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Let’s say you have a job interview tomorrow morning. And let’s say you haven’t reached your English breakthrough just yet, and you feel a little insecure about your English (and by little I mean you’re so anxious you can’t sleep). Since you don’t have enough time to become 100% fluent overnight, but you have to look confident to get that job – here’s what you’re left with. You gotta FAKE IT. But how can you fake confidence? Glad you asked. In this episode, I’m going to share with you 6 things that will make you sound and appear powerful and confident in English, even when you’re not. And the best part? When you fake it, it does affect your inner state and you become more relaxed and cool, and when you’re relaxed and cool, guess what? Your English is more fluent. Pssst… external work is NOT enough. So here are more materials that will help you complete the transformation: – 10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency: https://theaccentsway.com/speak-english-fluently/ – Afraid to make mistakes in English? WATCH THIS: https://theaccentsway.com/communication-over-perfection/ – How to stop translating in your head: 5-steps to get stuck LESS and speak FASTER in English: https://theaccentsway.com/stop-translating/ – How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English: https://theaccentsway.com/speaking-with-confidence/ – Why do I feel like a fraud every time I speak English? | The Impostor Syndrome: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/11/ – How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Podcast]: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/ – Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy: https://youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: 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/

If you feel like your voice is soft, stuck, broken, nasal, partial, annoying, monotone, weak, strange, weird, or loud… I want you to take a moment and remember that your voice is probably the NUMBER ONE asset you have, that allows you to express yourself: who you are, what you want, what you think, where you’re going. Now, I know that people don’t always have access to vocal training, and have no idea what to do to improve their voice quality (even though every person should have access to such a thing, not only public speakers, actors, and singers). That is why, in this episode, I share with you a live broadcast I did on Instagram where we had an intriguing conversation about voice (and beyond) Here’s what some of the people shared in the conversation: Jessuss said: “I started to talk in English, my whole body was so tense, imagine my voice”. “Sometimes it feels I sound rude. It might be due to speaking loudly I don’t why” – shared Marta. “For me, it’s not about losing my voice, rather, it’s more about controlling facial expressions and spicing up my voice and body language. I feel like it’s hard to be natural when you plan all of your gestures ahead” – said Sherif. So as you can see, if you don’t feel comfortable with your voice – you’re not alone. And I’m here to help! In this episode, I talk about all things related to voice – how it’s created, why we are uncomfortable with it, and what we can do to improve the quality of our speaking voice. Make sure to also listen to Episode 38 that complements this conversation – Improve Your Speaking Voice in ENGLISH with these Vocal Exercises: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/38/ Here are more episodes about the voice: – Do you change your voice when you speak English? Here’s why: https://theaccentsway.com/change-your-voice-in-english/ – A list with powerful speeches from movies for you to practice: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-speaking-voice-in-english – Improve your Intonation YT playlist: https://bit.ly/35Vmc64 Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: 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/

Explore the importance of controlling your speaking voice in conveying emotions and messages. Learn exercises, dancing, singing, and laughter techniques to improve your voice. Discover techniques for improving your speaking voice in English, including finding the right placement and developing a fuller tone. Gain confidence through using monologues to express emotions. Harness the power of voices and try out vocal exercises in different languages.

Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary, this episode is going to give you the most productive and effective ways to do that. In this episode, you will learn: – What words you ACTUALLY need to practice and learn. – A clear and simple technique for using new words when speaking – The things you should STOP doing so you can actually start seeing results. Don’t forget to download my FREE monthly vocabulary planner so you can keep track of all your words and have easy access to my vocabulary building technique: https://theaccentsway.com/freebie-163-vocabulary/ Apps mentioned in the episode: Evernote https://evernote.com Note app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109 Some videos from me that you could find extremely useful for your English: How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 Method: https://youtu.be/KXt9dhDtYAE #1 STRATEGY of how to become FLUENT in English [why you DON’T NEED to ‘sound like a native speaker] https://youtu.be/0V0WeEnsec0 Ask me anything! Go to ‘ask Hadar’ on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/

As non-native speakers we sometimes tend to settle for a basic word instead of a more specific, accurate, or sophisticated word. Yes, I get it. The reason why this happens is because we feel limited and bored with the words that are available to us. Of course, we know a lot more words in English, we just don’t seem to use them as often. Watch my previous video about vocabulary to see why: https://youtu.be/bd6iGLmUssQ In this new episode I will help you understand how to integrate more words into your speaking and how to make your speech more varied and interesting (so instead of saying the same basic words, I’m offering a few different expressions to 8 VERY commonly used words). To see a list of those words with example sentences go here: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-sound-smart-in-english/ Do you use any other expressions instead of the ones I mentioned? Let me know in the comments on the episode’s page. Ask me anything! Go to ‘ask Hadar’ on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ Practice your vocabulary with Youglish: https://youglish.com/  

Getting stuck in English is so frustrating!! There are many reasons why we get stuck when speaking a second language, and while we want to do the in-depth work so we can become completely fluent, we also need the tools to know what to do WHEN this is happening to you. (Guess what, you can come out of it like a winner!) In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.  What to do when you get stuck 2.  How to prevent it from happening next time Get my emergency list of phrases that’ll get you UNSTUCK anytime: http://theaccentsway.com/GETTING-STUCK Join our Facebook community to practice them in conversations with real people: https://theaccentsway.com/influency-community/ Ask me anything! Go to ‘ask Hadar’ on my website: https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ This can help too: How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your Challenges Using The Fluency Wheel: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/26/ #1 STRATEGY to become FLUENT in English [and why you DON’T NEED to ‘speak like a native speaker’]: https://youtu.be/0V0WeEnsec0 10 Things You Should Stop Doing if you Want to Speak English Fluently: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/05/

Got a QUESTION about English? Pronunciation? Confidence? Ask Hadar! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ There are a lot of wonderful groups on Facebook whose goal is to allow people to practice their English, and as in the case of any other group online, there are some things you need to know, especially if you’re a woman, in order to stay safe and active in the group. 1.   You don’t need to put up with anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 2.   You have any right to stand your ground and respond to any harassing or offensive comments. Speak back, and report to the admin or moderators of the group. 3.   As a community member, if you encounter any inappropriate irrelevant comment or behavior towards other members, offer your support, comment on that, and report to the admin/moderators. Make it a safe environment for everyone. 4.   You don’t have to respond to private messages and friend requests. Feel free to ignore them if they’re unwelcome, and if they’re rude or aggressive – report and by all means block them. 5.   Limit your time online. Keep in mind that while online groups and resources can be very helpful, they’re also pretty time-consuming. In addition, make sure you’re pro-active, and that you’re not just there for passive learning. Read safety advice from Facebook: What should I do if I’m being bullied, harassed, or attacked by someone on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/help/116326365118751 Join our Facebook community (and we’ll do our best to keep you safe): 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/

Greg Smith is a public speaking coach and TEDx speaker. Author of the book ‘Speak like a Pro Without Looking like a Jack@$$, a Practical Guide for Speaking Effectively in Any Situation’. Greg Works as an instructor in the School of Communication at Youngstown State University (Ohio, USA) and specializes in interpersonal communication and public speaking. In this episode, Greg and I dive into a deep conversation about public speaking. He’s going to share with you how to overcome stage fright and speak confidently in public. You’ll learn how storytelling and authenticity are the key to becoming a great speaker, and also, why non-native speakers have an advantage BECAUSE of their accent. Greg’s website: https://gospeaklikeapro.com/ Greg’s Podcast: https://bit.ly/2xRGIrD Learn American Intonation and Public Speaking with Shonda Rhimes: https://youtu.be/XzLhwM4nwco How To Get Over The Fear Of Being Judged When Speaking English: https://youtu.be/lEG4jn4Zfj4 Join our InFluency community on Facebook: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-challenge/ – the best place to practice English online for free. 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/

Do you want to teach your kids English at home while you’re in quarantine? In this episode I’m going to share a few tips on how to make English accessible, fun and simple for your children, nephews or neighbors’ kids (without using screens and without spending too much money or time) and what is the best lesson you can teach your child (hint, it has nothing to do with grammar, pronunciation). Now, If you’re a non-native speaker, you might have toyed with the idea of teaching your kids English, but then thought to yourself: “But I STILL MAKE MISTAKES! Am I enough to teach my kids English? I should get them a real English teacher!” In this episode, you’ll see why teaching your kids even if your English is not perfect, is probably the best thing you can do for them. Or maybe you want to teach them at home (especially now, during Covid-19 where most families are quarantined in their homes) but you have no idea where to start. You’ll get a few practical tips so you’ll know where to start, with simple English lessons at home or by incorporating more English in your day-to-day life. I’ll also talk about how to teach kids pronunciation and other gems that will help support your kids as confident English speakers. Join our InFluency community on Facebook: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/ - the best place to practice English online for free. FREE PRACTICE MATERIALS In this episode, I mention a few resources you can use to improve YOUR pronunciation and practice along with your kid. Here’s a list of videos explaining sounds with a FREE practice sheet + audio recording download : American L: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/american-l/ Flap T+R: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/flap-t-r/ Flap T&D: https://youtu.be/WAs5kPfl_OY + practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/t-d-freebie/ Ow as in go: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/ow-as-in-go/ American R: https://hadarshemesh.com/the-r-in-english-podcast-freebie/