The InFluency Podcast
Hadar Shemesh
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.
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
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Aug 4, 2023 • 53min
341. Pronunciation & Inspiration with Sim Ahmadu
In this episode, I speak with coach and ESL teacher Sim Ahmadu about her journey from growing up in a small village without any knowledge of English, to becoming an accent and communication coach for a global IT company in Nigeria. This episode was originally published on Sep 24, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/j6Zwo-BeVqM Follow Sim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddigitalbee/ Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DDigitalBee
Aug 1, 2023 • 57min
340. How To Use Your Voice To Get What You Want | Interview With Author Samara Bay 🔥
This is an interview you DON’T want to miss. The incredible author, speech coach and dear friend of mine, Samara Bay, is back on my channel, this time with her NEW BOOK Permission to Speak! https://www.samarabay.com/book In this interview, Samara shares what it means to be vulnerable in a language, how to regain your power and strength in your voice, and more about her book Permission to Speak, (and a special discussion about the chapter on the sounds of English). Order Permission to Speak now: https://www.samarabay.com/book Get Samara’s free warm-up: https://www.samarabay.com/goodies Samara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/
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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
339. Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress and Improve Speaking Skills with Ori Keren
In this episode, I talk with yoga and breathing coach Ori Keren. Ori has developed a way to reduce stress using yoga, breathing, movement, and mindfulness. Ori also shares in this episode how to optimize your breath so you can improve your communication skills and voice. This episode was originally published on Jun 24, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/-7MF_gRyj1c Check out Ori’s website: https://www.orikerenyoga.com/ Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orikerenyoga/
Jul 25, 2023 • 14min
338. Do you sound rude in English? Try doing this
Have you ever been told that you sound “rude” in English, or maybe you just feel like you’re lacking the same expression in your voice like you do in your native language? Today I’m sharing with you a few reasons why you might come across as “rude” and some exercises you can try! Get more examples of direct vs. indirect communication on my website! https://bit.ly/3q4AbF8 Check out these other episodes: How to sound interesting in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/ Tone of voice: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tone-of-voice/ Why your voice changes in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/
Jul 21, 2023 • 55min
337. Different Levels in the Classroom with Bruno Miceli
In this episode, I talk with English teacher Bruno Miceli about learning and teaching in a multilevel classroom, how to make our learning more effective, and how to come up with teaching ideas. This episode was originally published on Apr 29, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/0urY0ac1C3g Follow Bruno on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inglespelocontexto/
Jul 18, 2023 • 11min
336. How to become a better English Speaker (without saying a word!)
Is it hard to keep a conversation going in English, or do you ever just feel like you aren’t as good of a communicator as you’d like to be? In this episode, I’m sharing three tips for how to become a better communicator when English isn’t your first language, so you can keep the conversation flowing, build deeper connections and speak freely with others. Cuz that’s what it’s all about! Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn
Jul 14, 2023 • 48min
335. Amplify Your Voice with Mary Chan
In this episode, I talk to podcast strategist, voice coach, and voice over artist, Mary Chan, about how to use your voice to share your message in an authentic way. This episode was originally published on Apr 22, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/PPxnMGchWYs Check out Mary’s website http://www.organizedsound.ca/ Listen to her podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/podcast/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/
Jul 11, 2023 • 10min
334. Simplify your pronunciation with these English tricks
Download your FREE practice sheet with all 11 hacks: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq There are many tricky things about English, we all know that. But did you know there are MANY tricks that will actually make your life EASIER in English? Today, I’m sharing with you 11 of my most favorite hacks that will make pronunciation in English easier, more effortless, and you will sound BETTER! I even made it easy for you to implement what I teach you today with my FREE pronunciation cheatsheet with words and sentences for you to practice on your own: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq
Jul 7, 2023 • 57min
333. Culture, Identity, and Language with English Teachers Chris & Nick
In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country. This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8 Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn
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Jul 4, 2023 • 18min
332. How to stop REPEATING yourself, ORGANIZE your thoughts, and speak TO THE POINT
Do you feel it’s hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You’re not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I’ve been getting on exactly this topic. In this episode, I’ll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.
