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The InFluency Podcast

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

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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Improve your English pronunciation by acting out a dramatic scene from Sex and the City with me!

In this English shadowing practice, we're taking an iconic scene between Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big and turning it into a full-on acting and pronuncia... more

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Can you hear the difference between SHEEP and SHIP, SEAT and SIT, or LEAVE and LIVE?

These two English vowel sounds, /i/ and /ɪ/, can be tricky to pronounce, so that's exactly what this short, quick practice episode will help you do.

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What if the thing holding you back in English isn't actually your English?

In this conversation, I sit down with my friend Kara Loewentheil, bestselling author of Take Back your Brain and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast, to talk about the tho... more

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Want to use English tenses correctly without stopping to think about the grammar every time you speak?

In this lesson, we'll practice common English verbs across the past, present, and future using the simple, continuous, and perfect aspects.

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Kara Loewentheil
Former women's rights lawyer, master certified coach, bestselling author, and host of UnF*ck Your Brain.
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Episode: 540. The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Speaking English: Conversation with Kara Loewentheil
Danielle McKechnie
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Fabio Cerpelloni
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Lindsay McMahon
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Episode: 384. Business English Communication – How to Succeed in Conversations with Lindsay McMahon

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Hadar Shemesh
Host and pronunciation expert guiding learners through practice exercises, shadowing, and mindset-focused language growth.

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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 ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Omri :)
    United States2 years ago
  • The best coach and teacher ever

    Unremarkable way of teaching!

    Great motivation and inspiration

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @@A@l@e@x
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Review

    Very useful

    With different subjects

    Apple Podcasts
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    amir zabet
    Canada3 years ago

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540. The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Speaking English: Conversation with Kara Loewentheil
Q: Can you teach us the thought letters as a tool to move away from having that belief to a different place?
She advises identifying the thought a person actually believes, then building toward a desired belief through small, believable steps. Practice the thought that feels slightly better until it becomes a stronger mental pathway.
540. The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Speaking English: Conversation with Kara Loewentheil
Q: Can you talk to me a little bit more about fear and what it actually is and why it does all the things that it does, fear and maybe even shame?
Loewentheil says perfectionism and beliefs that mistakes or miscommunication threaten belonging can trigger the brain's threat response. She recommends changing the thoughts that make speaking feel dangerous, alongside improving language skills.
537. Being introverted, sounding robotic, my story, and the Flap T | Answering your questions
Q: What is your story and how did you reach where you are today as a non-native speaker teaching pronunciation?
Hadar recounts growing up in Israel, learning English in school, discovering language through TV shows, moving to the US at 21, studying acting, and eventually building a pronunciation-focused teaching career that blends performance with language training.
537. Being introverted, sounding robotic, my story, and the Flap T | Answering your questions
Q: How long did it take Hadar to feel like she mastered the language and what was her study time like?
Hadar shares her non-linear path, including studying in school, moving to the US, taking acting classes, and focusing on pronunciation and delivery during acting training, which helped connect language to performance and confidence.
537. Being introverted, sounding robotic, my story, and the Flap T | Answering your questions
Q: Our first question comes from Ariana, who is asking, how can an introvert communicate with clarity?
The answer emphasizes that introverts can be clear and fluent; energy management matters, but practice can be done alone to improve speech clarity, followed by meaningful one-on-one interactions to develop thought clarity and social fluency.

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A practical English-learning show focused on pronunciation, fluency, and mindset. Listeners get actionable drills, shadowing, and real-speak tips to sound more confident and communicate clearly in American English. Unique strengths include consistent pronunciation-focused formats (sprints, shadowing, and rhythm work) and a strong emphasis on mindset, identity, and personal growth as part of language mastery. The host's approach blends technical instruction with relatable coaching, making it useful for learners aiming to improve speaking skills for work, travel, or daily life.

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