The InFluency Podcast

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376. How to stop avoiding conversations and start conquering them – an interview with my student, Daniela Jan 30, 2024

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What does it take to overcome your fear in English and express yourself freely and completely?

In this episode I interview my student, Daniela Vašinková, who lives in the Czech Republic. We talk about Daniela's story of learning English (without having ever lived in an English speaking country), and how she went from avoiding all conversations, to becoming the outgoing, influential and incredible speaker that she is today.

Daniela was a student of mine in my signature program, New Sound (get on the waitlist here https://bit.ly/48NUVSP), and a pillar in my membership community, Beyond!

Beyond is now closed for registration, but you can join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/3ujoc8I

375. Start practicing English consistently with these steps Jan 23, 2024

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You know you should practice your English, but it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin, what to study, or how to do it effectively. Today I'll walk you through the essential elements you need to begin practicing more consistently in English.

Add a quick, easy and fun daily 10-minute practice to your routine for free! Become a Sprint Rookie: https://bit.ly/43pCotf

Videos to help you know what to focus on and practice more effectively:

15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for English Learners https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/
Get fluent in English FASTER – 3 Unconventional and effective strategies https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/3-ways-to-improve-english-fast/
The method I use to teach pronunciation (Pronunciation & Productivity tips inside!) https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/my-method-to-teach-pronunciation/
Do you really need feedback to improve? The answer might surprise you https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/do-you-need-feedback/
How to stop REPEATING yourself, ORGANIZE your thoughts, and speak TO THE POINT https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-be-concise-in-english/

374. How to REALLY set English goals you will achieve in 2024 (+ a special invitation!) Jan 16, 2024

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Join the 7-Day Start Strong Challenge for free: https://bit.ly/41XW8UM

How can you actually set goals that you are excited about and that you'll commit to in 2024?

In this episode, we'll talk about how you can start and stay strong in 2024 by creating goals that set you up for success.

And, if you want to set your goals with me, build habits that last, get more practice, speaking opportunities and lots more, I'm inviting you to our Start Strong Challenge from January 22 – 28. It's 100% FREE!

Join the challenge today. We start January 22! https://bit.ly/41XW8UM

373. Can listening to different accents RUIN your pronunciation? Jan 09, 2024

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Have you ever thought that listening to different accents might confuse you or slow down your progress in English? This is a concern that I've heard a lot over the years, and today I'll share the truth about what listening to different accents and dialects can actually do to your English.

372. 3 strategies that will help you stop translating and start thinking in English! Jan 02, 2024

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Do you want to begin thinking in English more? Naturally, it can be challenging to switch from thinking in your native language to English. But today, I'm sharing with you three strategies that I've used myself to start thinking in English.

Are you already using any of these strategies? Let me know!

371. 10 Common Words in Medicine and How to Pronounce Them Dec 29, 2023

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Anesthesia, syringe, malignant tumor…so many words that look intimidating in medicine, but are essential to know! In today's episode, I'll share 10 common words used in medicine, what they mean, and how to pronounce them.

Download the free PDF to follow along with the audio and see the definition, IPA transcription, and example sentences: https://bit.ly/3TCKCMz

Whether you need to go to a doctor and use English, or you just want to brush up on your medical vocabulary, you'll enjoy this episode!

370. How to pronounce "has to", "have to" and "had to" in connected speech Dec 26, 2023

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We use "has to", "have to" and "had to" all the time when we speak, but did you know that something interesting happens to them in connected speech? Find out how in this episode.

Connected speech in English – why do we need it? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/

How to connect words in American English? | Tips & Tricks https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/

369. 3 types of English mistakes and how they HELP your fluency Dec 19, 2023

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You've heard that making mistakes are bad…but what if I told you that making mistakes can actually improve your English and get you closer to your fluency goals? In today's episode, we're talking about three different types of mistakes in English, and how you can use each mistake to learn from it and identify what you need to work on to overcome those challenges.

Practice your English through daily, effective fun repetitions using my SPRINTS! https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-rookie/

Transcribe your speech using Descript https://www.descript.com/

Get my free ChatGPT guide and boost your English practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/chatgpt-freebie/

368. The different ways to pronounce O in English Dec 14, 2023

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Hot, work, photo, who…these words all have the letter 'O' in them, but each O is pronounced completely different! In this lesson, I'll teach you the different pronunciations of the letter O in American English, and how to develop a method for pronouncing it accurately when you're not sure.

Watch the full video version of it here: https://youtu.be/nsCyAWyqn4k

367. Pronunciation Q&A with me: Answering your questions Dec 08, 2023

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Ready for a Q&A with me? I'm answering all questions about pronunciation. Here's a sneak peek of what we cover in today's episode: