The InFluency podcast is your go-to resource for learning, speaking and teaching English. Hadar Shemesh is a pronunciation expert and fluency coach with thousands of students around the world, though she herself was an intermediate speaker of English once. In this podcast she will share her best strategies for learning English, speaking English with confidence and mastering the American accent. Discover how becoming fluent has everything to do with acquiring the right mindset, setting goals ...
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433. What to Do When You Hit a Plateau in English? [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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, impr…
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432. He taught at the British Council for 25+ years – here are his tips for learners
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I 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.c…
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431. 13 Things I’ve Learned as a Teacher [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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:…
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430. Scheduling meetings: Essential phrases and how to say them
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Can 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 …
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429. It’s not too late to achieve your 2024 goals. Here’s how.
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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, …
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428. How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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 i…
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427. How to identify syllables in English: Foundations for Pronunciation
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What 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 …
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426. 10 Things You Should Stop Doing if You Want to Speak English Fluently [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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 t…
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425. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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 spea…
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424. How to effectively practice your intonation in English [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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…
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423. Why you can’t pronounce the R in English and how to REALLY practice it
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The 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 …
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422. Pronounce the 10 Most Popular Olympic Sports
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Are 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.By Hadar Shemesh
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421. Why pronunciation is important when learning a language [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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 pronunci…
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420. Improve Your Writing in English | Interview with Fabio Cerpelloni
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Are 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://…
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419. Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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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 …
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418. Weddings, road trips, and summertime and thoughts about home | My Relocation Diaries
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Summertime 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.By Hadar Shemesh
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417. I sound like a robot! How to sound more expressive when reading out loud
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When 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 voic…
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416. A conversation with my niece | My Relocation Diaries
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This 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.By Hadar Shemesh
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415. 10 controversial pronunciations in English
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Do 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…
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414. Answering YOUR questions! Part 1 | My Relocation Diaries
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This week, I asked on social media if you had any questions for me about what relocation has been like. I got a lot of questions, so we’re splitting it into 2 parts! You ask, I answer. Part 1 Enjoy!By Hadar Shemesh
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413. Limiting Beliefs in English and How You Can Change Them
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What is a limiting belief in English? Do you have one, or maybe even several? Today, I’m talking all about what those beliefs might sound like, and most importantly, how you can overcome them to step into your full potential and reach limitless fluency in English. (free!) 30 powerful English affirmations to change your limiting beliefs for good htt…
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412. Reflections at the end of the school year | My Relocation Diaries
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It’s been 6 months since we’ve relocated to Spain – I can barely believe it! I’m spending some time today reflecting back on the past few months, comparing my own progress, the progress of my daughters, and sharing how DIFFERENT things look and feel since we arrived in January.By Hadar Shemesh
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411. Strategies to Improve your Listening in English
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I’m interviewing Jennifer from JForrestEnglish on the show today. Jennifer shares how her own experience as a “failed language learner” inspired her to begin teaching English and helping others improve their listening skills, confidence and mindset. I enjoyed this talk with Jennifer, and I hope you will too! Watch my interview on Jennifer’s channel…
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410. I need to do this more often | My Relocation Diaries
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Getting away from the city, reconnecting with family and nature…I had a chance to do all of that this week and let me tell you, it was much needed!By Hadar Shemesh
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409. Eww, m-hm, phew! How to pronounce common interjections in English
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Hmm, a-ha, eww! Huh…chances are that you’ve come across interjections in English before when reading, but you may not know how to pronounce all of them! In this episode, I’ll share some of the most common interjections in English.By Hadar Shemesh
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