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346. Vowel Practice with American English Vowels Aug 22, 2023

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What's the difference between sheep-ship, pool-pull and bus-boss? There are so many words in English where the difference between the words are small, but so important!

Vowels are essential for sounding clear in English. The problem is that English has SO MANY vowels, and many of them don't exist in other languages!

That's why today, I've made a full vowel practice where we can practice all of the vowels of English together.

Watch the full vowel masterclass for more of an explanation about each vowel: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/english-vowels/

Practice your vowels daily for FREE with The Sprint Rookie! https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-rookie/

345. Interview with my student Fred Silva Aug 18, 2023

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I love getting to interview my New Sound students!

Fred is an entrepreneur and hosts his own podcast for English learners where he interviews others about their journey. He immediately got my attention when I saw him in New Sound – he was ready for a challenge and eager to improve.

Today, I had the chance to interview him. Fred's story is full of motivation and valuable tips for English learners, regardless of where you're at in your journey.

Listen to our interview on Fred's channel: https://youtu.be/mF8YXAieZV0

Get on the waitlist for New Sound: https://bit.ly/47pygvK

344. Jokes in English, explained Aug 15, 2023

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Jokes in English, they're not always easy to understand Humor can be tricky to master in a different language. There are a lot of cultural references, nuances, wordplay, and more that can make a joke hard to understand. That's why this week, I'm bringing different styles of jokes you might find in English, and the explanation behind them!

What's your favorite joke in English?

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/jokes-in-english/

343. The Music of English: Interview with Jason R. Levine Aug 11, 2023

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How does English, intonation, rhythm and rap combine into one interview? You'll just have to watch today's episode to find out! I'm interviewing Jason R. Levine, also known as Fluency MC (https://www.youtube.com/fluencymc) on the channel today. Jason is an English teacher, content developer, and songwriter with the goal to help English learners use and memorize grammar, vocabulary, intonation and more through raps and songs. I can't wait for you to listen to this week's interview!

Learn more about Jason's work:

Jason's song book for learners: https://fluencymc.com/
Jason's song and activity book for teachers: https://fluencymc.com/teacher-activity-book/
France Got Talent: https://youtu.be/F1zS-dsTnVw
Contact Jason: https://fluencymc.com/contact-fluency-mc/
Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluency_mc/

342. Never confuse these vowels again! Sheep vs. Ship Explanation Aug 08, 2023

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What's the difference between sheep-ship, beat-bit, leave-live, sheet-sh and beach-b…you know what I mean!

In this episode, I'm going to explain the differences between these two vowels. Practice these sounds with me for free! Download your sheep-ship practice now: https://bit.ly/44Z4aO2

Want to level up your pronunciation? Get on the waitlist for my signature program, New Sound! Doors open soon: https://bit.ly/47pygvK

341. Pronunciation & Inspiration with Sim Ahmadu Aug 04, 2023

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In this episode, I speak with coach and ESL teacher Sim Ahmadu about her journey from growing up in a small village without any knowledge of English, to becoming an accent and communication coach for a global IT company in Nigeria.

This episode was originally published on Sep 24, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/j6Zwo-BeVqM

Follow Sim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddigitalbee/ Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DDigitalBee

340. How To Use Your Voice To Get What You Want | Interview With Author Samara Bay 🔥 Aug 01, 2023

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This is an interview you DON'T want to miss. The incredible author, speech coach and dear friend of mine, Samara Bay, is back on my channel, this time with her NEW BOOK Permission to Speak! https://www.samarabay.com/book

In this interview, Samara shares what it means to be vulnerable in a language, how to regain your power and strength in your voice, and more about her book Permission to Speak, (and a special discussion about the chapter on the sounds of English).

Order Permission to Speak now: https://www.samarabay.com/book Get Samara's free warm-up: https://www.samarabay.com/goodies Samara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/

339. Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress and Improve Speaking Skills with Ori Keren Jul 28, 2023

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In this episode, I talk with yoga and breathing coach Ori Keren. Ori has developed a way to reduce stress using yoga, breathing, movement, and mindfulness. Ori also shares in this episode how to optimize your breath so you can improve your communication skills and voice.

This episode was originally published on Jun 24, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/-7MF_gRyj1c

Check out Ori's website: https://www.orikerenyoga.com/

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orikerenyoga/

338. Do you sound rude in English? Try doing this Jul 25, 2023

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Have you ever been told that you sound "rude" in English, or maybe you just feel like you're lacking the same expression in your voice like you do in your native language? Today I'm sharing with you a few reasons why you might come across as "rude" and some exercises you can try!

Get more examples of direct vs. indirect communication on my website! https://bit.ly/3q4AbF8

Check out these other episodes: How to sound interesting in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/ Tone of voice: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tone-of-voice/ Why your voice changes in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/

337. Different Levels in the Classroom with Bruno Miceli Jul 21, 2023

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In this episode, I talk with English teacher Bruno Miceli about learning and teaching in a multilevel classroom, how to make our learning more effective, and how to come up with teaching ideas.

This episode was originally published on Apr 29, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/0urY0ac1C3g

Follow Bruno on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inglespelocontexto/

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