The InFluency Podcast

Do you sometimes have trouble understanding native speakers and non-native speakers on television, movies, or in real life? Are you afraid of going into a conversation and not understanding the person you're speaking with? Well, you're not alone. When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language. In this episode, I'm gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension and practice active listening in your day-to-day life. Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much more confident when communicating in English. Visit this page to learn more about Beyond and join my English practice community: https://hadarshemesh.com/join-beyond/ Here are some episodes for practicing your English sounds: Understanding American English Vowels https://youtu.be/9E6F57s-V7U American T https://bit.ly/36dfRDN 'A' as in 'cat' https://bit.ly/3qQfwk7 'A' as in 'father' https://bit.ly/3dOWYvd Sheep-Ship Vowel Pair https://bit.ly/3wnqQoS Most mispronounced words https://bit.ly/3dII3Ti More videos on Listening skills: How to Understand Native Speakers Better https://youtu.be/XSn0vk1uSFI How to Make Everyone Want to Talk to You https://youtu.be/FZdF_32EpCU

English words and phrases can be really challenging sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of challenging words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce "there are" and "they are", as well as the challenging TH-S transition. Here's a loose transcription of the phrases as explained in the episode: They are = They're = There: ther [IPA: ðer] There are: the-r'r [IPA: ðerər] Is the: iz-thuh [IPA: ɪzðə ] Has them: haz-th'm [IPA: hæzðəm] With some: with-s'm [IPA: wɪθsəm] 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Are you a lawyer? Or do you like legal drama in TV or movies? If yes, you must be familiar with words you rarely hear in the 'real world' – like 'attorney' or 'warrant'. Since I love 'Law and Order', 'Better Call Saul' and any other show that has the phrase 'Objection, Your Honor' at least once every episode – I decided to devote one podcast episode to talking about legal vocabulary. In this episode I've compiled just for you some of the most common terms in the field of law so you'll know how to pronounce them effortlessly and confidently the next time you're in court, or…just…the next time you want to impress your friends! What is your favorite legal word? Is it on the list? Do you know how to pronounce it? You can look for more legal terms here: https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

In this episode, you'll learn about language learning from AI (Artificial Intelligence) linguist and English teacher, Yazzy Ares. In this podcast we'll talk about the field of NLP (Natural Language Processing) and AI, and the difference between humans and computers when it comes to language processing and language acquisition. We also talked about biases and discrimination when it comes to language learning and what we can learn about it from computers. And if you are an English student or teacher, you'll also understand how to use this AI to improve your pronunciation! To watch the video interview with Yazzy and see her presentation go here: https://youtu.be/7FP5ikdqlCs Check out Yazzy's website: https://www.yazzyares.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yazzy.ares/ If you are doing linguistic research and need a hand with your data, you can contact her there.

Are you pronouncing these names correctly? Barbara? Arthur? Siobhan? Not sure how to pronounce these names or you find it really challenging with all the R's and TH's?! This episode is for you. Join me on an 11-minute journey through these 11 challenging names to pronounce if English is your second (or third, or fourth) language: Arthur Rory Cory Jonathan Carl Ethan Barbara Aaron and Erin Joaquin Deirdre Siobhan The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/09/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Long words can be really challenging to pronounce and we sometimes find ourselves trying to avoid them, especially if we're not sure how to stress them. But there's actually a good way to know where to place the primary stress in such words. And it's all about the suffix. In this episode, I'm going to talk about some common suffixes and how to stress words that have them. Want to practice? Here's a list of words with the most common suffixes + audio: http://theaccentsway.com/long-words/ Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: possibility: paa-suh-bi-luh-dee [IPA: pɑːsəˈbɪləti] activity: ak-ti-vuh-dee [IPA: ækˈtɪvəti] responsibility: ris-paan-suh-bi-luh-dee [IPA: rispɑːnsəˈbɪləti] alphabetical: al-fuh-be-duh-k'l [IPA: ælfəˈbetɪkəl] political: puh-li-ti-k'l [IPA: pəˈlɪtɪkəl] psychological: sai-kuh-laa-dji-k'l [IPA: saɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl] biology: bai-aa-luh-djee [IPA: baɪˈɑːlədʒi] technology: tek-naa-luh-djee [IPA: tekˈnɑːlədʒi] sociology: sow-see-aa-luh-djee [IPA: soʊsiˈɑːlədʒi] kilometer: ki-laa-muh-d'r [IPA: kɪˈlɑːmətər] parameter: puh-ra-muh-d'r [IPA: pəˈræmətər] thermometer: th'r-maa-muh-d'r [IPA: θərˈmɑːmətər] 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/ 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'll talk about phrases and how the stress and rhythm in a phrase may CHANGE based on the function of the phrase in the sentence. For example, if you take a phrase like 'last minute', then in a simple sentence like "They finished their project at the last minute", MINUTE is usually stressed in a neutral intonation. But if you take the phrase and use it before a noun, as in "a last-minute decision", LAST will be stressed more than 'minute'. Listen to the episode and find out about more examples like this, and find out why we don't put the plural 's' in phrases like "3-year-old boy". Also, have you ever noticed this change in stress and rhythm in English? Let me know in the comments below. Check out this episode to learn how to find the primary stress in words: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/110/ 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/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words 'recipe' and 'receipt'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Recipe: re-suh-pee [IPA: ˈresəpi] Receipt: ri-seet [IPA: rɪˈsiːt] or ruh-seet [IPA: rəˈsiːt] 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/

What if I told you there was one thing you could do daily that would improve everything about your English communication: how you organize your thoughts, how to think in English, how to quickly find the words, your pronunciation, your vocabulary, your voice, your public speaking skills, your confidence and your overall flow. It's absolutely free and all you need is your phone, 2 minutes of your day, and your commitment. I have talked about it many times before, but if you're not YET doing it – maybe you will after watching this video. Watch to find out what is the BEST ENGLISH COMMUNICATION TIP that has helped thousands of my students. Join the InFluency community today: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ More episodes about developing speaking skills: 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 sound Smart In English? Watch this. https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-sound-smart-in-english/ What to do when you get stuck in English? https://theaccentsway.com/GETTING-STUCK/ Want to practice your English with REAL people? Here's how: https://theaccentsway.com/find-conversation-partners/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words 'angry', 'hungry', and 'hangry'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Angry: ang-gree [IPA: ˈæŋɡri] or eing-gree [IPA: ˈeɪŋɡri] Hungry: huhng-gree [IPA: ˈhʌŋɡri] Hangry: hang-gree [IPA: ˈhæŋɡri] 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Do you want to become a great public speaker like Shonda Rhimes? Avoid sounding monotone? Are you interested in learning more about American intonation, American rhythm, and stress? Good. Because this episode is all about that. In this episode, I analyze a TED talk called "My year of saying YES to everything" by the wonderful Shonda Rhimes. This talk is not only great for learning American intonation, but also inspiring – inspiring to take action and to dare say YES to things we usually say no to. And when it comes to your English journey, you should definitely say YES to this video. Download the script and practice with me: https://bit.ly/3c4AKo8 Check out more episodes with speeches analysis here: https://bit.ly/3c7A7dz Get a 30-day Audible free trial and get Shonda's book 'YEAR OF YES' for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro Here's the link to the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/2RD74UM Watch Shonda's TED talk: https://bitlylink.com/ISHbM

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word 'meme'. Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Meme: meem [IPA: mi:m] 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/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce New York as well as its five boroughs. Here's a loose transcription of the names as explained in the episode: New York: nuw-york [IPA: nu: jɔ:rk] Manhattan: m'n-HA-t'n [IPA: mənˈhætən] or m'n-HA-ʔ'n [IPA: mənˈhæʔən] Queens: kweenz [IPA: kwiːnz] Brooklyn: bruk-lin [IPA: ˈbrʊklɪn] The Bronx: thuh-braanks [IPA: ðə brɑːŋks] Staten Island: sta-t'n-ai-l'nd [IPA: ˈstætən aɪlənd] or sta-ʔ'n-ai-l'nd [IPA: ˈstæʔən aɪlənd] 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "bourgeois". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Bourgeois: bur-jwaa [IPA: ˈbʊrʒwɑː] 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/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words "length" and "strength". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Length: lengkth [IPA: leŋkθ] or lenth [IPA: lenθ] Strength: strengkth [IPA: streŋkθ] or strenth [IPA: strenθ] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words 'sell' and 'sale'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Sell: sel [IPA: sel] Sale: seil [IPA: seɪl] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Build powerful language habits with me – join my new transformational program opening May 13: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Is there a right way to learn a language? No matter what your strategy is, learning a new language requires you to form a new set of habits. In this episode I'll discuss the 3 types of habits in language learning. Habits are a big part of our lives: they are the actions that we take, and the thoughts that we have. As a result, they pretty much determine whether we realize our full potential or not. I'll discuss why it's key for you to recognize what your good and bad habits are, and what you can do if you want to acquire new and healthy habits to reach your goals and improve your English every single day. I'll cover three types of habits: learning habits, speaking habits, and thinking habits. How do YOU learn a language? What are your learning habits when it comes to English? In my new program I'll teach you how to form thinking habits, speaking habits, and learning habits so you can unlock your voice and fulfill your potential. If you want to build powerful language habits – start here ? Speaking Habits: Morning routine https://youtu.be/l69yZ5xabbo​ 10 MIN Pronunciation Challenge [HARD!] https://youtu.be/A1R6fw2_FaE Sprint #1 https://youtu.be/8D3WCXR32NA​ Sprint #2 https://youtu.be/gNAbdeTA10Y​ Improve Your Pronunciation With These Effective Exercises https://youtu.be/jjYk2AXg12U R in English – make it easy with this 10-min daily practice https://youtu.be/tPpXzrAgjxs How To Learn New Vocabulary? Build Pronunciation Confidence ? https://youtu.be/8efar0nSZ3Q Learning habits: How To Practice Pronunciation Effectively? [PODCAST] https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/ How to Practice Your Intonation In English [Podcast] https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/13/ 50 Powerful Fluency Tips (in under 5 minutes) https://youtu.be/QWRkCOtlF1A How to practice alone at home in quarantine [Podcast] https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/31/ How to use GOOGLE to improve your pronunciation https://youtu.be/WRn03Fb40yo Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDS https://youtu.be/bd6iGLmUssQ Thinking habits: Why Perfectionism Will KILL Your Fluency https://youtu.be/eoKWjMkQO28 The Single Most Effective Way To Improve Your English https://youtu.be/pM1srOv9Mds

In this episode, you're going to get invaluable tips from an expert copywriter, Licia Morelli, that will help you improve your written communication. Here's what we're going to talk about: How to be conversational in your writing Practical writing: formal and informal communication when sending emails, text messages, and more! 3 ways to practice written communication in English so you gain confidence, sound like yourself, and make sure you're expressing the exact thought and idea you hope to convey Subscribe to Licia's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/liciamorelli Licia's videos about copywriting resources for English learners: https://bit.ly/3etLpsQ Licia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liciamorelli/ 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/

DOWNLOAD the PDF with the pronunciation drills in this episode: https://theaccentsway.com/10-min-pronunciation-drills/ This is the most challenging pronunciation practice I have created by far. I must admit, some of these drills were tricky for me too! But that's exactly what made it so much fun! So if you're up for a challenge, you HAVE to practice this with me. My pronunciation drills will help you become more aware of your mouth, and build your confidence when using tricky sounds, sound combinations, and words. Pronunciation confidence is my unique teaching technique that has helped thousands of my students, and the students who have used different Sprints daily say that it works like MAGIC and they share incredible results. Check out the video version of this episode here >> https://theaccentsway.com/10-minute-pronunciation-practice/ Download the pdf: https://theaccentsway.com/10-min-pronunciation-drills/ Too challenging? Try Sprints first and then get back to this practice: Sprint #1 https://youtu.be/8D3WCXR32NA Sprint #2 https://youtu.be/gNAbdeTA10Y Morning routine https://youtu.be/l69yZ5xabbo You also might like this: How to learn new words effectively: Tutorial https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-learn-new-vocabulary/ The truth about increasing vocabulary https://theaccentsway.com/improve-speaking-vocabulary/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word 'congratulations'. Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Congratulations: k'n-gra-djuh-lei-sh'nz [IPA: kənɡrædʒəˈleɪʃənz] 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/

Is the phrase 'SOUND LIKE A NATIVE' motivating or inhibiting? Should people lose their accent so they can avoid bias and discrimination? What is the true goal when learning English? That, and more, in this exciting and fired-up conversation between Will and me – two speech coaches with different perspectives (or the same?)??. You can watch the original video interview here: https://bit.ly/3e2rKAb More episodes on this topic: Speak Like A Native – THE MYTH https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/72/ Being a NON-NATIVE speaker is an ADVANTAGE | Interview with an OSCAR winning producer https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/108/ VIDEOS: How To Talk About Social Justice In English https://youtu.be/_B-p5uvD3z4 How To Talk About Social Justice In English | Vocabulary And Examples https://youtu.be/_B-p5uvD3z4 Follow Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleamericanaccent/ Check out his website: https://www.simpleamericanaccent.com/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words "coffee" and "cafe". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Coffee: kaa-fee [IPA: ˈkɑːfi] or kaw-fee [IPA: ˈkɔːfi] Cafe: ka-fei [IPA: kæˈfeɪ] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Did you know that words have… RHYTHM? Maybe not like a pop song or jazz, but words have rhythm as a result of the stressed and unstressed parts in the word. Rhythm can help you significantly with your pronunciation and with understanding other people better. In this episode, I share with you why. To watch the video version and practice what you've learned in a list I created for you, head over to my website: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-pronunciation-english-words For more on primary stress: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-find-the-primary-stress-in-words/ Learn everything you need to know about the schwa: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/09/ And if you struggle with long words, watch this video: https://theaccentsway.com/long-words/ Here's the whole list to practice with speeches: How to sound like Reese Witherspoon https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/ Simon Sinek Speech Analysis https://theaccentsway.com/speech-sinek/ American Intonation with Shonda Rhimes https://theaccentsway.com/shonda-rhimes-speech/

Speaking a second language can create insecurities, fears, and frustrations. These feelings sometimes pop up when we hear ourselves speaking, and we feel that we're far from the ideal we have in our mind. We listen to our English and determine if we're powerful or not. We allow these thoughts to define our identity and self-worth. But what if we looked at it from a different perspective? What if we realized that our thoughts, visualizations, and energy regarding the way we see ourselves are MORE important than the language itself? In this episode you'll hear my conversation with Kisma, who's a prosperity code mentor, about how this approach can support you on your English journey, and in life – and how you can step into your inner power. Check out Kisma's website and YouTube channel Listen to her Illumination podcast Follow her on Instagram Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

If you've learned to dance, I assume it included moving your body and not just watching other people move, right? Same goes if you learned how to ride a bicycle or play the piano. Well, you know what? The same goes for learning English! If you want to become fluent – so fluent that you sometimes can't tell the difference between speaking in English or your native language because they both feel so natural – you have to put what you learn into practice, which means – SPEAKING! This is how you acquire a new habit. Eventually you won't think much about a new word or sound because it will become automatic. In this episode I'll share some memories from my days in dance class (and what I learned from that experience). Because it's not just about dancing, it's about learning any new thing, including English. Become a Sprint Master: https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-master/ Join Beyond – our English practice community: https://hadarshemesh.com/join-beyond/ Here are videos that will help to establish your pronunciation routine: Sprint # 1 PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY | 10-min daily exercise: https://theaccentsway.com/sprint-with-hadar/ Sprint #2 Boost your English with this Effective Pronunciation Practice! https://theaccentsway.com/sprint2/ Effective Exercises: https://theaccentsway.com/english-pronunciation-exercises/ 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Routine: https://theaccentsway.com/pronunciation-practice-english/ Download FREE pronunciation audio course https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the days of the week. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Day: dei [IPA: deɪ] Sunday suhn-dei [IPA: ˈsʌndeɪ] Monday: muhn-dei [IPA: ˈmʌndeɪ] Tuesday: tyuwz-dei [IPA: ˈtjuːzdeɪ] or tuwz-dei [IPA: ˈtuːzdeɪ] Wednesday: wenz-dei [IPA: ˈwenzdeɪ] Thursday: th'rz-dei [IPA: ˈθɜːrzdeɪ] Friday: frai-dei [IPA: ˈfraɪdeɪ ] Saturday: sa-d'r-dei [IPA: ˈsæɾərdeɪ] Check out the episode about Tuesday vs.Thursday: https://theaccentsway.com/tuesday-thursday/ Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

What are the words people struggle to pronounce the most? In this episode, I'll share with you the most searched 'how to pronounce' words on Google and talk about how to pronounce them. Since they appeared in the top searches, it seems that people – native and non-native speakers – are unsure of their pronunciation. And for a good reason – many of them have two different pronunciations! Here are the words people are most curious about: Shein, Nike, Worcestershire, entrepreneur, GIF, water, often, doge, route. Watch the video version and check the phonetic spelling and IPA here: https://bit.ly/3d0Uf0p How to pronounce 'entrepreneur': https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/111/ How to pronounce 'water': https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/61/ 5 Words You're (probably) Pronouncing Wrong: https://theaccentsway.com/five-mispronounce/ 6 FOOD NAMES you're (probably) pronouncing WRONG: https://theaccentsway.com/six-food-names/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "entrepreneur". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Entrepreneur: aan-truh-pruh-n'r [IPA: ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːr] or aan-truh-pruh-nur [IPA: ˌɑːntrəprəˈnʊr] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

One of the most challenging, and sometimes frustrating, aspects of English is predicting where the primary stress should be in a word. Primary stress is the one syllable in a word that sticks out the most: it's longer, louder, and higher in pitch. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of primary stress and I'll teach you, first, how to identify it, and then – how to predict it in some cases. And if you know me, you know that effective practice is my THING. So I'll show you my 3-step system for identifying and practicing the primary stress. Use it to see results and feel more confident and clear when communicating. And to make it fun, you'll also find a short quiz in the end. To see the answers (and watch the video version) go here: https://bit.ly/3cxvkS2 Episodes about the schwa sound and words with suffixes: The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/09/ The Schwa | The secret of American Speakers | vowels https://youtu.be/1MrftJ1bGlA How to find the stress in long words (words with suffixes) https://theaccentsway.com/long-words/

In this episode I answer a question from Juan Andres from Colombia who wants to understand why he feels different when he speaks English than when he speaks Spanish. In these Ask Hadar episodes I'm gonna answer, or at least share my perspective on some of your questions. Want me to answer your question on the podcast or IG? Send me your audio or video question here: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Should you let your English stop you? Rotem Alima, an Academy Award-winning film and television producer, thinks that's the last thing you should do. She also didn't let the fact that she's a brown, immigrant woman stop her from succeeding in the demanding Hollywood film and TV industry. For International Women's day, Rotem shares with us her story of how she moved from being insecure and ready to give up on her dream of becoming a Hollywood producer, to finding her voice and her power. And that's a great reminder of how everything's possible. She will also share incredible insights on how to find the advantages of being a non-native speaker. Continue celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with us in a week of live interviews on my Instagram account @hadar.accentsway https://bit.ly/3v5BIs7 Rotem Alima is an Academy Award-winning film and television producer and a Forbes '30 Under 30′ Honoree from Israel, based in Los Angeles. During her career she has worked with large international brands, popular TV channels, as well as the highest government offices in Israel. Follow Rotem on Instagram @rotem.alima https://bit.ly/3qv0aj4 Rotem's Website: https://www.rotemalima.com/ Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. Next week we're going to celebrate Women's Day. The day when we use the words "woman" and "women" more often to show our love and appreciation for all the women in our lives. So, if you still haven't figured out how to pronounce them effortlessly this episode is a great opportunity to learn and practice. Here's a loose transcription of these two words: Woman: wu-m'n [IPA: ˈwʊm.ən] Women: wi-m'n [IPA: ˈwɪm.ɪn] or [IPA: ˈwɪmən] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the words "costume", "custom", and "customs". Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Costume: kaas-tuwm [IPA: ˈkɑːstuːm ] or kaas-tyuwm [IPA: ˈkɑːstjuːm] Custom: kuhs-t'm [IPA: ˈkʌstəm] Customer: khus-t'm-'r [IPA: ˈkʌstəmər] Customs: kuhs-t'mz [IPA:ˈkʌstəmz] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Ever felt stuck, not knowing what to do next to improve your fluency in English? NOT ANYMORE In this episode I'm gonna share with you 50 of my best English fluency tips so that you can become fluent in English, or any other language. I know, it may sound like a lot – but you don't need to use all of them, only the ones that you will enjoy. Remember, your English work HAS to be FUN! Watch the video version and download my list of 50 powerful fluency tips here: https://bit.ly/3DTPMs6 Which of these tips are you going to use? Let me know in the comments. More episodes on Fluency: #1 STRATEGY to become FLUENT in English [and why you DON'T NEED to 'speak like a native speaker'] https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-strategy/ How to get fluent in English? Identify your fluency needs FIRST! https://theaccentsway.com/fluent-english-wheel/ 10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-fluently/ PLAYLIST: Becoming Fluent in English: Strategies, Techniques, Mindset https://bit.ly/3ugxrSt Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/

English sounds can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words or sounds. This week we're going to talk about the L sound. Did you know that there are actually two L sounds in English? And did you know that getting it right is crucial for your clarity? Practice the L and see results! Download list and practice with audio the light and dark L: https://bit.ly/2Nniz3Z Here's a loose transcription of words with a light L as explained in the episode: Light: lait [IPA: laɪt] Allow: uh-lau [IPA: əˈlaʊ] Belly: be-lee [IPA:ˈbeli] Listen: li-s'n [IPA: ˈlɪsən] Play: plei [IPA: pleɪ] Clothes: klowz [IPA: kloʊz] Clean: kleen [IPA: kliːn] Shallow: sha-low [IPA: ˈʃæloʊ] Lost: lost [IPA: lɔːst] And here's a loose transcription of words with a dark L as explained in the episode: Well: wel [IPA: weɫ] Fall: fol [IPA: fɔːɫ] Milk: milk [IPA: mɪɫk] Wall: wol [IPA: wɔːɫ] Help: help [IPA: heɫp] Girl: g'rl [IPA: ɡɝːɫ] Heal: hee(y)l [IPA: hiːəɫ] Peel: pee(y)l [IPA: piːəɫ] Deal: dee(y)l [IPA: diːəɫ] Feel: fee(y)l [IPA: fiːəɫ] Pool: poo(w)l [IPA: puːəɫ] Rule: roo(w)l [IPA: ruːəɫ] Cool: koo(w)l [IPA: kuːəɫ] Did you know we're working on a new and exciting transformational program? Get on the list to find out when we open doors! https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

The fear of speaking in a second language or in public can be crippling. That knot that pushes your words further down into your chest. Do you know it? We often think about these things as if they are OUR OWN issues. OUR problems, OUR English. But what if English is just a manifestation of something bigger that prevents us from speaking? What if our tendency to mute ourselves is not just English but something generational, that unless we break the chain, we will keep passing it onward? In this podcast I share with you some of the struggles I've been facing recently around creating content during uncertain times, and how I found inspiration in an unexpected place – My ancestors. I recorded this podcast, after listening to Amanda Gorman's Ted talk called Using Your Voice is a Political Choice. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3bcuKbz Share your story on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/103/ Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadar.accentsway/ 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to say 'Happy Valentine's Day'. To say "Happy Valentine's Day" you need to learn 2 important things: 1. How to pronounce the /a/ as in 'cat', and 2. Learn the difference between B and V (to all you Spanish speakers out there). Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Happy: ha-pee [IPA: ˈhæpi] Valentine's Day: va-l'n-tainz dey [IPA:ˈvæl.ən.taɪnz ˌdeɪ] 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/

English sounds can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words or sounds. This week we're going to talk about the flap T and D, as in pairs like writer-rider, metal-medal, Adam-atom, or wedding-wetting? Have you ever noticed that these words sound the same? Listen to the episode to learn how to say the T and D in American English when they are in the middle of the word! Don't forget to grab a free practice sheet with audio! https://theaccentsway.com/t-d-freebie/ Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: writing / riding: ˈrai-ding [IPA: ˈraɪɾɪŋ] president: pre-zuh-d'nt [IPA: ˈprezɪɾənt ] bidding: bi-ding [IPA: ˈbɪɾɪŋ] Betty: be-dee [IPA: ˈbeɾi] hotter: haa-d'r [IPA: hɑːɾər] about it: uh-bau-dit [IPA: əˈbaʊɾɪt] it is: i-dis [IPA: ɪɾɪz] Wetting / wedding: we-ding [IPA: ˈweɾɪŋ] 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

What do you do when people criticize your English? Not in a good, loving way, but in a demeaning and patronizing way? When I get negative comments and criticism (and I do, a lot) I usually don't respond. But there was something about a comment I received on YouTube recently that triggered me, so I decided to respond. I wanted to do that so you'll see that I, too, receive negative feedback, and I don't let it get to me – and neither should you. But also, I wanted to show you what Native Speakerism is – the assumption that a select group of people (or teachers) with a certain linguistic background is superior to other groups who don't share the same background. I think it's important that we identify it when we see it – as it takes on many forms – and call people out on it. If you feel like sharing a negative comment you received – write it in the comments, and add your response after listening to this episode! The video there the comment appeared https://youtu.be/pM1srOv9Mds More episodes to educate yourself about English and native speakerism: DON'T ASK me about my ACCENT https://theaccentsway.com/dont-ask-about-my-accent/ Accent Bias episode https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/44/ Speak English Like A Native Speaker – THE MYTH https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-like-a-native-speaker-myth/ How To Talk About Social Justice In English https://theaccentsway.com/social-justice-vocabulary/ Equality in English | The Live English Show https://youtu.be/gvCEtLdPLAA 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/ 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 these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about the OW diphthong, as in the word 'GO'. Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Go: gow [IPA: goʊ] Know: now [IPA: noʊ] Only: own-lee [IPA: oʊnli] Lonely: lown-lee [IPA: loʊnli] Don't: downt [IPA: doʊnt] Won't: wownt [IPA: woʊnt] Cold: kowld [IPA: koʊld] Scroll: skrowl [IPA: skroʊl] Hotel: how-tel [IPA: hoʊtel] Download free practice sheet and audio: https://theaccentsway.com/ow-as-in-go/ Another useful episode – WANT vs WON'T: https://theaccentsway.com/want-wont/ 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Clubhouse is a new social platform based on audio interactions, that can significantly boost your communication skills and fluency. In this episode I'm going to tell you how it works, and why I think it's such an incredible platform to improve your communication skills, especially if you want to improve your English fluency. Clubhouse is based on audio only. So no video, and no chat! It might sound challenging and maybe a little scary at first, but it's very useful and definitely worth a try. Currently you can only use the app on iPhone or iPad, and it's by invite only, but you can join the app and choose a username, and at some point you'll probably get an invitation to join! Clubhouse website/app link: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ Join the InFluency community: https://goo.gl/68pqeF More useful videos on English communications skills and fluency: How to Make Everyone Want to Talk to You: https://theaccentsway.com/conversation-partner/ Why Perfectionism Will KILL Your Fluency: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/62/ How to get fluent in English? Identify your fluency needs FIRST! https://theaccentsway.com/fluent-english-wheel/ 10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-fluently/ How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English: https://theaccentsway.com/speaking-with-confidence/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about some of the most difficult words in tech for non-native speakers. Missed the first part? Check it out! https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/95/ Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Data: dey-duh [IPA: ˈdeɪɾə] Silicon Valley: si-li-kaan va-lee [IPA: ˈsɪlɪkɑn ˈvæli] Engineer: en-djuh-nir [IPA: ˌendʒəˈnɪɹ] Product: praa-d'kt [IPA: ˈpɹɑːdəkt] User experience (UX): yuw-z'r ik-spi-ri-y'ns [IPA: ˈjuːzəɹ ɪkˈspɪɹiəns] Third party: th'rd paar-dee [IPA: θɜːɹd ˈpɑːɹɾi] Application: ap-luh-key-sh'n [IPA: ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən] Interface: in-t'r-feys [IPA: ˈɪntəɹfeɪs] or i-ner-feys [IPA: ˈɪnəɹfeɪs] Model: maa-d'l [IPA: ˈmɑːdəl] Module: maa-djuwl [IPA: ˈmɑːdʒuːl] Security: suh-kyu-ruh-dee [IPA: səˈkjʊrəɾi] 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/

Did you know that there's almost NO DIFFERENCE between intonation of a statement and a question?? No wonder it's hard to understand native speakers! In this episode you'll learn the difference between the intonation of statements, YES/NO questions, and WH questions, and you'll also get to practice it, so you can make it your own! Download the practice sheet and audio to practice intonation of questions: https://bit.ly/3bU3mBs Understanding the difference between statements and questions can really help you understand native speakers better, and more importantly to communicate clearly and effectively in English. Want to hear my student's story on how he faced communication challenges with his American colleagues because of intonation? You can read all about it in my blogpost: https://bit.ly/38UFkEn And don't forget to download the practice sheet+audio: https://bit.ly/3bU3mBs You can also subscribe to my newsletter to get my stories and video lessons every Tuesday: https://theaccentsway.com/ More episodes related to intonation: American INTONATION – What They Don't Teach You in School https://theaccentsway.com/american-intonation/ How to Practice Your Intonation In English [Podcast] – https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/13/ How to sound like Reese Witherspoon https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/ American Intonation and Public Speaking with Shonda Rhimes https://theaccentsway.com/shonda-rhimes-speech/ What makes a voice sound natural?? https://theaccentsway.com/natural-voice/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about some of the most difficult words in tech for non-native speakers. To get the free pronunciation cheat-sheet and audio go to the magazine post here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/top-10-tech/ Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Algorithm: al-guh-ri-th'm [IPA: ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm] Developer: duh-ve-luh-p'r [IPA: dəˈveləpəɹ] Editor: e-duh-d'r [IPA: ˈedəɾəɹ] Automation: aa-duh-mey-sh'n [IPA: ˌɑːɾəˈmeɪʃən] or o-duh-mey-sh'n [IPA: ˌɔːɾəˈmeɪʃən] Architecture: ar-ki-tek-ch'r [IPA: ˈɑːɹkɪtektʃəɹ] Firewall: fai-y'r-waal [IPA: ˈfaɪəɹwɑːl] or fai-y'r-wol [IPA: ˈfaɪəɹwɔːl] Hardware: haard-wer [IPA: ˈhɑːɹd weɹ] Software: saaft-wer [ˈsɑːft weɹ] or soft-wer [ˈsɔːftweɹ] Framework: freym-w'rk [IPA: ˈfreɪm wɜːɹk] Server: s'r-v'r [IPA: ˈsɜːɹvəɹ] Infrastructure: in-fruh-struk-ch'r [IPA: ˈɪnfɹəˌstrʌktʃəɹ] 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/

Gal Gadot's name pronunciation with an Israeli accent is quite different from how most English speakers pronounce it. And now that Wonder Woman 1984 is OUT, let's talk about how to pronounce Gal Gadot's name correctly. As an Israeli, I can't ignore the fact that the way English speakers pronounce her name is quite different than how we pronounce it in Hebrew. So today I'll teach you how to speak with an ISRAELI ACCENT But I'll also mention why I think Gal is so awesome when it comes to English. Also, a few fun facts about Gal: Her first name means 'wave' and her last name means 'riverbanks' Gal Gadot is her REAL name When she was 18 she was 'Miss Israel' When she lived in Tel Aviv we lived 10 minutes away from each other Samara Bay, a good friend and a guest on my channel was Gal Gadot's dialect coach on WW1984 I have yet to find someone who does a really good impression of Gal and her pronunciation. For example, this doesn't sound like an Israeli Accent to me: https://youtu.be/7Nv1KoqM6vc In general I haven't found anyone pulling off a REALLY good Israeli accent. If you know of someone, let me know in the comments. Even though I coached most of Gal's Israel actor-friends, I never got to personally work with Gal To watch the video version of the episode and check out the full clips shown in the video, go here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-pronounce-gal-gadots-name/ More useful episodes:? The TRUTH About How We TALK And How We Get HEARD With Samara Bay: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-we-talk-with-samara-bay/ Speak English Like A Native Speaker – THE MYTH: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/speak-english-like-a-native-speaker-myth/ DON'T ASK me about my ACCENT: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/dont-ask-about-my-accent/ This Really Helped Me Become Fluent: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/this-helped-me-become-fluent/

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "resolution". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Resolution: ruh-zuh-luw-sh'n [IPA: rezəˈluːʃən] 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/

What if I told you that improving your ENGLISH is NOT about English? Being able to grow and improve in a second language requires something more than awesome English lessons – it requires a certain identity that will allow you to overcome the mental, psychological, and physical barriers of speaking a second language, so you can step into your full potential in English in the coming year. In this episode, I'll talk about the 5 traits you need to assume if you want to speak English with clarity, confidence, and with ZERO self-judgment. This is Part 2 of the end-of-the-year series. Check out Part 1 (a year in review) here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/90/ Download our free workbook to review and plan your coming year: https://theaccentsway.com/year-in-review-2020/ Once you're done listening to this episode, answer one of these questions in the comments: ? From the 5 things that I've discussed, what are you going to focus on most in the next 12 months? ? What would your ideal year look like? ? What is your big scary goal for the next 12 months? More episodes about Fluency: This Really Helped Me Become Fluent: https://theaccentsway.com/this-helped-me-become-fluent/ Why Perfectionism Will KILL Your Fluency: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/62/ #1 STRATEGY of becoming FLUENT in English: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-strategy/ How to get fluent in English? Identify your fluency needs FIRST! https://theaccentsway.com/fluent-english-wheel/ More about the Compound Effect: The Compound Effect in English https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ How to stay MOTIVATED when learning ENGLISH | 5 ground rules: https://theaccentsway.com/motivation-in-english/

Let's learn how to stress words in English and how to use American intonation as we analyze a monologue by Bill Murray from the final scene of the movie Scrooged. Download and practice with my visual script: https://bit.ly/2WH1x1G To watch the original episode go to the Accent's Way magazine: https://bit.ly/37J64Hq Merry Christmas! ? 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

Are you ready to make 2021 better than 2020? The end of the year is a good time to review the passing year and reflect on your English fluency experience and journey. You want to acknowledge your successes and let go of what's holding you back. In this episode I'll guide you on how to do a year in review so you can finally feel 100% expressive and free in English in 2021. Download our free YEAR-IN-REVIEW workbook to review and plan your year: https://theaccentsway.com/year-in-review-2020/ This is part one. In part 2 (released on December 28) I'll discuss the 5 things *no one talks about* but are CRUCIAL for you, if you want to reach an English breakthrough in 2021 and Beyond. Quick navigation: 05:17 My experience of 2020 09:38 A year in review: questions to answer 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/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

The holiday season is here so it's a good opportunity to learn and practice how to pronounce some of the most commonly used words and greetings of this season! Here are the words and greetings I discuss in this podcast episode: 3:38 Christmas 4:34 Holiday(s) 5:58 New Year 8:02 Santa Claus 9:10 Reindeer 9:27 Mistletoe 10:12 Eggnog 10:35 Mitten(s) 11:58 Carol(s) 12:27 Sleigh 12:43 Wreath 14:12 'Happy holidays!' 14:49 (extra, non-related) Facetious 16:06 Resolution 16:49 'Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead!' 17:10 'Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!' 17:21 'Good tidings to you!' 17:40 'May you have a great year!' And may you have a great year, and love, prosperity, and health! Here are the materials I mentioned in the episode: The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/09/ Pronunciation, Grammar and Confidence in English – You ask, I answer! https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/88/ The American T sound https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-pronounce-american-t-sound/ How to pronounce Santa Claus https://youtu.be/BMfEUlV7N5s +2 extra episode about how to ?your vocabulary: Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDS: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-speaking-vocabulary/ How To Learn New Vocabulary? Build Pronunciation Confidence: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-learn-new-vocabulary/