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336. How to become a better English Speaker (without saying a word!) Jul 18, 2023

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Is it hard to keep a conversation going in English, or do you ever just feel like you aren't as good of a communicator as you'd like to be?

In this episode, I'm sharing three tips for how to become a better communicator when English isn't your first language, so you can keep the conversation flowing, build deeper connections and speak freely with others. Cuz that's what it's all about!

Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW

Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35

Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

335. Amplify Your Voice with Mary Chan Jul 14, 2023

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In this episode, I talk to podcast strategist, voice coach, and voice over artist, Mary Chan, about how to use your voice to share your message in an authentic way.

This episode was originally published on Apr 22, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/PPxnMGchWYs

Check out Mary's website http://www.organizedsound.ca/ Listen to her podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/podcast/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

334. Simplify your pronunciation with these English tricks Jul 11, 2023

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Download your FREE practice sheet with all 11 hacks: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq

There are many tricky things about English, we all know that. But did you know there are MANY tricks that will actually make your life EASIER in English?

Today, I'm sharing with you 11 of my most favorite hacks that will make pronunciation in English easier, more effortless, and you will sound BETTER!

I even made it easy for you to implement what I teach you today with my FREE pronunciation cheatsheet with words and sentences for you to practice on your own: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq

333. Culture, Identity, and Language with English Teachers Chris & Nick Jul 07, 2023

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In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country.

This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8

Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35

Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

332. How to stop REPEATING yourself, ORGANIZE your thoughts, and speak TO THE POINT Jul 04, 2023

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Do you feel it's hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You're not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I've been getting on exactly this topic.

In this episode, I'll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.

331. 3 Things Successful English Learners Do Differently Jun 27, 2023

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What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I'm sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference.

Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW

Join the InFluency Community to practice your English with people all around the world for FREE: https://bit.ly/3Nqwd35

Want weekly bite-sized lessons from me in your inbox every week? Sign up here! https://bit.ly/3MNyEfn

330. Why can't I use the right pronunciation when I talk to someone? TRY THIS Jun 23, 2023

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If you've ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you've done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I'm going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks.

This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

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Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/GIyLHAGruI8

329. Why is it so hard to be funny in a second language? (and other fun things) with Luke from Luke's English Podcast Jun 20, 2023

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Today I'm thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast! You might know Luke's English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes!

In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I'm excited for you to listen in today

Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast here.

Luke's Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ Luke's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukesEnglishPodcast

328. How You Think About Your English Affects Your Fluency Jun 16, 2023

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In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English.

Join My English Mindset: https://bit.ly/3VdK0eW

This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ

Get my FREE monthly Vocabulary Planner: https://bit.ly/3XiF0qv

Download our 30 Most Powerful English Speaking Affirmations PDF: https://bit.ly/41UMrpr

327. How to understand Fast English (plus a quiz!) Jun 13, 2023

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Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating!

In this episode, I'm gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test!

Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much more confident when communicating in English.

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/understand-fast-english/

Here are some episodes for practicing reductions and connected speech:

How to use OF, AND, FOR and OR in a sentence: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/reductions-in-english/
Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/

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