years to becoming a fearless speaker of English! Click the link to learn more about New Sound and get on the waitlist: https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/ Watch the video version of the interview here: https://bit.ly/40dYKfI

What does it look like to transform from feeling insecure to feeling expressive and confident in English? In today's episode, I'm interviewing 6 of my New Sound students as they share their experience inside New Sound, and what has become possible for them during and after New Sound. They'll share what are the things that they needed to learn, and the things they needed to let go of to speak English powerfully, clearly and fluently. They will also share the values of what New Sound is all about: speaking up, being heard, and using your English voice to change your life. And mostly, when we build pronunciation confidence, we feel more free and fluent, and much more like ourselves when speaking. Get on the waitlist to be the first to know when we open doors to New Sound next time: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/

New Sound is the ONLY program for speakers of English as a second language that focuses on EVERYTHING you really need to own your voice in English and find the freedom you deserve. New Sound offers a holistic approach to teaching pronunciation and prosody that will help you overcome your limitations and find your unique, powerful voice. I've integrated elements from my theater training (I bet you didn't know I was once destined for Hollywood), including voice work, body language, speech analysis, and more, to help you feel more comfortable speaking English. But the secret sauce? The stuff that really leads to true success? It starts with how you think and feel about speaking English. In other words, this English fluency course is like no other. So, if you're ready to: Have a confident command of your English Become successful, powerful, and happy with your voice, no matter what comes up in conversation; Master the English-speaking mindset, and change the circumstances in your life (and the lives of the people around you) …then, I would be honored to show you what's waiting for you inside New Sound. Get on the waitlist to be the first to know when we open doors next time: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Check out the success stories of my students: https://hadarshemesh.com/success-stories/

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What's Possible episodes, I'll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, Tram, a student of mine, shares how she completed her 90-day goal she set at the beginning of the course, and is now feeling confident to communicate, and above all, she has a clear strategy and learning method for what to focus on in her English. Listen to her incredible story, and learn from the wisdom she has collected about language learning. Click the link to learn more about New Sound and get on the waitlist: https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/ Watch the video version of the interview here: https://bit.ly/3J0ybTM

In this episode, I'm taking things in a bit of a different direction than normal! This week, I wanted to share the things I've had to overcome in English, and what that has allowed me to do in my personal life and business. As I mentioned, here are some of my old original YouTube videos: And my videos after I made the decision to start showing up authentically:

In this episode, I'll teach you how to pronounce the words Were, Work, and World. I call this sound the STIR sound. There are a LOT of words in English with this sound, and once you master it, these words are going to feel so much easier! Practice along with me in this episode today.

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What's Possible episodes, I'll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, my inspiring student Renata shares her journey from an immigrant struggling to express herself in English to a confident speaker hosting English classes for new immigrants in Canada. Watch the video version of the interview here: https://bit.ly/3IIZYYT

How can you know when it's time to work on your pronunciation in English? In this episode, I explain 6 different signs for you to know if or when it's time to work on your pronunciation, and how you can practice it! Want a more in-depth pronunciation course? Get on the waitlist to know when doors open next time for my 3-month program New Sound where you will transform your English and learn more about shadowing, pronunciation, mindset, and so much more! https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What's Possible episodes, I'll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, my phenomenal student Osiris shares how taking my signature New Sound has helped her become more confident giving public speeches in English and finding a job as an associate banker. Watch the video version of the interview here: https://bit.ly/3IQV2m0 Want to know more about New Sound? Get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when doors open next time! https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/

Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show on HBO The White Lotus: https://hadarshemesh.com/jennifer-coolidge-shadowing-freebie/ Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, and in this episode, we'll focus on the intonation and rhythm from one of my favorite actresses, Jennifer Coolidge from the show The White Lotus, Season 1 and 2! Today, I'm going to walk you through practicing your intonation and rhythm, using scenes with Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge) from the HBO show The White Lotus. Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/practice-english-with-jennifer-coolidge/ I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own. Here's the PDF with analysis again. 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://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Did you like this shadowing practice? There's more! Here are links to other episodes you might like: Reese Witherspoon's Woman of the Year Speech Shonda Rhimes' TED Talk 'My year of saying yes to everything' Taylor Swift's Commencement Speech at NYU Kamala Harris' Victory Speech Simon Sinek's Answer to 'The Millennial Question' America Ferrera's TED Talk 'My identity is a superpower — not an obstacle' Lizzo's Song 'About Damn Time' Scenes from the Movie 'Frozen'

Maera Daniel Hagage is one of my students who recently came to my studio for a 1:1 coaching session. In this episode, see how I work with Maera on advanced pronunciation feedback, where we focus on her vowels, voice quality, and rhythm. Maera was a previous private student of mine, and she joined my course New Sound, where she practiced the foundations of pronunciation and accent. In this coaching session, you'll get the chance to see how I work with my students and give them feedback that allows them to express themselves through their voice even more in English! My course New Sound is designed to transform your pronunciation and mindset, and help you feel free when you speak English. Get on the waitlist to be the first to know when we open doors again: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Get to know Maera's story in part 1 where I interviewed Maera about her English journey: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/292/ Maera's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maera_d_ha/

Do you ever feel tired after speaking? Maybe you've felt tension, discomfort or even pain when you speak in English. We can hold a lot of tension in our muscles and in our voice, especially if we feel stressed, nervous, or we're using English sounds in a way that doesn't serve us. In today's episode, I'll talk about why that happens, and what to do to release that tension and feel more free, less exhausted, and more energetic when speaking English. Watch the video of my 5-minute pronunciation routine to release tension here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/5-min-pronunciation-cooldown

Maera Daniel Hagage is one of my students and I had the privilege of interviewing her in person at my studio! In the first episode of this two-part series, Maera shares her story of moving to the US, working on her accent, and the freedom and confidence she has developed over the past few years which has opened so many opportunities for her. Maera's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maera_d_ha/ Join us next week for part two where I'll do a pronunciation coaching session with Maera! Check out these other videos: TH transitions The TH Sound in English – New and IMPROVED Lesson Become More Fluent and Confident with this Simple Practice How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English How to stop feeling FAKE and start sounding NATURAL in English

Download your FREE PDF to get more words to practice and make your pronunciation easier with these disappearing sounds in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/syllable-deletion-freebie/ Make your life easier with this hack! You don't always have to pronounce all the syllables in a word! In some cases in English, if the syllable is unstressed in a word, you can completely drop it. In this episode I share with you when you can eliminate an entire syllable from a word, and make your life so much easier! Don't forget to download your FREE PDF for more practice Make your life easier with more pronunciation hacks: Schwa – the best vowel sound in English Are you struggling with understanding word stress? Watch this Boost your PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY with this 10-min daily exercise Make the American R sound

Steve Kaufmann is a Canadian polyglot who speaks around 12 languages and knows around 8 more. And in this interview, he's going to share valuable advice on language learning, and joins me for a conversation about the different aspects of learning and speaking a second language. Watch our interview on Steve's channel: https://youtu.be/S7WpN34YQjk Steve's learning platform – LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/ Check out these other videos! Will reading books help you get fluent? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/reading-books-and-fluency/ Want to Speak Well in Your Target Language? Read More https://youtu.be/FQD80QeWwx4 How To Sound More Confident In English (Even When You're Not!) https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/sound-more-confident-in-english/ Change Your Mindset Change Your English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/

Get the top 10 pronunciation challenges for Japanese speakers here: https://bit.ly/3Y7N0tE In this episode, I'm going to talk about 5 English pronunciation challenges for Japanese speakers – all broken down and explained. Download the practice guide here for 5 MORE challenges that aren't mentioned in the episode! https://bit.ly/3Y7N0tE You'll learn what those main challenges are, why they are difficult, but more than that – you'll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear speaker of English. More resources mentioned in the episode: The Stir R: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/ Pool-pull vowels: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pool-pull/ See pronunciation guides for other languages: Pronunciation challenges for SPANISH speakers Pronunciation challenges for BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE speakers Pronunciation challenges for RUSSIAN speakers Pronunciation challenges for ARABIC speakers Pronunciation challenges for KOREAN speakers Pronunciation challenges for HINDI-URDU speakers Pronunciation challenges for CHINESE speakers