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466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings) Jun 10, 2025

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In this episode, we're tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like 'queue', 'colonel', 'subtle' and more!

These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we'll practice them out loud together to build your pronunciation confidence and be able to say these words with ease.

Want more practice?

Get my FREE 14-day pronunciation plan to keep practicing! https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA May 20, 2025

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There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them?

In this episode, I'm teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you!

A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this episode, I've covered the most common!

Check out a list of all the states with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website: https://bit.ly/3YR2zc1

464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation with Atomic Habits May 13, 2025

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Get ready to read Atomic Habits by James Clear out loud with me!

Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits!

Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!)

Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro

Read Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Practice with my Sprints: https://bit.ly/419T61z

463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises Apr 23, 2025

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Have you ever tried to practice rhythm in English before? In this episode, we're diving into the rhythm of English, an essential part of speaking with fluency and confidence. English is a syllable-timed language, meaning that the rhythm is based on the time between syllables, not on individual words.

Let's practice together today with a metronome to help you develop rhythm in English in several different exercises!

More episodes on rhythm:

Rhythm of English words: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/116/

Practice rhythm in a speech: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/47/

462. Speak with Authority in English Apr 15, 2025

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Struggling to show up with authority in English? In this episode, you'll learn how to build authority and confidence as a nonnative speaker: without trying to sound perfect. Discover practical tips to own your voice, speak with impact, and get the respect you deserve in any conversation.

Learn more about my audio course, My English Mindset here: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD

Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan: https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

461. Read out loud: Dr. Seuss Fox in Socks Pronunciation Practice Apr 08, 2025

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Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Read along with me and improve your pronunciation in English!

This is no easy challenge. Are you up for it?

For more pronunciation practice, grab my free 14-day pronunciation plan https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

460. ChatGPT training to practice your English Apr 01, 2025

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ChatGPT is a game-changer for English learners. Whether you're working on speaking, writing, or pronunciation, this guide will help you unlock its full potential. Today, follow along with me and learn just how you can use it for your English practice!

Looking to improve your English with ChatGPT? I've got you covered! Get my brand-new ChatGPT English Practice Guide here https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ

This step-by-step guide includes:

✅ 4 video trainings on optimizing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, and fluency with ChatGPT.

✅ 200+ ChatGPT prompts to enhance your practice.

Get it now! https://bit.ly/3FPT5qJ

459. Read along and practice your vocabulary and pronunciation: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Mar 18, 2025

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Let's read out loud together! Reading out loud is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace. We're reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling.

Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the episode! https://bit.ly/4bZJx8B

458. The best tongue twisters for clear pronunciation Mar 11, 2025

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Practice 12 of the best tongue twisters in English to improve your pronunciation! Tongue twisters are some of the best ways to warm up your articulation muscles, get you ready for speaking, and you know what, they're just fun!

For more tongue twisters, click here https://bit.ly/41U4Epj

457. Pronunciation Q&A | You ask, I answer Mar 07, 2025

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Today, I'm answering questions from my New Sound students! We go into pronunciation questions to specific words, practice strategies, and details about incorporating breathwork into speech.

Got a question you want me to answer on the podcast next? Ask it here! https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

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