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The InFluency Podcast

Hadar Shemesh
Pronunciation
Language Learning
English Language Learning
Fluency
English Language
English Pronunciation
American English
Barcelona
Intonation
English Learning
Relocation
Connected Speech
Spanish
New Sound
Pronunciation Coaching
English
Fluency Coaching
Personal Development
English Fluency
Mindset

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. Di... more

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Get ready to read Atomic Habits Chapter 2 by James Clear out loud with me!

Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits!

Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habi... more

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The R is one of the hardest sounds in English…but it doesn't have to be after this episode ;)

In American English, there are two R sounds: the strong R (red, around, crazy) and the soft R, or R vowels. That's when the R appears AFTER a vowel (car, ... more

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If you've ever felt funny, smart, and expressive in your first language, but timid, or smaller the moment you switch to English, this conversation is for you!

In this interview, I spoke with Valentina, a longtime student of mine, to talk about some... more

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Today's episode is a bit different. That's because today, I am going to talk to you about the 10 reasons why I ABSOLUTELY LOVE being a non-native speaker.

From having multiple personalities and voices in different languages, to the personal develop... more

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Hadar Shemesh
Host of The InFluency Podcast; pronunciation coach and fluency educator with a focus on empowering language learners.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Appreciation

    Thanks a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrey_spirit
    Israela year ago
  • Super hero fan

    Can you please tell us what Gal Gadot’s name means please as one word

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt R 844
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast and amazing Hadar 🫶

    Hadar, your podcast is incredibly inspiring!

    I truly appreciate how much you share and how relatable your content is.

    “It’s really helped me improve my confidence, my English, and my overall communication skills, and I’m not ashamed of my mistakes!”

    Thank you ❤️

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    5
    Omri :)
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best coach and teacher ever

    Unremarkable way of teaching!

    Great motivation and inspiration

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Review

    Very useful

    With different subjects

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    Canada2 years ago

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504. How English helped her say yes to a whole new life
Q: What was the turning point in Jelena's journey?
The turning point was when she spoke with a visiting professor after a lecture, which gave her tangible proof that she could communicate effectively in an English-speaking, real-life setting beyond the classroom.
495. Speaking monotone can lower your IELTS score. Here's what to do
Q: How should students prepare for the IELTS speaking exam?
Record yourself during practice, seek feedback from speaking partners or teachers, and focus on varying intonation.
495. Speaking monotone can lower your IELTS score. Here's what to do
Q: What is monotone?
Monotone refers to speaking in a flat tone without changing pitch or drawing out words for emphasis.
490. How to Tell Powerful Stories in English (Even as a Second Language)
Q: How should someone structure a good story?
You should start as close to the end as possible to hook your listeners, identify a moment of transformation, and concisely share the aftermath.
490. How to Tell Powerful Stories in English (Even as a Second Language)
Q: What are the biggest challenges faced by international professionals telling stories in English?
The fear of not having enough vocabulary and making mistakes. However, these limitations can actually be a superpower for storytelling clarity.

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