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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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
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.
Jun 27, 2023 • 15min
331. 3 Things Successful English Learners Do Differently
What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I'm sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference. 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
Jun 23, 2023 • 6min
330. Why can't I use the right pronunciation when I talk to someone? TRY THIS
If you've ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you've done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I'm going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks. This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8 Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/GIyLHAGruI8
Jun 20, 2023 • 46min
329. Why is it so hard to be funny in a second language? (and other fun things) with Luke from Luke's English Podcast
Today I'm thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast! You might know Luke's English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes! In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I'm excited for you to listen in today Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast here. Luke's Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ Luke's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukesEnglishPodcast
Jun 16, 2023 • 51min
328. How You Think About Your English Affects Your Fluency
In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English. Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ Get my FREE monthly Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations PDF: https://bit.ly/41UMrpr
