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246. How to pronounce Staff vs. Stuff Aug 26, 2022

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English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing words and common names. This week we're going to talk about the words 'staff' and 'stuff'.

Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Staff: staf [IPA: stæf] (but in British English: staaf [IPA: stɑːf] Stuff: stuhf [IPA: stʌf]

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/stuff-staff/

If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://hadarshemesh.com/audio-accent-course/ You can also download an interactive list of 50 of the most mispronounced words in English and master the pronunciation of those tricky words: https://hadarshemesh.com/50-most-mispronounced-words/ Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

245. Do you really need to live in an English-speaking country to get fluent? Aug 23, 2022

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Do you HAVE to live in an English-speaking country to achieve fluency?

Do you think the best way to truly learn English is to move to a different country? Many people believe that unless they live in an English-speaking country, they'll never be fluent!

This is a very common belief – that's not always true. In this episode, I'll share with you why you DON'T need to move to another country in order to improve your English, along with my personal experience and the experience of my students who have reached limitless fluency – without ever leaving their home country!

Get on the waitlist for New Sound https://hadarshemesh.com/join/ The illusion of learning https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-illusion-of-learning-english/ Join the InFluency Community https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

244. How to pronounce 'Xenophobia' Aug 19, 2022

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Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Xenophobia: ze-nuh-fow-bee-yuh [IPA: ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.jə]

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/xenophobia/

243. The Importance of Perseverance & Community – Interview with Alma Vivero Aug 16, 2022

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What does it take to feel like you belong in a new place?

In this episode I interview Alma Vivero, who immigrated to the US nine years ago. We talk about immigration, the feeling of belonging, and speaking habits that strengthened her English. Alma is a student of mine and is now an ambassador in my signature program, New Sound.

#immigrant_experience

If you like this episode, you'd love to meet Rita and Marcelo, who shared with me their immigrant experience.

– Battling Discrimination and Discovering Self-Worth in a New Country

– She immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 45… this is what happened

242. How to pronounce 21th Century and 20th Century Aug 12, 2022

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Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: 21th century: twe-nee-f'rs(t) sen-chree [IPA: 'tweni fɜːɹst sentʃɹi] 20th century: twe-nee-uhth sen-chree [IPA: 'tweniəθ sentʃɹi]

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/twenty-first-century/

241. Does your mouth hurt when you speak in English? Aug 09, 2022

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Does your mouth hurt when you speak English? Does your tongue feel too heavy, or your jaw too tight? These symptoms are quite common for speakers of English as a second language, but why? In this episode I discuss why that happens and what you can do to start speaking English effortlessly. I'll share some of the best exercises that worked for me and my students.

We're opening doors for my NEW SOUND program on September 12th. Join the waitlist to get more info: https://hadarshemesh.com/join/

To learn more about releasing tension in your voice, check out this episode: Go from EXHAUSTED to EFFORTLESS when speaking English https://bit.ly/3SNjAiK

240. How to pronounce Advice vs. Advise Aug 05, 2022

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Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Advice: uhd-vais [IPA: ədˈvaɪs] Advise: uhd-vaiz [IPA: ədˈvaɪz]

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/advice-advise/

239. 11 Tips for Powerful Presentations in English Aug 02, 2022

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Download free presentation-prep checklist: https://hadarshemesh.com/presentation-freebie/

Do you avoid giving a talk or a presentation in English? Does it feel the same when it comes to presentations in your first language as well?

Many people find it hard to deliver a presentation, let alone a presentation in English. But in just a few steps, you can turn this experience upside down and no longer be afraid of presentations in English.

Through my own experience giving presentations, and my experience working with students on their presentations, in this episode, I share tips for preparing and delivering a powerful presentation!

To make things easier, I prepared a FREE checklist that you can download right now to really make sure you're doing what it takes to be prepared and deliver a stunning presentation: https://hadarshemesh.com/presentation-freebie/

Join our Facebook community to connect with non-native English learners from all over the world: https://hadarshemesh.com/influency-community/

For more episodes on public speaking: How we talk: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-we-talk-with-samara-bay/ American Intonation and Public Speaking with Shonda Rhimes: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/shonda-rhimes-speech/

238. How to pronounce 'Symbol' Jul 29, 2022

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Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Symbol: sim-b'l [IPA: ˈsɪmbəl]

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-pronounce-symbol/

237. What is fluency and how can I reach it? Conversations with my student Orsi Jul 26, 2022

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I'm used to interviewing other people, whether it's colleagues or students, so it was refreshing to be interviewed by Orsi, an amazing student of mine and one of the ambassadors in my signature program, New Sound! In this interview, we discuss fluency, motivation, language, and identity. Are you ready to join the conversation?

Watch the video version of the interview here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/interview-with-orsi/

Want to know more about how you can be a part of my programs just like Orsi? Join the waitlist for my signature program New Sound: https://hadarshemesh.com/newsound/ Find out more about our Beyond membership and join the waitlist here: https://hadarshemesh.com/join-beyond/

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