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Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication#78 | Facing Decisions (with Hadar Shemesh)Hadar was working non-stop — until one night at 2AM, she knew something had to change. 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.More from Hadar ShemeshFollow Hadar on Instagram Follow Hadar on Youtube
2025-12-0915 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy you CAN'T understand people on Zoom (and what to do about it)Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or whatever meeting platform you use… if you have found yourself in an online meeting where everyone has their camera off, understanding your colleagues might be a challenge. In this episode, I'll share some tips with you about how to understand others better, ask for what you need, and set yourself up for success online! More episodes on how to improve your listening in English: How to Improve Your Listening Skills in English – 9 Tips Strategies to Improve your Listening in English Can listening to different accents RUIN your pronunciation? How t...
2024-11-1210 min
The InFluency PodcastAI for English: Can it replace your teacher?Have you used AI to practice your English? What has your experience been? In this episode, I'm going to share with you the truth about practicing with AI, the pros and cons, and my personal opinion about using AI to practice a language. (it may surprise you!) Want to practice with real humans? We're here! Join my free community on Facebook, The InFluency Community https://bit.ly/47tinnp
2024-11-0510 min
חולמים ניו יורק New York Dreamersמה בדיוק הבעיה במבטא הישראלי באנגלית, ולמה האמריקאים מתקשים להבין אתכם, עם הדר שמש | Hadar Shemesh
לישראלים יש כמה וכמה בעיות יחודיות בעניין המבטא האמריקאי שלהם. הדר שמש מנסה לעזור לכם לתקן ולשפר את השגיאות וגם את המבטא שלכם באנגלית.
How to pronounce beach and bitch, sheep and ship, sheet and shit with Hadar Shemesh.
2024-11-0339 min
Authentic As F*ck with Sun YiHadar Shemesh: Right Way To Build A Membership CommunityWatch Trailer Episode 122: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCFCW3MRVVy/Watch Full Episode 122 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRY9FrKWkbE&t=2sAuthentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, exploring their journeys and dive into their expertise that greatly inspire them.This week's guest is Hadar Shemesh. Hadar is a linguistics expert and communication coach who’s worked with companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, GM, WeWork, Wix and many more! She has over a million subscribers on her YouTube ch...
2024-11-011h 29
The InFluency PodcastEnglish Pronunciation Plan | Improve your pronunciation in 14 days👉 DOWNLOAD THE 14-DAY ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PLAN https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5 What's the best way to study pronunciation? What sounds should you start with? How do you really get results? I'm going to share all of that with you here with the 14-day plan I've created!
2024-10-2207 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to Reach a Breakthrough in English Without Learning Anything New [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. As an English learner, you must have wondered – what are the things that are preventing me from reaching a breakthrough in English? You may think it's just more vocabulary or phrasal verbs, and maybe all those fancy tenses that people use… When in fact, it's something a lot more basic and primal. It's not what ELSE you need to learn, but instead – it's how YOU think about yourself when speaking English. Yes, how we think about our English has a big...
2024-10-1159 min
The InFluency PodcastNo more levels – what's your Speaker Stage in English?Take the free quiz and determine your speaker stage in English https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e If you think that progress is only about going from A1 to C2 – think again! Your progress as a non-native speaker goes beyond your proficiency level. In a person's language journey, there are 5 typical speaker types, each characterized by a certain behavior and mindset. And guess what – no one has tried to identify those types before – UNTIL NOW!! In my BRAND NEW QUIZ, I'll tell you your speaker type … And share my *secret* tips to get t...
2024-10-0812 min
The InFluency PodcastBeyond the books: English learning for curious mindsIn this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what's exciting and challenging about relocating. Alistair also talks about his podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds, where he combines cool stories and history with language learning. He shares how he makes difficult ideas easier to understand and explains why listening is such an important skill. Get useful tips and advice for building confidence...
2024-10-0432 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy you still make grammar mistakes in English even when you know the ruleHave you ever wondered why your grammar is nearly perfect when you write, but when you start speaking, you can't use any of it? In this episode, I'll dive into why this happens and share tips on how to change it. We'll explore why you struggle to apply grammar rules in real-time, the difference between writing and speaking, and how you can train your brain to make grammar automatic when you speak. For more grammar exercises, check out my program, Sprint Master, where you will improve your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more in short, 10-minute daily exercises...
2024-10-0107 min
The InFluency PodcastWhat to Do When You Hit a Plateau in English? [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… You're stuck. You no longer move forward. It happens in so many different areas in life; losing weight, working out, in relationships… but also in English. You learn new words, build your confidence, improve your pronunciation… but after a while… you feel like nothing else is changing and again you find yourself on that silly hamster wheel. How can you get to the next level? In this epi...
2024-09-2725 min
The InFluency PodcastHe taught at the British Council for 25+ years – here are his tips for learnersI had the chance to interview Craig Wealand, the host of InglesPodcast, and an English teacher for more than 20 years! He shared his experiences as a teacher, Spanish learner, podcaster and more. I really enjoyed this episode, and I hope you will too! Listen to Craig's podcast: https://inglespodcast.com/ Learn with Craig: https://www.englishcraig.com/
2024-09-2438 min
The InFluency Podcast13 Things I've Learned as a Teacher [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. I've been an accent and fluency coach for over 10 years. It hasn't always been easy but it was always gratifying. I've learned new things about English and about my teaching, and I want to share these things with you. Full transcript and more information is here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/07/
2024-09-2050 min
The InFluency PodcastScheduling meetings: Essential phrases and how to say themCan we schedule a meeting for Monday at 9 AM? I'm sorry, I'm going to have to cancel our meeting. Whether you're scheduling, confirming a meeting, or canceling a meeting, today we're going to talk about essential phrases you can use in everyday English – with a focus on pronunciation and connected speech! Download the FREE practice sheet with even more useful phrases to practice along with: https://bit.ly/3MOxYp4
2024-09-1714 min
The InFluency PodcastIt's not too late to achieve your 2024 goals. Here's how.The end of 2024 is near – maybe you set some goals for yourself back in January, and even though you'd really love to achieve them, you're not sure HOW exactly to do that. The good news is…we still have a quarter left in the year! If you're wondering how to turn around your practice and get inspired, motivated and determined to achieve your goals, there is a way. 💪 My membership, Beyond, is now open until Tuesday, September 17! We've been keeping it a secret for a while now, because we've been making big changes inside. Today, I'll tell you about...
2024-09-1313 min
The InFluency PodcastHow Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it "The Compound Effect", and it holds for a lot of things in life. In this episode, I'll discuss how I've realized it's deeply relevant to English learning and speaking. I experienced it in acting school, in the accent training courses I took, and in the past decade in teaching and building my business. I see it in my students as well, as they put in the work day in day...
2024-09-0645 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to identify syllables in English: Foundations for PronunciationWhat exactly is a syllable? You may have heard this term a lot, but were never sure how to identify it on your own. Understanding syllables is essential to building a foundation for your pronunciation practice. So today, I'll explain what a syllable is in English, how to divide a word into syllables, and how it will help your English practice. Get your FREE syllables practice sheet here! https://bit.ly/3Z9DauZ For more syllable practice, check out these videos: Schwa – the BEST vowel sound in English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/schwa/ Ho...
2024-09-0310 min
The InFluency Podcast10 Things You Should Stop Doing if You Want to Speak English Fluently [Revisiting favorite episodes]I'm hosting a FREE 5-day challenge from September 2 - 6. Join us here! https://bit.ly/4dYqfjC We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. Like any other challenge or thing we need to work on, improving your fluency is first and foremost about developing the right mindset. In this video, I'll discuss some of the things that hold you back and that you really need to let go of if you want to achieve a breakthrough in English. Download 30 English affirmations that will help you reach a breakthrough: https...
2024-08-3023 min
The InFluency PodcastThe Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. I mention the schwa almost every time I speak about American English. That's because this vowel is all over the place, and once you hear it, you never stop hearing it 🙂 The schwa is a very short and "relaxed" kind of vowel. It's a pretty tricky vowel for non-native speakers but if you get it, you get the secret to American English pronunciation and you become SO much clearer. Also, you will find yourself investing much less energy in speaking, whi...
2024-08-2339 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to effectively practice your intonation in English [Revisiting favorite episodes]We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. In this podcast episode I elaborate on how to practice it effectively and integrate it into your day-to-day speech. Because forming a sentence is not enough. And making the right sounds isn't enough. It's the intonation that determines the meaning of the sentence: is it a question or a statement? Is it a joke and you're just being sarcastic? This is also where culture and your inner feelings are thrown into the mix. Intonation conveys ALL of that. To do...
2024-08-1642 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy you can't pronounce the R in English and how to REALLY practice itThe R sound is NOT an easy sound to pronounce. Even if you've been practicing it for a while, you may feel frustrated that you STILL can't use it as consistently as you would like. So today, instead of telling you how to pronounce the sound, I'm giving you the best strategies to practice the R sound and make it STICK! Download the free R sound PDF to practice with me: https://bit.ly/3Alq9Eq More episodes about pronouncing the R: 👇🏽 R in English - make it easy with this 10-min d...
2024-08-1312 min
The InFluency PodcastPronounce the 10 Most Popular Olympic SportsAre you watching the Olympics? Today you'll learn how to pronounce 10 of the most popular sports in the Olympics, so you can say them like a pro.
2024-08-0609 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy pronunciation is important when learning a language [Revisiting favorite episodes]Over the summer, we're revisiting some of my FAVORITE episodes and stories that I've shared with you over the past several years on the podcast! Pronunciation is the door to understanding and mastering spoken English. It's the secret of speaking with confidence and communicating clearly. In this episode, I pinpoint the reasons why learning pronunciation is crucial if you want to make an impact and not compromise your message. Because this is really what it's all about. It's not about you sounding more American and losing your identity. It's about you feeling amazing in your own skin...
2024-08-0227 min
The InFluency Podcast420. Improve Your Writing in English | Interview with Fabio CerpelloniAre you curious about how you can improve your writing in English? In this interview, I speak to teacher, author and non-native speaker, Fabio Cerpelloni as he shares tips for writing, expressing yourself in a second language, and the contradicting rules he writes about in his book, Any Language You Want. Read more about Fabio's work here: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/about/
2024-07-3038 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach [Revisiting favorite episodes]Over the summer, we're revisiting some of my FAVORITE episodes and stories that I've shared with you over the past several years on the podcast! In this episode, I'm re-sharing with you how I transformed from being a timid speaker of English to a pronunciation expert and fluency coach who runs a thriving online business, and how I get to do what I love teaching students from all around the world who inspire me every day. This is my story. Full transcript: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/podcast-02/
2024-07-2633 min
The InFluency PodcastWeddings, road trips, and summertime and thoughts about home | My Relocation DiariesSummertime is in full swing, and it has been busy! Summer camp, road trips, weddings and family visits are on the calendar over the next few months. Today I'll talk about navigating it all, the definition of 'feeling at home' and the idea of homesickness.
2024-07-1919 min
The InFluency PodcastI sound like a robot! How to sound more expressive when reading out loudWhen you read out loud, do you feel monotonous, like everything you say sounds the same, and there's no emotion or expression? Whether you're practicing for a presentation, reading to your kids, or you just want to have more expression when reading, this video is for you. We'll walk through different ways you can unlock more expression in your voice to sound more engaging when reading out loud.
2024-07-1619 minThe InFluency PodcastA conversation with my niece | My Relocation DiariesThis week my sister and her children gave us a surprise visit in Barcelona so I sat down with my niece Gaya to talk about our relocation, feelings and plans.
2024-07-1225 min
The InFluency Podcast10 controversial pronunciations in EnglishDo you pronounce it day-duh or daa-duh? Or should you pronounce 'route' as root or rowt? Today we're talking about words that have 2 (and sometimes more!) different pronunciations in English. You'll learn the different pronunciations of words including data, pecan, adult, envelope, often, and more! Let's go
2024-07-0908 minThe InFluency PodcastAnswering YOUR questions! Part 1 | My Relocation DiariesThis week, I asked on social media if you had any questions for me about what relocation has been like. I got a lot of questions, so we're splitting it into 2 parts! You ask, I answer. Part 1 Enjoy!
2024-06-2832 min
The InFluency PodcastLimiting Beliefs in English and How You Can Change ThemWhat is a limiting belief in English? Do you have one, or maybe even several? Today, I'm talking all about what those beliefs might sound like, and most importantly, how you can overcome them to step into your full potential and reach limitless fluency in English. (free!) 30 powerful English affirmations to change your limiting beliefs for good https://bit.ly/41UMrpr Learn more about my 30-day audio course, My English Mindset https://bit.ly/47wXuYD
2024-06-2516 minThe InFluency PodcastReflections at the end of the school year | My Relocation DiariesIt's been 6 months since we've relocated to Spain – I can barely believe it! I'm spending some time today reflecting back on the past few months, comparing my own progress, the progress of my daughters, and sharing how DIFFERENT things look and feel since we arrived in January.
2024-06-2123 min
The InFluency PodcastStrategies to Improve your Listening in EnglishI'm interviewing Jennifer from JForrestEnglish on the show today. Jennifer shares how her own experience as a "failed language learner" inspired her to begin teaching English and helping others improve their listening skills, confidence and mindset. I enjoyed this talk with Jennifer, and I hope you will too! Watch my interview on Jennifer's channel here: https://youtu.be/0ntWvSE8cDI Check out Jennifer's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JForrestEnglish Join my InFluency Community to practice speaking with others for free: https://bit.ly/47tinnp
2024-06-1834 minThe InFluency PodcastI need to do this more often | My Relocation DiariesGetting away from the city, reconnecting with family and nature…I had a chance to do all of that this week and let me tell you, it was much needed!
2024-06-1415 min
The InFluency PodcastEww, m-hm, phew! How to pronounce common interjections in EnglishHmm, a-ha, eww! Huh…chances are that you've come across interjections in English before when reading, but you may not know how to pronounce all of them! In this episode, I'll share some of the most common interjections in English.
2024-06-1110 minThe InFluency PodcastWe had our student meetup in Barcelona! | My Relocation DiariesI've been teasing it for the past few weeks, but on June 1, we finally had our student meetup! We had 80 students come from all around the world to meet each other – most of us meeting for the very first time in person! It was so incredible, emotional, and special to connect with the students that I've known over the screen (some of them for more than 5 years!) and finally hug them in real life. If you want to join the magic of this community, what are you waiting for? Join our free InFluency Community https://bit.ly/47tin...
2024-06-0729 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to stay FOCUSED when studying English and stop getting distractedEasily distracted when studying English? Learn how to tune out distractions and laser in on your English to get the results you're after.
2024-06-0420 minThe InFluency PodcastI'm so tired of PLANNING! (And other exciting updates) | My Relocation DiariesThis week I'm talking about all the things that I'm currently planning. The thing is, since the moment I arrived in Spain, I haven't stopped PLANNING! And even though it seems like a simple thing, I feel it's one of the most energy consuming things we do! From planning a holiday, to a birthday party for Amalia, a community meetup, team activities, play dates, it's so. much. planning. In today's episode I'll also share with you my tips for how to plan well, and other exciting updates about my community retreat.
2024-05-3115 min
The InFluency PodcastThe Impostor syndrome [Revisiting favorite episodes]In this episode I talk about the impostor syndrome, what it is, and how it affects non-native speakers of English. This is an episode I published 3 years ago, and I wanted to bring it back for all the new people who joined my world recently! Full transcript: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/impostor-syndrome/
2024-05-2839 minThe InFluency PodcastThe Advantages of NOT being Fluent 😎 | My Relocation DiariesWe all know that speaking a language fluently has tons of advantages. Better communication! New friendships! Less misunderstandings! Life is easier when you understand everyone around you, no doubt. But today, I wanted to think of it from a COMPLETELY different perspective. What are the advantages of NOT being fluent in a language? I've noticed quite a few things that I've experienced since moving to Spain where I can't understand everything that's being spoken around me…and that's what I want to share with you today.
2024-05-2417 min
The InFluency Podcast20 common English phrases to use when you're at a restaurantCan I get that to go? Can I get the dressing on the side? There are tons of useful expressions to know when you go to a restaurant. Today, we're going to practice 20 of them focusing on pronunciation, rhythm and intonation so the next time you go out to eat in English, you can ask for the specials with confidence and clarity. Download the free PDF to practice the phrases here! https://bit.ly/4bzjJib
2024-05-2111 minThe InFluency PodcastI'm a student again! My experience in Spanish class | My Relocation DiariesThis week, I started taking Spanish classes, and as you can imagine, I have a LOT of thoughts. It's been a while since I was a student, and being on the receiving end of a class has taught me so much about how important pronunciation, mindset, and strategy are when learning a second language. Here's the vocabulary method I developed and am now using to learn and remember new words and grammar structures: https://bit.ly/4ammPFf
2024-05-1728 minThe InFluency PodcastSettling in & starting Spanish classes | My Relocation DiariesIt's been about 4 months since I've moved, and now I'm starting to feel like I've "settled in". Today I'll share updates about my Spanish, and some funny miscommunications that I'm sure you can relate to
2024-05-1016 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to pronounce words like horror, mirror, error and moreOh, the horror of pronouncing the word horror!! Today, I'm teaching you how to pronounce words that end in -RROR. Words like error, horror, mirror and more. Join me for this fun practice.
2024-05-0710 minThe InFluency PodcastThe first visit back home | My Relocation DiariesLast week, we visited our family and friends back home. Today, I'll share about how it was to return home, the way I tried to maximize our time there, and what it felt like returning back to Barcelona.
2024-05-0326 min
The InFluency Podcast25 daily phrases to practice your connected speechIn today's episode, we'll practice connected speech in 25 of some of the most common, daily expressions that you can use in your everyday conversations. Wadaya-think? Download the free practice sheet with audio here to see the transcript and follow along: https://bit.ly/49SSm1s Check out my other episodes to learn the basics of connected speech: Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/274/ How to Connect Words and Sounds in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/
2024-04-3012 min
The InFluency PodcastLessons learned from 1 million subscribers on YouTube 🥹I hit a million followers on YouTube! Today, I want to share some of the lessons I've learned over the past several years, with hundreds of videos later, and how I view this milestone.
2024-04-2320 minThe InFluency PodcastThe refrigerator story | My Relocation DiariesI've been promising I'd tell you this story for several weeks now…and I won't hold you in suspense any longer. Here's the story of my refrigerator, and a much bigger story about dealing with circumstances completely out of your control. If you're living in Spain and looking for a moving company, this is the company that I can't recommend enough! http://www.mudanzasdiagonal.com/
2024-04-1933 minThe InFluency PodcastSick | My Relocation DiariesI got really sick. In this episode I talk about why it was different to be sick in a different country, what was the hardest thing for me, and the funny thing that happened at the pharmacy
2024-04-1218 min
The InFluency PodcastThe 5 Most Common Words in English and How to (Actually) Pronounce ThemDo you know the 5 most common words in English? Are you actually pronouncing them the RIGHT WAY? You might be surprised! Tune in to this episode to learn about how to actually pronounce the most common words that appear in the English language. Practice more of these words in phrases and sentences on my website: https://bit.ly/3THEdOw
2024-04-0912 minThe InFluency PodcastRoller coaster of emotions🎢 and things I love about this city ❤️ | My Relocation DiariesRelocating can bring up all kinds of emotions – happiness, sadness, loneliness, hopefulness…and sometimes all of the emotions can all happen at once. Today I want to share with you how I'm dealing with different emotions, and some of the ways I'm processing them. How do you process your emotions?
2024-04-0522 min
The InFluency PodcastDo you feel Fake in English?Sign up for my FREE live class: https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9 Do you ever feel fake in English, especially when it comes to pronunciation? This is something that I've seen many of my students struggle with. Today, I want to talk about why you might feel fake, and how you can feel more authentic, and like yourself when you speak. I'm talking about this and more in my free live class, grab your spot here! https://bit.ly/3U0xuk9
2024-04-0212 minThe InFluency PodcastMy journey to becoming a Life Coach | My Relocation DiariesIn today's episode of My Relocation Diaries, I share an update with you about my journey to getting certified as a Life Coach through The Life Coach School. It was most definitely a challenging and humbling experience, but I learned a lot – and that's what I want to talk about today. Check out the Life Coach School podcast: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/
2024-03-2927 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to pronounce words like audio, awesome, awful | English Spelling PatternsDid you know there's not actually a U sound in words like audio and author? It's true! In this episode, I'll show you how to pronounce words that have an AU and AW spelling pattern in English.
2024-03-2607 minThe InFluency PodcastMaking Friends 🫶🏽 | My Relocation DiariesIn this episode I talk about friendships. I will take you through what friendships looked like for me before I moved here, what has changed, and how I'm making new connections here now. I'll also talk about how we change over the years in the way we make friends and the way we find the right people for us. This episode was recorded with enormous love to all my friends here and there. I'm grateful for having you in my life.
2024-03-2229 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to (politely) disagree with someone: Useful phrasesHave you ever needed to disagree with someone in English, but weren't sure how exactly to say it? In this episode, I'll share with you several different ways you can (politely) disagree with someone the next time you don't see eye to eye with them
2024-03-1908 minThe InFluency PodcastSpanish and Me ❤️🩹 - my experience learning another language | My Relocation DiariesToday, I'm starting to share my humble experience learning Spanish living in Barcelona, and trying to understand others and get by. It's not as easy as I thought it would be! But I'm working on finding my path. Tune in to listen to my episode and hear what it's like to be an absolute beginner in a new language.
2024-03-1529 min
The InFluency PodcastPronounce this suffix right every time (-ally)Practice pronunciation with me! Suffixes in English often change the pronunciation and stress on a word, which can make guessing the right pronunciation a bit stressful. But in this episode, I'll show you how to pronounce words with the -ally suffix with ease. What other words with the -ally suffix can you think of? In this episode, the examples include how to pronounce the words: Cultural and Culturally Digital and Digitally Natural and Naturally Accident and Accidentally Specific and Specifically
2024-03-1205 minThe InFluency PodcastA day in my life – productivity, managing work & balancing family | My Relocation DiariesIf moving to a new country does anything, it definitely shakes up your daily routine. In this episode, I'll talk about how I'm balancing productivity, creating a different work environment, developing different routines and balancing family time in Barcelona.
2024-03-0827 min
The InFluency PodcastBusiness English Communication - How to Succeed in Conversations with Lindsay McMahonDo you want to improve your communication skills in professional environments in English? That's exactly what we're talking about today with Lindsay from All Ears English. We talk about how business English has changed since the pandemic, and how you can succeed in conversations remotely or in-person. Useful Business English phrases, recommended by Lindsay: I apologize but I need to reschedule our meeting. Does [time] work for you? I hate to do this but I need to reschedule our meeting. Can you please send me your availability for next week? I'm sorry, I have to cancel. W...
2024-03-0530 minThe InFluency PodcastThe biggest risk I've ever taken | My Relocation DiariesToday I'm sharing with you the CRAZIEST thing I've ever done and how I moved my entire family to Spain…before even knowing if I would receive the visa. I'll also share why the power of our thoughts can either limit us, or allow us to take risks we never could have imagined, but get us big results.
2024-03-0138 min
The InFluency PodcastWill learning another language mess up your English? 🫣Whether you're a passionate polyglot, or you have to learn several languages out of necessity, you might have wondered if learning more than one language can harm your progress in English. In today's episode, I'll share my thoughts, and what steps you can take if you are learning more than one language at a time. Did you like this episode? Check out the episode "Will Learning Other Accents Mess Up My English?" https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/listening-to-different-accents/
2024-02-2709 minThe InFluency PodcastLittle pieces of confidence | My Relocation DiariesMoving to a new country can be scary, and you need to build a new sense of confidence in this new place. I realized that the only way for me to overcome my fear of 'not belonging' or 'doing something wrong' is by building my confidence little by little by taking small actions. And that's what I'm talking about today. Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/sEDlJwSUF_4
2024-02-2327 min
Aprender ingles with Reza and CraigHow To Improve Your English Pronunciation with Hadar ShemeshLearn how you can improve your English pronunciation by yourself with Hadar Shemesh from Accent's Way. Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/
2023-07-0935 min
Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson831. Learning How to Learn with Hadar ShemeshA conversation with Hadar Shemesh, a non-native speaker who has improved her English to a very high level, and who now shares her knowledge and experience with the world through her podcast and YouTube channel. Hadar describes her own experiences of learning English and mastering pronunciation. This episode is all about the voyage of discovery that is learning a language.👉 Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sOJ👉 Hadar's episode with Luke https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/interview-with-luke-from-lukes-english-podcast/👉 Hadar's website https://hadarshemesh.com/👉 Hadar's podcast (InFluency Podcast) https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-podcast/👉 Hadar's YouTube...
2023-06-2051 min
The InFluency PodcastWhen you're not where you want to be in EnglishJoin my new mindset training! 30 days of audio trainings designed to transform your confidence and mindset in English https://bit.ly/47wXuYD What can you do when you're not where you want to be in your fluency? As we go into a new year, you might be looking back at last year and feeling like you didn't accomplish what you wanted to in English. No doubt, this is a discouraging feeling! But have you ever stopped to ask yourself what exactly is holding you back from achieving your goals and being where you want...
2023-01-0314 min
The InFluency PodcastHow did you do in 2022? | A Year in ReviewJoin my new mindset training! 30 days of audio trainings designed to transform your confidence and mindset in English hadarshemesh.com/mindset How was your 2022? What are you wishing for yourself in 2023? In this episode I'm going to ask you 5 questions to reflect on to review 2022 and set the right intention for 2023. I'll also share with you my review and reflections! I invite you to share with me your wins, regrets, hopes, dreams, and resolutions in the comments or on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadar.accentsway/ Happy new year!
2022-12-2713 min
The InFluency PodcastWhen TH is the HARDEST and how to make it EASIER | American English PronunciationThis episode will help you pronounce the English TH consonant sound when there are many in a sentence, and how to make it smoother in sentences and between several tricky consonants. Have a question for me too? Ask me here! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ 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://ha...
2022-09-2707 min
Looks Like WorkPermission to speak - with Hadar ShemeshHow confident are you in your voice? In today’s episode, Hadar Shemesh joins us to discuss how she helps non-native English speakers raise their voice and cultivate permission to speak.
Hadar is a linguistics expert and communication coach who’s worked with companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, GM, Wework, Wix (and many more!). In this episode, she shares how pursuing her dream of becoming an actress made her hyper-aware of her “otherness,” and then led her to create a business helping speakers of English as a second language communicate confidently and joyfully in English.
We als...
2022-05-1755 min
The InFluency PodcastImprove Your Pronunciation in 14 Days | Free How To Pronounce Marathon?Want to improve your pronunciation fast? Join our 14-day 'How to Pronounce' Marathon! The marathon is going to happen on my INSTAGRAM page @hadar.accentsway where I'll be sharing a short explanation of how to pronounce tricky and challenging words. Why working on the pronunciation of single words is so useful: ? It helps you become more aware of the actual sounds in words (and not how you THINK they should sound) ? You develop an awareness of your articulation organs and how to control them ? You invest less energy in pronouncing frequent...
2022-04-2608 min
The InFluency PodcastFeeling InvisibleWhat happens when you're choosing not to speak? When you feel limited by a language? Maybe you've gotten used to avoiding speaking so much that you feel people don't really know the REAL you. When you constantly feel like your voice is not heard – whether it's because of others not listening to you or because you're not speaking enough, especially when it matters – you might feel you're invisible. There's nothing worse than feeling that people don't REALLY see you. Join me for a conversation about feeling invisible, how that's connected to speaking a second language, and...
2022-01-1827 min
The InFluency PodcastReal Stories About What's Possible | Interview with VladimirMy 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, Vladimir will tell you how he got the job of his dreams that allows him to travel around the world, simply by being prepared when the opportunity came. Watch the video version of the interview here. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when we open...
2021-12-2428 min
The InFluency PodcastReal Stories About What's Possible | Interview with TomaszMy 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, Tomasz will share with us how consistent practice (15 min a day) has helped him do business in English, broadcast live in English for 60 consecutive days, and entertain international diplomats at weddings. Watch the video version of the interview here. Join the waitlist to be the first to know...
2021-12-1742 min
The InFluency PodcastReal Stories About What's Possible | Interview with LucreciaMy 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, Lucrécia will tell you how to let go of the impostor syndrome and harness the power of the compound effect, and transform the way you think, feel, and use English. Watch the video version of the interview here. Join the waitlist to be the first to k...
2021-12-0328 min
The InFluency PodcastReal Stories About What's Possible | Interview with RosalineMy 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, Rosaline will share a bunch of incredible insights about mindset and language, cultural differences, building habits, and the fastest way to become confident (it worked for her). Watch the video version of the interview here. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when we open doors...
2021-11-1930 min
The InFluency PodcastPHRASAL VERBS - Do you REALLY need them to sound fluent? (the answer is NO)Do English phrasal verbs stress you out? Are you obsessed with understanding how to use them to the point that you find yourself getting stuck when communicating in English? If you do, this episode is for you. I'm gonna talk about the consequences of not using phrasal verbs when speaking English and how to avoid the biggest mistake when learning and practicing phrasal verbs, using my pronunciation confidence method. What are your favorite phrasal verbs in English? How do YOU learn them? Do you find it easy or hard? Let me know in the comments or...
2021-08-1713 min
The InFluency PodcastWhat To Do When People Don't Understand You In EnglishWhat do you do when people don't understand you? Do you repeat what you said? Do you stop speaking? Do you feel bad? When we speak a second language (and even in our first language), people may not understand us 100% of the time. This can be because of pronunciation, sentence structure, choice of words, and many other reasons. There's no reason to feel bad about it – it's part of speaking a second language. Yet, it's always a learning opportunity. In this episode, I'll share some tips to help you deal with this communication barrier and kn...
2021-08-0318 min
The InFluency PodcastCan English learners become English teachers?In this 'Ask Hadar' podcast episode I'm answering Silvana, an English learner from Brazil, who wants to become an English teacher. Silvana isn't sure she can do it, because she still has a lot to learn herself. I get asked this question a lot – whether non-native speakers of English should teach the language. And I always say – absolutely. If pursuing a teaching career is what you want, don't let anyone – teachers or colleagues – put you down because you're not a native speaker of English. Because teaching is so much more than transforming knowledge, especially in this day and age.
2021-07-0910 min
The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible VoiceDisrupting Voice Stereotypes and Accents with Hadar ShemeshI first heard of Hadar Shemesh going down the rabbit hole of looking for new podcasts to listen to and her Influency Podcast caught my eye - or ears in this case. Her passion to have her listeners own their voice was very much aligned with mine and I kept hearing myself say, yes, yes! Agreeing with her content and how her words were very similar to my own passion and values of empower women's voices and creating a diverse voice in podcasting. So I had to reach out and I am so glad that she decided to come...
2021-04-1930 min
The InFluency PodcastWhat I learned about English fluency from... DANCE CLASSES ??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 wo...
2021-03-3011 min
The InFluency PodcastDo we change our personality when we speak English? | ASK HADARIn 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...
2021-03-1208 min
The InFluency PodcastBeing a NON-NATIVE speaker is an ADVANTAGE | Interview with an OSCAR winning producerShould 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.
2021-03-0831 minThe InFluency PodcastWhy your Voice MattersThe 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...
2021-02-1614 min
The InFluency PodcastPronunciation, Grammar and Confidence in English - You ask, I answer!One of my favorite things to do is to answer the questions of my students and audience, and in this episode this is exactly what I'm going to do. And if you know me by now, you know that to every question there's always more than just a simple answer. This is why I'm sure you'll find something valuable for you (even though it wasn't you who asked the question). If you want to ask me a question, you can submit it here: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Here's the list of the questions with...
2020-12-1534 min
The InFluency Podcast10-min Powerful Pronunciation Practice | HADAR'S SPRINTDOWNLOAD THE PDF WITH THE SPRINT DRILLS: https://bit.ly/2H5eeiE A Sprint is a 10-min exercise that I've developed, aimed at building pronunciation confidence using new sounds, new words, and common grammar structures, through consistent repetition. In this video, you'll get to drill a wide range of elements: pronunciation of important sounds, tricky consonant transitions, intonation of questions, and much more. The repetition creates new pronunciation habits, so it becomes easier to use these sounds, retrieve the words, and internalize the grammar rule. Pronunciation confidence is my unique teaching technique that...
2020-11-2415 min
The InFluency PodcastTired Of Making The SAME Grammar Mistakes Again And Again? TRY THISDo you get frustrated when you forget to use all the new words, correct tenses and prepositions when speaking EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW THEM?!? The English that we know and the English that we speak are not the same. When we write, we have more time to think, retrieve words, and organize our thoughts. When we speak sometimes we go into 'survival mode' or 'autopilot' – and we forget to use all that lovely grammar that we know. Why is that? And does it mean that we need to learn it again and again until we...
2020-10-2714 min
The InFluency Podcast5 Common Pronunciation Mistakes Chinese Speakers MakeIn this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Mandarin Chinese speakers – all broken down and explained. But first – don't forget to download the FREE American English Pronunciation Guide for Chinese Speakers: https://theaccentsway.com/chinese-speakers-english-guide/ In this episode you'll learn what the main pronunciation challenges are that Chinese speakers face and why they are difficult. But more than that – you'll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear English speaker. Not a Chinese speaker? I bet as a non-native speaker of English you can find a...
2020-10-1322 min
The InFluency PodcastWant to be specific in English? No need for new words. Just say something TWICE! ?Trust me, you're gonna LIKE-like this episode Do you know this feeling when you're looking for a word so you can be really specific – but you can find the exact word? Here's a little simple, efficient, and intuitive tip that will help you – >>> It's called Lexical Cloning or Reduplication, which is repeating a word or phrase twice to convey a different meaning than one word or phrase alone would convey. Some of you may already be familiar with this phenomenon as it happens in other languages as well, not just in Engl...
2020-09-2908 min
The InFluency Podcast3 Tips for Sounding Clear and Expressive While Wearing a MaskIt's been about 6 months since the Coronavirus took over our lives and we had to learn to communicate with a mask on. You have probably noticed how it compromises your clarity – it muffles the voice, and people can't read your lips or see your facial expressions. If you feel like you're already putting too much effort into speaking, and speaking becomes too challenging with a mask – this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll share with you a few tips about how to communicate more effectively with a mask, focusing on three elements: pronunciation, energy, and...
2020-09-2216 min
The InFluency PodcastWhy Perfectionism Will KILL Your FluencyHaving PERFECT English may sound like a dream come true, but what does it really mean to have perfect English? Is it even a THING? Is there such a thing as perfect English? And even if there was (and there isn't) – do you think it serves you to strive for perfection, or does it get in your way? In this episode I'll discuss why striving for perfection when communicating in English (which means working relentlessly on your pronunciation and never feeling satisfied, beating yourself up on small and big mistakes, not speaking when you're not su...
2020-09-1528 min
The InFluency PodcastBoost your PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY with this 10-min daily exercise | Hadar's #SPRINTIf you liked this Sprint, you're probably going to like the SPRINT MASTER – 30 different Sprints for a powerful daily practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-master As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your English. And if you don't speak English on a daily basis, when you DO speak, it may seem like you're only using about 25% of what you know whether it's grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation. As a result, you get stuck, seem to forget words or how to form a grammatical sentence (ha...
2020-09-0115 min
GALLERY OF IDEAS - Entrepreneurship & Personal Development#53 Café Poliglota (PT-EN) Interview with Hadar ShemeshJoining us today on Gallery of Ideas Radio "Café ☕️Poliglota" the incredible Hadar Shemesh🎙💥📟
Hadar is an Accent & Fluency Coach. YouTuber. Online Entrepreneur. English Hacker. Non-native speaker.
Tune in for Live interview today at 7pm CET
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2020-06-2439 minThe InFluency PodcastWant to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDS✋Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary, this episode is going to give you the most productive and effective ways to do that. In this episode, you will learn: – What words you ACTUALLY need to practice and learn. – A clear and simple technique for using new words when speaking – The things you should STOP doing so you can actually start seeing results. Don't forget to download my FREE monthly vocabulary planner so you can keep track of all your words and have easy a...
2020-05-0723 min
The InFluency PodcastHow To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 MethodAs non-native speakers we sometimes tend to settle for a basic word instead of a more specific, accurate, or sophisticated word. Yes, I get it. The reason why this happens is because we feel limited and bored with the words that are available to us. Of course, we know a lot more words in English, we just don't seem to use them as often. Watch my previous video about vocabulary to see why: https://youtu.be/bd6iGLmUssQ In this new episode I will help you understand how to integrate more words into...
2020-05-0523 minThe InFluency PodcastHow to Get Unstuck in EnglishGetting stuck in English is so frustrating!! There are many reasons why we get stuck when speaking a second language, and while we want to do the in-depth work so we can become completely fluent, we also need the tools to know what to do WHEN this is happening to you. (Guess what, you can come out of it like a winner!) In this episode, you'll learn: 1. What to do when you get stuck 2. How to prevent it from happening next time Get my emergency list of phrases that'll get you UN...
2020-04-3010 min
The InFluency PodcastThe Ugly Side of English Learning Facebook Groups ?Got a QUESTION about English? Pronunciation? Confidence? Ask Hadar! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ There are a lot of wonderful groups on Facebook whose goal is to allow people to practice their English, and as in the case of any other group online, there are some things you need to know, especially if you're a woman, in order to stay safe and active in the group. 1. You don't need to put up with anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 2. You have any right to stand your ground and respond to any harassing or offensive comments. Spea...
2020-04-2818 min
The InFluency PodcastChallengesThis is a personal episode where I talk about the things I've learned from the Loud and Proud 5-day fluency challenge, I reflect on the challenges the participants went through and share my own personal challenges as I was working on this project. This podcast episode was recorded in the midst of the Corona crisis that is happening now around the world, and exactly two weeks after we had completed the Loud and Proud challenge. So the title 'challenges' seems rather appropriate. Links mentioned in the episode: How To Become Fluent In...
2020-04-0735 min
The InFluency PodcastHow to Become A Confident English Speaker When You're Just Starting Out? | Paula's storyIn this episode, I'm speaking with my student Paula De-Jesus who has transformed her English from being a beginner to a fluent and confident speaker (who now has her own YouTube channel in English!!). Today, you'll learn what she did. Learn more about Hadar's signature program: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ Check out Paula's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDE7kSubbQ1895vGVm5m2IQm How to get over the fear of being judged when speaking English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/19/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners...
2020-03-2529 min
The Online Course Show120: How to Make 6-Figures from 2 Live Launches a Year (Featuring Hadar Shemesh)If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you’ll be able to appreciate my guest today! Hadar Shemesh is a language coach, public speaker, and online course creator who’s on a mission to help ESL/EFL-learners with one of the more challenging aspects of being a non-native speaker: accents.
You can always start small.
Hadar Shemesh
Hadar provided some great food for thought about why some online course creators might go the route of live launches instead of an evergreen model. I enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too!
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2020-02-2549 min
The InFluency PodcastPersonal Things You Wanted To Know About Me | Q&AA few months ago I invited you to ask me PERSONAL questions. I didn't think I'd get many questions but I was surprised to have received dozens of awesome questions, and in this episode, I'm going to answer a bunch of them:) You'll hear about how I met my husband, my life as a social activist, my biggest failure, my plans for the future, what I do with my hair (not much), if I miss acting and more! It wasn't easy for me. As an introvert, I don't like to talk about myself much....
2020-02-1126 min