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436. No more levels – what's your Speaker Stage in English? Oct 08, 2024

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Take the free quiz and determine your speaker stage in English https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e

If you think that progress is only about going from A1 to C2 – think again! Your progress as a non-native speaker goes beyond your proficiency level.

In a person's language journey, there are 5 typical speaker types, each characterized by a certain behavior and mindset.

And guess what – no one has tried to identify those types before – UNTIL NOW!!

In my BRAND NEW QUIZ, I'll tell you your speaker type … And share my *secret* tips to get to the next stage so your fluency can go from 🐌 to 🚀!!! Click here to take the quiz! 💃 https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e

435. Beyond the books: English learning for curious minds Oct 04, 2024

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In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what's exciting and challenging about relocating.

Alistair also talks about his podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds, where he combines cool stories and history with language learning. He shares how he makes difficult ideas easier to understand and explains why listening is such an important skill. Get useful tips and advice for building confidence in your English!

Listen to my interview with Alastair on his channel: https://youtu.be/a9jL3MqfVMw

Listen to some of Alastair's favorite episodes from his podcast here: Liquid Gold | The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/maple-syrup Fredric Tudor | The Ice King: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ice-king The Affair Of The Diamond Necklace: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/affair-diamond-necklace The Haitian Revolution: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/haitian-revolution How TikTok Took Over The World: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/tik-tok The Marvel Universe: http://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/marvel-universe Prince Andrew | The Black Sheep of The Royal Family: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/prince-andrew

Learn more about Alastair and his work by visiting his website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/

434. Why you still make grammar mistakes in English even when you know the rule Oct 01, 2024

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Have you ever wondered why your grammar is nearly perfect when you write, but when you start speaking, you can't use any of it? In this episode, I'll dive into why this happens and share tips on how to change it. We'll explore why you struggle to apply grammar rules in real-time, the difference between writing and speaking, and how you can train your brain to make grammar automatic when you speak.

For more grammar exercises, check out my program, Sprint Master, where you will improve your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more in short, 10-minute daily exercises. https://bit.ly/3zGqKQX

433. What to Do When You Hit a Plateau in English? [Revisiting favorite episodes] Sep 27, 2024

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We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast.

What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… You're stuck. You no longer move forward. It happens in so many different areas in life; losing weight, working out, in relationships… but also in English.

You learn new words, build your confidence, improve your pronunciation… but after a while… you feel like nothing else is changing and again you find yourself on that silly hamster wheel.

How can you get to the next level?

In this episode, I'll share with you 5 ways to reach a new peak and get out of that annoying plateau.

Full transcript and more information is here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/25/

432. He taught at the British Council for 25+ years – here are his tips for learners Sep 24, 2024

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I had the chance to interview Craig Wealand, the host of InglesPodcast, and an English teacher for more than 20 years! He shared his experiences as a teacher, Spanish learner, podcaster and more. I really enjoyed this episode, and I hope you will too!

Listen to Craig's podcast: https://inglespodcast.com/

Learn with Craig: https://www.englishcraig.com/

431. 13 Things I've Learned as a Teacher [Revisiting favorite episodes] Sep 20, 2024

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We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast.

I've been an accent and fluency coach for over 10 years. It hasn't always been easy but it was always gratifying. I've learned new things about English and about my teaching, and I want to share these things with you.

Full transcript and more information is here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/07/

430. Scheduling meetings: Essential phrases and how to say them Sep 17, 2024

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Can we schedule a meeting for Monday at 9 AM? I'm sorry, I'm going to have to cancel our meeting. Whether you're scheduling, confirming a meeting, or canceling a meeting, today we're going to talk about essential phrases you can use in everyday English – with a focus on pronunciation and connected speech!

Download the FREE practice sheet with even more useful phrases to practice along with: https://bit.ly/3MOxYp4

429. It's not too late to achieve your 2024 goals. Here's how. Sep 13, 2024

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The end of 2024 is near – maybe you set some goals for yourself back in January, and even though you'd really love to achieve them, you're not sure HOW exactly to do that. The good news is…we still have a quarter left in the year! If you're wondering how to turn around your practice and get inspired, motivated and determined to achieve your goals, there is a way. 💪

My membership, Beyond, is now open until Tuesday, September 17! We've been keeping it a secret for a while now, because we've been making big changes inside. Today, I'll tell you about what's inside and how it can help you stay on track and achieve the goals you set for yourself in 2024. Click here to learn more https://hadarshemesh.com/beyond/

428. How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect [Revisiting favorite episodes] Sep 06, 2024

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We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast.

Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it "The Compound Effect", and it holds for a lot of things in life. In this episode, I'll discuss how I've realized it's deeply relevant to English learning and speaking. I experienced it in acting school, in the accent training courses I took, and in the past decade in teaching and building my business. I see it in my students as well, as they put in the work day in day out, not seeing immediate results but then reach a breakthrough and impact other people around them.

See more information and links here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/

427. How to identify syllables in English: Foundations for Pronunciation Sep 03, 2024

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What exactly is a syllable? You may have heard this term a lot, but were never sure how to identify it on your own. Understanding syllables is essential to building a foundation for your pronunciation practice. So today, I'll explain what a syllable is in English, how to divide a word into syllables, and how it will help your English practice.

Get your FREE syllables practice sheet here! https://bit.ly/3Z9DauZ

For more syllable practice, check out these videos: Schwa – the BEST vowel sound in English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/schwa/ How to Find the Primary Stress in Words https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-find-the-primary-stress-in-words/ How to find the stress in long words (words with suffixes) https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/long-words/

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