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541. SHEEP vs. SHIP: English Vowel Pronunciation Practice Oct 27, 2026

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Can you hear the difference between SHEEP and SHIP, SEAT and SIT, or LEAVE and LIVE?

These two English vowel sounds, /i/ and /ɪ/, can be tricky to pronounce, so that's exactly what this short, quick practice episode will help you do.

Remember, improving your pronunciation isn't just about knowing how to make a sound. It's about hearing the difference, practicing it consistently, and eventually using it naturally when you speak.

Want to take your pronunciation to the next level?

Join my FREE Pronunciation Masterclass, where I'll teach you the 3 elements of clear, confident, and expressive English: https://bit.ly/4jHrxWu

540. The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Speaking English: Conversation with Kara Loewentheil Oct 20, 2026

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What if the thing holding you back in English isn't actually your English?

In this conversation, I sit down with my friend Kara Loewentheil, bestselling author of Take Back your Brain and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast, to talk about the thoughts, fear, perfectionism, and shame that can keep us from speaking up, even when we already have the language to communicate.

Learn more about Kara: 📖 Take Back Your Brain https://www.takebackyourbrainbook.com/ 🎙️ UnF*ck Your Brain https://apple.co/4yRtiVK Instagram: @karaloewentheil

Kara Loewentheil is the founder of The School of New Feminist Thought, the host of the internationally top-ranked podcast UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone (55 million downloads and counting), and the author of the instant national bestseller Take Back Your Brain: How A Sexist Society Gets in Your Head – and How to Get It Out, which made six bestseller charts including USA Today and The New York Times and has been translated into multiple languages.

539. English Tenses Made Easy: Practice Grammar AND Pronunciation Oct 13, 2026

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Want to use English tenses correctly without stopping to think about the grammar every time you speak?

In this lesson, we'll practice common English verbs across the past, present, and future using the simple, continuous, and perfect aspects.

But we're not just learning the grammar. We're practicing how these structures actually SOUND when you speak English naturally.

We'll practice with three common verbs: → MAKE → GET → TAKE

Want more practice like this? Check out my Grammar Master training here: https://bit.ly/4o1PPdb

538. Read Out Loud with me! Dare to Lead by BrenÃ© Brown | Pronunciation & Vocabulary practice Oct 06, 2026

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Want to improve your English pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and confidence? Read out loud with me!

In this episode, we're practicing with an excerpt from Dare to Lead by Brené Brown.

We'll practice together, break down useful vocabulary and expressions, work on pronunciation and rhythm, and shadow different parts of the text so you can practice sounding more natural and expressive in English.

Check out my other read aloud episodes here: https://bit.ly/4cFoiJV

537. Being introverted, sounding robotic, my story, and the Flap T | Answering your questions Oct 02, 2026

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You asked, we answered! In this Q&A, Christina and I answer questions from our Beyond community, Instagram, and YouTube audience. We got questions about pronunciation, fluency, confidence, creativity, and finding your own voice in a second language.

536. The 3 Ways to Pronounce -ED in English Sep 29, 2026

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How do you pronounce the -ED ending in English?

In this pronunciation lesson, I'll break down the 3 ways to pronounce -ED endings in English and show you how to know which pronunciation to use.

We'll practice words like:

👉 needed, ended, decided, waited 👉 played, enjoyed, called, loved, cleaned 👉 worked, watched, washed, laughed, asked

You'll also learn what happens to these sounds in connected speech, how to pronounce difficult consonant clusters, and why dropping the final sound can sometimes make it sound like you're using the wrong tense

535. Relocation Diaries: 3 Years Later Sep 25, 2026

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It's been nearly two years since I last shared a Relocation Diaries episode. In January of 2024, I relocated to Barcelona, Spain with my family. A few months later, my content-marketing director, Christina, moved to Spain, too!

In this video, we share our experiences about how life has been now that we are more settled in the country, what it feels like to integrate into a new country, the challenges we've overcome, and the challenges we're still facing, and of course…updates about my language journey 😉

Check out more Relocation Diaries episodes here: https://bit.ly/relocation-diaries

How to Think FAST and get to the POINT without OVERTHINKING [LIMITED TIME] Sep 22, 2026

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Have you ever been asked a question in English and suddenly realized you have NO idea how to organize what you want to say?

You know you have thoughts. You know you have opinions. But when it's time to speak, you start thinking about your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, whether you sound smart enough, whether people understand you… and suddenly your point disappears.

In this training, I'll show you how to think faster, organize your ideas, and get to the point when speaking English.

If you tend to overthink, ramble, go on tangents, freeze when someone asks for your opinion, or feel like only a small part of YOU comes out when you speak English, this training is for you.

At the end, I also invite you to join my NEW Challenge: Show Up & Speak Up from October 1 - 7. Sign up TODAY! 🔥 https://bit.ly/4Aj7Qu3

[Bonus] You Speak English. But Are You Actually Showing Up? | JOIN THE CHALLENGE Sep 18, 2026

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You know English. Maybe you even use it every day.

But when you speak English, how much of YOU actually shows up?

Because there's a big difference between speaking English and speaking UP in English.

If you're ready to stop waiting until you feel ready, join me for SHOW UP & SPEAK UP, my 7-Day Speaking-Power Challenge.

For seven days, we're going to get you out of your head and get you SPEAKING.

The challenge starts October 1st.

👉 Join here: https://bit.ly/4Aj7Qu3

It's time to stop showing up as 20% of yourself in English.

Come show us what 100% of you sounds like.

534. Tongue twisters to improve your pronunciation: From EASY to HARD Sep 15, 2026

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Let's practice tongue twisters! These exercises are aimed at improving your pronunciation and clarity in English. These aren't easy, but hang in there ;)

Want more tongue twisters? Check out this episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/458/

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