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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 ...
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Want to build a personal brand without feeling fake as f*ck? Hosted by personal branding experts Sun Yi, Authentic As F*ck Podcast brings you behind the scenes of branding a personal brand. Tune in every Monday to get practical tips and inspiration to help build your personal brand that's authentic to YOU!
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Pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, we, they: It’s one of the first things we learn when starting to study English, but do you know how they are REALLY pronounced? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we’ll uncover the real pronunciation of English pronouns in everyday speech, and spoiler alert! It’s probably NOT the way you learned th…
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Now with the rise of AI, everything has become FAST. We look for short videos, quick wins, and AI tools that do everything for us. And while that’s amazing in so many ways, it can also make us believe that fluency should be something that’s easy, instant, or effortless. But here’s the truth: some things still take time, intention, and consistency. …
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In this interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katya, one of my amazing students who started learning English from scratch seven years ago. What’s even more incredible is that she did it all without ever living in an English-speaking country!! Katya takes us through her journey, from feeling stuck and frustrated to finding the brea…
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Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a book out loud with me! We’re reading the ‘Let Them’ book by Mel Robbins. Not only is it an excellent practice, it’s also a great way for us to understand how WE can adopt this theory in our lives. Download the PDF here to follow along and improve your vocabulary [Free!] https://bit.ly/…
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Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we’re going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us. I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your…
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In this episode, we’re tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like ‘queue’, ‘colonel’, ‘subtle’ and more! These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we’ll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease. Want more practice?…
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There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them? In this episode, I’m teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you! A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I’ve covered the most common! Check out a list of all the states with IPA (In…
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Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It’s such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referr…
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Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words. Let’s practice together today with a metronome t…
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Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation. Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: ht…
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ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you’re working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its full potential. Today, follow along with me and learn just how you can use it for your English practice! Looking to improve your English with ChatGPT? I’ve got you covered! Get my brand-new ChatGPT Engli…
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Let’s read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace. We’re reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the episode! https://bit.ly/4bZJx8B…
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Cup or cop? Today we’re practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. wonder, color vs. collar, and cup vs. cop are what we’re practicing today! Follow along with me and repeat these words out loud. Keep practicing your pronunciation with me inside the FREE 14-day pronunc…
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If you’ve ever felt like fluency in English is just out of reach, this episode is for you. Meet Lisando, Alex, Orsi, Anne, and Alain: My New Sound students who once felt stuck but found a way to transform their confidence, pronunciation, and fluency. In this episode, they share exactly how they did it. If you’ve ever hesitated in conversations, str…
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Your mindset and emotions play a huge role in your confidence and clarity when speaking English. In this video, I want to remind you that transformation is possible—you just need the right tools and mindset. Whether you're working on your pronunciation, fluency, or self-expression, know that you are capable of growth, and I'm here to support you ev…
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Join my free masterclass and transform the way you speak English: https://bit.ly/4jJUSNA If you're learning English and feel like you're not making progress, you might be following advice that simply doesn’t work. In this video, I’m breaking down the most popular but not-so-great English tips, and what to do instead to actually improve your fluency…
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Join my FREE 7-day pronunciation bootcamp: https://bit.ly/40CcyCd What is radical responsibility, and how subscribing to this idea can change your English (and your life)? In this episode, I’m going to share my experience being part of a mastermind with 20 incredible businesswomen from across the U.S. and the valuable lessons I’ve learned about tak…
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Order Veronica's new book "Identity Marketing" here: https://identitymarketingbook.com/ Warning: this episode might give you an identity crisis 😅 Veronica Romney is a marketing veteran, keynote speaker, and the author of Identity Marketing: How to Create Loyal, Lifelong Fans and a Legendary Brand (No Matter What You Sell). I asked Veronica about wh…
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Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp! We start on February 5! https://bit.ly/40CcyCd Have you ever wondered WHY you should work on your pronunciation, and what is the best way to do it? In this episode, I’m going to share with you tips on why you should work on your pronunciation, and explain how it can help you improve so many different elem…
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Intonation in English is the secret to sounding clearer, more expressive, engaging and interesting! In today’s video, I’m going to share with you what intonation is and the key elements you need to know to start using even more intonation in your own speech. Get the free practice guide to follow along with! https://bit.ly/4hkq18n Get on the waitlis…
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Watch AAF Episode 129 Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE7qmOqAfbS/ Scott Clary is the host of the Success Story podcast, a #1 Entrepreneurship and Top 10 Business show. With his background in sales and marketing, he was able to give a lot of tactical and practical tips you can use in growing your podcast, selling and marketing for your busines…
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Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a story out loud with me! We’re reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the video! https://bit.ly/4jfVHgGBy Hadar Shemesh
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In today’s episode, I’m answering questions from my students inside my membership, Beyond. Today you’ll get to hear questions like… [1:42] How can I find my natural voice in English? [13:12] How to improve similar vowel pairs like sheep/ship and pool/pull? [16:05] I feel like everyone speaks better English than me. How can I overcome this? And more…
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