The InFluency Podcast

In this episode I’m talking about one of the best tools for improving our fluency and communication in general in English: making a video of yourself speaking in English. You’ll get some great tips that will make you a confident and present English speaker. To watch the video and take a behind-the-scenes tour in my studio go here: https://theaccentsway.com/making-videos/ Join my FREE community where we practice with videos https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ Beyond – my incredible English practice community: https://hadarshemesh.com/join-beyond/ More videos to boost your Fluency: Fluency YouTube Playlist https://bit.ly/3mieexT

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 ‘restaurant’. Here’s a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: restaurant: rest-raant [IPA: restrɑːnt] 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://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

Do English phrasal verbs stress you out? Are you obsessed with understanding how to use them to the point that you find yourself getting stuck when communicating in English? If you do, this episode is for you. I’m gonna talk about the consequences of not using phrasal verbs when speaking English and how to avoid the biggest mistake when learning and practicing phrasal verbs, using my pronunciation confidence method. What are your favorite phrasal verbs in English? How do YOU learn them? Do you find it easy or hard? Let me know in the comments or DM me at @hadar.accentsway. Link to pronunciation confidence method episode: https://youtu.be/8efar0nSZ3Q Download Monthly Vocabulary Builder and use it for learning new phrasal verbs here https://bit.ly/3xOEWjN Join InFluency Community to practice new phrasal verbs you learn https://bit.ly/3iRFLV6

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 words ‘ear’, ‘year’, and ‘here’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: ear: eer [IPA: ɪr] year: yeer [IPA: jɪr] here: heer [IPA: hɪr] If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.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://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

In this episode, you’ll learn how to speak fast in English WITHOUT compromising your clarity. I will also talk about the difference between GOOD fast and BAD fast speech, and how by applying the three points I teach you in this episode you’ll be able to master the American rhythm and intonation. To watch the full video click here: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-faster/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.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://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

In this episode, I’m hosting Ethan from RealLife English and Learn English with TV Series. Here’s what we talked about: • How to identify your motivations for learning • How to build strong learning habits • Speaking and practicing with native vs. non-native speakers • The challenges and advantages of cross-cultural communication. Ethan is passionate about innovative learning strategies, and is dedicated to developing new ways for global speakers to connect and communicate. Check out the Real Life English app: https://reallifeglobal.com/app/ Here’s where you can connect with Ethan: RealLife English on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLifeEnglishBH Learn English with TV Series on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/learnenglishwithtvseries Podcast – https://reallifeglobal.com/radio-podcast/ Website – https://reallifeglobal.com/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

What do you do when people don’t understand you? Do you repeat what you said? Do you stop speaking? Do you feel bad? When we speak a second language (and even in our first language), people may not understand us 100% of the time. This can be because of pronunciation, sentence structure, choice of words, and many other reasons. There’s no reason to feel bad about it – it’s part of speaking a second language. Yet, it’s always a learning opportunity. In this episode, I’ll share some tips to help you deal with this communication barrier and know what to do when it happens, so you can be better understood and feel good about yourself all at the same time! More helpful episodes for you: How to Use Your Voice in ENGLISH to Sound Powerful and Confident https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english/ Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here’s why https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ How to sound interesting in English https://theaccentsway.com/intonation-pitch/ Boost PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY https://theaccentsway.com/sprint-with-hadar/ Improve Your Pronunciation With These Effective Exercises https://theaccentsway.com/english-pronunciation-exercises/

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 different ways to pronounce the word ‘toward’. Here’s a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: toward: tuh-word [IPA: təˈwɔːrd] or tword [IPA: twɔːrd] or tord [IPA: tɔːrd] 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://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for English teaching that’s not right for them because it’s comfortable and they don’t believe they can find something better. They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher for them because it’s either close to home, it’s familiar, it’s cheap, they feel bad leaving the teacher, it doesn’t require them to do any research, or it simply allows them to stay in their comfort zone. Have YOU ever taken English classes with a private teacher or in a group, but still felt STUCK? Are you learning English and wondering how you can improve your training? Are you teaching English and looking to take your work to the next level? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is a must-watch for you! Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.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/

In this discussion, Sun Yi, the founder of Night Owls, shines a light on the art of authentic storytelling and its impact on personal and professional branding. With over 20 years in digital branding, he emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in storytelling to foster connections. The conversation also covers navigating identity through language, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique voices. Sun shares techniques for simplifying complex stories and highlights the role of social media in building meaningful relationships.