The InFluency Podcast
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 and learning how to overcome challenges. Hadar will also share her teaching philosophy and techniques to support English teachers looking to help their students become fluent.
Episodes
In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven years ago. What’s even more incredible is that she did it all without ever living in an English-speaking country!!
Katya takes us through her journey, from feeling stuck and frustrated to finding the breakthrough that ...
Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me!
We’re reading the ‘Let Them’ book by Mel Robbins. Not only is it an excellent practice, it’s also a great way for us to understand how WE can adopt this theory in our lives.
Download the PDF here to follow along and improve your vocabulary [Free!] https://bit.ly/4likIrM
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Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we’re going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us.
I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own.
Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us: https://bit.ly...
In this episode, we’re tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like ‘queue’, ‘colonel’, ‘subtle’ and more!
These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we’ll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease.
Want more practice?
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There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them?
In this episode, I’m teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you!
A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I’ve covered the most common!
Check out a list of all the states with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website: https://bit.ly/3YR2zc1
Get ready to read Atomic Habits 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 habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!)
Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words.
Let’s practice together today with a metronome to help you de...
Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation.
Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD
Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan: https://bit....
Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Read along with me and improve your pronunciation in English!
This is no easy challenge. Are you up for it?
For more pronunciation practice, grab my free 14-day pronunciation plan https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5
ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you’re working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its full potential. Today, follow along with me and learn just how you can use it for your English practice!
Looking to improve your English with ChatGPT? I’ve got you covered! Get my brand-new ChatGPT English Practice Guide here https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ
This step-by-step guide includes:
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Let’s read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace.
We’re reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling.
Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the episode! https://bit.ly/4bZJx8B
Practice 12 of the best tongue twisters in English to improve your pronunciation! Tongue twisters are some of the best ways to warm up your articulation muscles, get you ready for speaking, and you know what, they’re just fun!
For more tongue twisters, click here https://bit.ly/41U4Epj
Today, I’m answering questions from my New Sound students! We go into pronunciation questions to specific words, practice strategies, and details about incorporating breathwork into speech.
Got a question you want me to answer on the podcast next? Ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8
Cup or cop? Today we’re practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. wonder, color vs. collar, and cup vs. cop are what we’re practicing today!
Follow along with me and repeat these words out loud.
Keep practicing your pronunciation with me inside the FREE 14-day pronunciation plan! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5
If you’ve ever felt like fluency in English is just out of reach, this episode is for you.
Meet Lisando, Alex, Orsi, Anne, and Alain: My New Sound students who once felt stuck but found a way to transform their confidence, pronunciation, and fluency. In this episode, they share exactly how they did it.
If you’ve ever hesita...
Your mindset and emotions play a huge role in your confidence and clarity when speaking English. In this video, I want to remind you that transformation is possible—you just need the right tools and mindset. Whether you're working on your pronunciation, fluency, or self-expression, know that you are capable of growth, and I'm here to support you every step of the way!
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If you're learning English and feel like you're not making progress, you might be following advice that simply doesn’t work. In this video, I’m breaking down the most popular but not-so-great English tips, and what to do instead to actually improve your fluency, p...
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What is radical responsibility, and how subscribing to this idea can change your English (and your life)?
In this episode, I’m going to share my experience being part of a mastermind with 20 incredible businesswomen from across the U.S. and the valuable lessons I’ve learned about taking ownership of both life and busi...
Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp! We start on February 5! https://bit.ly/40CcyCd
Have you ever wondered WHY you should work on your pronunciation, and what is the best way to do it?
In this episode, I’m going to share with you tips on w...
Intonation in English is the secret to sounding clearer, more expressive, engaging and interesting! In today’s video, I’m going to share with you what intonation is and the key elements you need to know to start using even more intonation in your own speech.
Get the free practice guide to follow along with! https://bit.ly/4hkq18n
Get on the waitlist to join my signature program, New Sound! https://bit.ly/49q8RDB
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