The InFluency Podcast

Hadar Shemesh
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12 snips
Jan 1, 2020 • 27min

4. Why pronunciation is important when learning a language

Pronunciation is the door to understanding and mastering spoken English. It’s the secret of speaking with confidence and communicating clearly. In this episode, I pinpoint the reasons why learning pronunciation is crucial if you want to make an impact and not compromise your message. Because this is really what it’s all about. It’s not about you sounding more American and losing your identity. It’s about you feeling amazing in your own skin when you communicate in English. Link to Podcast episode 2 Link to the magazine If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash 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.  You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free. 
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Jan 1, 2020 • 16min

3. How to Stay Motivated When Learning English

Learning English can easily get boring, and soon you may find yourself doing something else and beating yourself up for not keeping up with your studies. If this scenario rings a bell, this episode is for you so tune in and give yourself a motivation boost! 00:00 – Introduction – comfort zones are great until they’re not 03:50 – Remember your WHY – what do you wish for yourself that requires speaking English? 05:30 – Make it interesting – some ideas for creating your own practice exercises  07:50 – Stay focused and keep the flow – what you need to do in order to see results 11:00 – Set clear and specific goals – you don’t want your learning process to be overwhelming 13:10 – Make it sustainable – start small and keep it small, you’re in it for the long haul 14:30 – Friendly advice If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash 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. You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free.
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37 snips
Jan 1, 2020 • 32min

2. Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach | My story

When I was 21 I moved to NYC dreaming to become a working actress. But I had one BIG obstacle. My English. I had a thick accent and I wasn’t fluent. In this episode, I share with you how I transformed from being a timid speaker of English to a pronunciation expert and fluency coach who runs a thriving online business, and how I get to do what I love teaching students from all around the world who inspire me every day. This is my story. Links to resources mentioned in the video:    My story (why I do what I do) The schwa (the key to American Pronunciation) If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash 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.  You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook - the best place to practice English online for free. 
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Dec 28, 2019 • 8min

1. Why I started a Podcast

Welcome to my new podcast, In.Fluency, where I’ll discuss English, pronunciation learning and teaching, how to really make a difference and become a fluent and confident English speaker. In this first episode, I’ll share with you the reasons why I chose to start my own podcast, who it is for, and what you’re gonna find here.  If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash 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.  You want to improve but you need to practice? Join our community on Facebook – the best place to practice English online for free. 

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