The InFluency Podcast

Has it ever happened to you that you wanted to say ‘body’ but it came out as ‘buddy’ instead? Or maybe you never noticed that these two words should be pronounced differently because they sound the same to you? If you sometimes confuse vowel pairs in English, this episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll go over some of the key vowel distinctions in English and will help you perceive the difference between each two vowels, and then – how to pronounce and practice them. Here are separate videos on some of the vowel pairs you might want to watch: Sheep vs. Ship vowels https://youtu.be/Y3OKnbAaWSs Bed vs. Bad https://youtu.be/8wEuD-k-qdo Cap-Cup-Cop vowels https://youtu.be/f3xmPl34lso POOL vs. PULL vowels https://youtu.be/c9V4JqRhPdo a full Pronunciation Masterclass on all English Vowels + PDF of IPA CHART FREE Download https://youtu.be/9E6F57s-V7U Finally, use Sprints with Free PDFs to practice vowel pairs and other English sounds: Sprint #1 https://hadarshemesh.com/spr1 Sprint #2 https://hadarshemesh.com/spr2 Sprint #3 https://hadarshemesh.com/spr3 Morning Pronunciation Routine https://youtu.be/l69yZ5xabbo

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I’ll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we’re going to talk about the word ‘chaos’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: chaos: kei-yaas [IPA: keɪɑːs] chaotic: kei-yaa-dik [IPA: keɪɑːɾɪk] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

Learn how to handle criticism about your English language skills, overcome imposter syndrome, and respond to negative comments. Strategies include controlling emotional response, accepting constructive feedback, and seeking support. Build confidence as a speaker by rejecting criticism, questioning critics, and developing resilience.

My students and community members are truly inspiring. In these What’s Possible episodes, I’ll have a conversation with them about their journey, and in particular what has worked for them and led them to change the circumstances in their lives (for the better!). In this episode, Soraya will tell you about her journey, and the struggles she had to overcome to become a confident speaker. She’ll also tell you why failing an English exam ended up being better than passing it! Watch the video version of the interview here. If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

TH is such a fun sound to practice because you get results fast – if you practice it correctly! This TH lesson is one of dozens of lessons inside my program New Sound. NEW SOUND is the only program for speakers of English as a second language that focuses on everything you really need to own your voice in English and find the freedom you deserve, by simplifying pronunciation, intonation, and stress. In this episode, you’ll get to practice the TH in a simple and effective way, and also get a taste of what it’s like to learn with me in my program. Check it out here: https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound2021 In the program you’ll also learn about intonation, rhythm, stress, phrasing, breathing, voice, body language, fluency strategies, building your vocabulary, effective practice, building habits, and so much more! Everything you need to transform your English. Go here to watch the video version of this episode: https://theaccentsway.com/th-sound-lesson/

If English is not your native language, does it mean you have to compromise on the things you want to achieve in your life? Listening to the stories in this episode, you’ll see that the answer is absolutely not. But it wasn’t always like that. For my students who you will meet in this episode, English used to be a huge obstacle that was impossible to overcome. But with the right strategy, practice technique and mindset, they were able to make an incredible transformation in their English that led to making incredible changes in their lives, well-being, confidence, self-worth, and even salary! These are the stories of my New Sound students. Each of these remarkable individuals shares about their English journey, and especially their moments of success – a true testament to the fact that English doesn’t have to be a barrier in our lives. And if you have the right roadmap, getting to that point is closer than you think. If you’d like to know how YOU can see similar results in your life, I’m inviting you to click here to learn about my transformational program, New Sound: https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/ Watch the episode and hear how Orsi Csernák started teaching English and giving tours around Budapest in English, and how Sergio Mendes really took things to the next level, and together with Orsi, has recorded about 600 videos, showing up in English one day after another. You’ll also get to know Alma Vivero, who wears her accent with pride and converse confidently and freely in English; Leia Santos, who hosted speaking sessions with other NS members, inspired, and guided them; Barbara Myszka who gained confidence to negotiate for a higher salary; and Ekaterina Ratsina who took initiative and decided to give a full lecture in English in front of 50 people.

In this episode we’re going to listen to a Q&A session about mindset from the English Fluency Festival event. You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://theaccentsway.com/mispro-signup/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

Explore the illusion of learning in English language acquisition, the importance of putting knowledge into practice, and the Pareto principle in English learning. Learn how to avoid feeling stuck by asking three important questions and determine your progress and next learning goal.

Today’s episode is more personal, as I’ll be sharing with you what I’ve been up to in my life and business over the past few months and the lessons I’ve learned! The English Fluency Festival is an event full of: ?Live learning with me! ?Implementation workshops with our professional English coaches ? Conversation groups to practice English and make new friends LIVE Q&As and coaching Fun challenges, prizes, and more! ?? And it’s FREE!

The podcast discusses the importance of confidence in speaking English, providing strategies to improve fluency and pronunciation. They share exercises, mindset tips, and resources to enhance proficiency. The hosts emphasize embracing English as a friend, facing fears, and managing negative thoughts to build confidence.