The InFluency Podcast

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "mirror". Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Mirror: mir'r [IPA: ˈmɪɹəɹ] If you want to improve your accent and understand sp...

Want to speak like a native in English? Of course you do. Who wouldn't want that? But ... What if I told you that setting the goal TO SPEAK AND SOUND LIKE A NATIVE in English could also be the reason why you still feel stuck and insecure in English? Here's why: 1) This concept 'to speak like a native' implies there is only one 'right' way to speak English. In fact, the opposite is true. Native spe...

As an English learner, you must have wondered – what are the things that are preventing me from reaching a breakthrough in English? You may think it's just more vocabulary, or phrasal verbs, and maybe all those fancy tenses that people use… When in fact, it's something a lot more basic and primal. It's not what ELSE you need to learn, but instead – it's how YOU think about yourself when speaking E...

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Mandarin Chinese speakers – all broken down and explained. But first – don't forget to download the FREE American English Pronunciation Guide for Chinese Speakers : https://theaccentsway.com/chinese-speakers-english-guide/ In this episode you'll learn what the main pronunciation challenges are that Chinese sp...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "Genre". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Genre : jaan-ruh [IPA: ˈʒɑːnrə] If you want to improve your accent and understand...

Have you been dreaming about working in an international company, but you're afraid that your English is not good enough and you don't know what you need to do to improve? Or maybe you already work in English but struggle to find a balance between using formal English and still feeling authentic? In this episode, you're gonna find all the answers to your burning questions! Because my guest is Lind...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the pair "Can" and "Can't" . Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Can : kan [IPA: kæən] or k'n [IPA: kən] Can't: kant [IPA: kænt̚] If yo...

Trust me, you're gonna LIKE-like this episode Do you know this feeling when you're looking for a word so you can be really specific – but you can find the exact word? Here's a little simple, efficient, and intuitive tip that will help you – >>> It's called Lexical Cloning or Reduplication, which is repeating a word or phrase twice to convey a different meaning than one word or phrase alone would c...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the triplet "Though", "Thought", and "Tough". Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Though : thow [IPA: ðoʊ] Thought : thaat [IPA: θɑːt]...

It's been about 6 months since the Coronavirus took over our lives and we had to learn to communicate with a mask on. You have probably noticed how it compromises your clarity – it muffles the voice, and people can't read your lips or see your facial expressions. If you feel like you're already putting too much effort into speaking, and speaking becomes too challenging with a mask – this episode i...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "literally". Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Literally : li-duh-ruh-lee [IPA: ˈlɪɾəɹəli] If you want to improve your accent...

Having PERFECT English may sound like a dream come true, but what does it really mean to have perfect English? Is it even a THING? Is there such a thing as perfect English? And even if there was (and there isn't) – do you think it serves you to strive for perfection, or does it get in your way? In this episode I'll discuss why striving for perfection when communicating in English (which means work...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the word "water" . Here's a loose transcription of the word as explained in the episode: Water: waa-d'r [IPA: ˈwɑ:ɾəɹ] or waw-d'r [IPA: ˈwɔ:ɾəɹ] If you want to improve yo...

In this episode, I'm going to talk about how I evolved from the very first video I created on YouTube to the 200th episode of the Accent's Way magazine that was released last week. To watch the episode on my video magazine (and get the links to all the videos mentioned) go here:  https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-i-found-my-voice-in-english/ Just like with everything in life, my journey has st...

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confusing or challenging words. This week we're going to talk about how to pronounce the triplet "except", "accept", and "expect". Here's a loose transcription of the words as explained in the episode: Except: ik-sept, or uhk-sept [IPA: ɪkˈsept] Accept: a...

If you liked this Sprint, you're probably going to like the SPRINT MASTER – 30 different Sprints for a powerful daily practice: https://hadarshemesh.com/sprint-master As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your English. And if you don't speak English on a daily basis, when you DO speak, it may seem like you're only using about 25%...

If you feel that you're not clear in English – this can help! In this episode, I'm going to share with you 3 exercises that will help you improve your speech and clarity, and give you the freedom to use your voice in a more expressive and engaging way. All you need is a wine cork (no wine is needed) and a text! To watch the exercises on video :  https://theaccentsway.com/english-pronunciation-exer...

What is the BEST way for you to learn English? Can someone who is not YOU know such a thing? Is it really about that one method to become fluent or is it about understanding what YOU need? In this episode, I'm going to talk about how to find out the most effective way for you to learn English, how to understand what type of learner you are (so that your learning process will be more effective), an...

Have you ever wanted to improve your English pronunciation but didn't know where to start? Today's episode is all about improving your pronunciation and clarity. I'm going to teach you the 5 steps that you need to take in order to gain clarity and confidence when it comes to speaking in English. You could also watch the video version here: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-your-accent/ Here are th...

Download my FREE R word drills and sentences WITH audio to practice the R : https://bit.ly/2uwlVbz How frustrating is it to KNOW how to pronounce the R in English, but when you need to use it… it's not there for you! (Or it feels like you have mud in your mouth ?) I mean, why is your RRRR not listening to you?!?! But worry not, because I got you covered. If you do this R BOOT CAMP every day for 2...

This episode today is for English teachers, in particular, those who run their own business. If you're not a teacher, you can download the script here and use this episode as a listening exercise: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/english-teachers-building-business/ Question: Why do super talented and passionate teachers struggle with finding more students and building a sustainable business onl...

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Korean Speakers – all broken down and explained. You'll learn what are those main challenges, why they are difficult for you, but more than that – you'll learn how to overcome them and become a more confident and clear English speaker. Download the FREE American English pronunciation guide for Korean speakers...

Do you ever get bored or discouraged when learning English? Do you find yourself wanting to quit? Or quitting way too often? Do you feel that you're not good enough because you can't keep up with your studies? If you answered 'yes' on any of these questions, this episode is just for you. In this episode, I'm going to share with you 5 rules for staying motivated in English. They are fun and helpful...

In this episode, I'm going to share with you the ideal morning pronunciation practice for your English . To watch the daily practice on video: http://theaccentsway.com/pronunciation-practice-english Now, here's the thing. Pronunciation is, basically, knowing how to use your muscles, your articulation organs. And as muscles, they need to be trained and you need to build up your muscle. And in order...

In this episode, teacher Will talks to us about what is individual vs systemic racism and how it affects English learners, the importance of diversity in the English learning industry, what privilege is and other good stuff you truly don't want to miss. Because everything we talk about in this episode, has to do with how we think, teach and learn English. This is a part of an interview I had with...