The InFluency Podcast

107. How to pronounce woman/women

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

106. How to pronounce Costume, Custom, and Customs

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

105. 50 Powerful Fluency Tips (in under 5 minutes)

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt stuck, not knowing what to do next to improve your fluency in English? NOT ANYMORE In this episode I'm gonna share with you 50 of my best E...

104. How to pronounce the L

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English sounds can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of con...

103. Why your Voice Matters

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fear of speaking in a second language or in public can be crippling. That knot that pushes your words further down into your chest. Do you know it...

102. How to say 'Happy Valentine's Day'

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

101. How to pronounce: Flap T and D

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English sounds can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of con...

100. A native English speaker criticized my English… This is my response

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when people criticize your English? Not in a good, loving way, but in a demeaning and patronizing way? When I get negative comments and...

99. How to pronounce OW as in GO

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

98. Clubhouse APP: A New Social Platform that will Skyrocket your Communication Skills

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clubhouse is a new social platform based on audio interactions, that can significantly boost your communication skills and fluency. In this episode I'...

97. The Most Mispronounced Words in Tech – Part 2

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

96. How to ask questions in English so that people understand you | Intonation in English

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there's almost NO DIFFERENCE between intonation of a statement and a question?? No wonder it's hard to understand native speakers! I...

95. The Most Mispronounced Words in Tech – Part 1

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

94. How to Pronounce Gal Gadot's name with an Israeli Accent

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gal Gadot's name pronunciation with an Israeli accent is quite different from how most English speakers pronounce it. And now that Wonder Woman 1984 i...

93. How to pronounce 'Resolution'

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

92. 5 things I wish I knew about English Fluency when I was 20

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that improving your ENGLISH is NOT about English? Being able to grow and improve in a second language requires something more than ...

91. Learn English Intonation & Rhythm with Bill Murray

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's learn how to stress words in English and how to use American intonation as we analyze a monologue by Bill Murray from the final scene of the mov...

90. FINALLY FLUENT in English in 2021 | Part 1

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to make 2021 better than 2020? The end of the year is a good time to review the passing year and reflect on your English fluency experie...

89. Practice Your Christmas Vocabulary + Pronunciation!

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is here so it's a good opportunity to learn and practice how to pronounce some of the most commonly used words and greetings of thi...

88. Pronunciation, Grammar and Confidence in English – You ask, I answer!

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite things to do is to answer the questions of my students and audience, and in this episode this is exactly what I'm going to do. And ...

87. Master the Flap T and R transition

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you're going to master the flap T and R transition in American English. I'll teach you how to pronounce it with an American accent, a...

86. Is technology screwing up your English?

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the advantages of technology when it comes to language learning. YOU'RE USING IT NOW! But have you ever considered the disadvantages? Here...

85. The Top 10 Mispronounced TV Shows

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In these how-to-pronounce episodes published on Fridays, I'll help you with the pronunciation of conf...

84. The STRANGEST and Most EFFECTIVE Way to Learn CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

? Download my FREE & EFFECTIVE conditional sentences practice sheet & recording: https://theaccentsway.com/conditionals-pdf/ Have you been struggling ...

83. How to pronounce 'vulnerable'

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

82. 10-min Powerful Pronunciation Practice | HADAR'S SPRINT

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DOWNLOAD THE PDF WITH THE SPRINT DRILLS: https://bit.ly/2H5eeiE A Sprint is a 10-min exercise that I've developed, aimed at building pronunciation con...

81. Introverts Learning English

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way for you to learn English as introverts? If you are an introvert you know that some of the English learning methods out there are ...

80. Do you sound FRIENDLY in English? (What you need to know about TONE OF VOICE)

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tone of voice in English – Is it possible to change the meaning of what you're saying, without changing your words? The answer is – YES Go to my b...

79. How to pronounce words ending with '-ial'

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

78. Kamala Harris's Victory Speech – American Intonation & Rhythm Analysis

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Download a transcript with my visual intonation notes of the stressed words, reductions and rhythm notes: https://bit.ly/3leOlvM Kamala Harris, the ne...

77. How to pronounce 'world'

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

76. what really helped me become fluent…

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I can't speak! I don't remember words! My English Sucks! Blah blah blah blah blah… If I had a penny for every negative thought someone in the Englis...

75. How to pronounce 'schedule'

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

74. Tired Of Making The SAME Grammar Mistakes Again And Again? TRY THIS

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get frustrated when you forget to use all the new words, correct tenses and prepositions when speaking EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW THEM?!? The English...

73. How to pronounce 'Mirror'

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

72. Speak Like A Native – THE MYTH

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

71. How to Reach a Breakthrough in English Without Learning Anything New

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

70. 5 Common Pronunciation Mistakes Chinese Speakers Make

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Mandarin Chinese speakers – all broken down and explained....

69. How to pronounce 'genre'

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

68. Say Goodbye To Traditional BUSINESS ENGLISH Vocabulary Lists! With Lindsay From 'All Ears English'

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

67. How to pronounce Can and Can't

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

66. Want to be specific in English? No need for new words. Just say something TWICE! ?

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

65. How to pronounce 'though', 'thought', 'tough'

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

64. 3 Tips for Sounding Clear and Expressive While Wearing a Mask

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

63. How to pronounce 'literally'

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

62. Why Perfectionism Will KILL Your Fluency

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

61. How to pronounce 'water'

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

60. How I Found my Voice in English | Celebrating 200 Episodes

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 magazin...

59. How to pronounce 'except', 'accept', and 'expect'

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English words can be really confusing sometimes. In the how-to-pronounce episodes released every Friday, I'll help you with the pronunciation of confu...

58. Boost your PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY with this 10-min daily exercise | Hadar's #SPRINT

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you liked this Sprint, you're probably going to like the SPRINT MASTER – 30 different Sprints for a powerful daily practice: https://hadarshemesh...

57. Improve Your Pronunciation With These Effective Exercises

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

56. The Single Most Effective Way To Improve Your English

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

55. 5 Steps to Improve Your Pronunciation and Communication Skills

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

54. R Boot Camp: Daily Drill to Pronounce the R in English FREELY and EFFORTLESSLY

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

53. Why English Teachers Struggle Building A Successful Business Online #Friday4Teachers

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

52. English for Korean Speakers: How to Overcome Your BIGGEST Pronunciation Challenges ?

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest English pronunciation challenges for Korean Speakers – all broken down and explained. You'll le...

51. The 5 Ground Rules To Staying Motivated When Learning English

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

50. 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for English Learners

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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://t...

49. The Price English Learners Pay for Systemic Racism With Teacher Will

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

48. What Makes a GOOD English Teacher?

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for mediocre English teaching because it's comfortable and they don't believe they can find s...

47. American Rhythm: Learn How To Be A Better Speaker With Reese Witherspoon

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Download the script with my intonation & rhythm notes for effective practice: https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/ In this episode you are going to learn...

46. Afraid Of Small Talk? How To Go From Awkward To Brilliant With One Simple Trick

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make small talk easy and effortless? What if I told you it is NOT about learning new phrases or questions or words? It's not about becoming fl...

45. The TRUTH About How We TALK And How We Get HEARD | With Samara Bay

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oh my, you are going to WANT to watch this interview. In this episode, I talk to Samara Bay about the practice of how we SPEAK and how we get HEARD (w...

44. Accent Bias

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm sharing with you an article written by a Nigerian born queer writer based in Toronto. She wrote about the challenges and discrimi...

43. How To Talk About Social Justice In English | Vocabulary And Examples

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At times of injustice, we need to show solidarity, educate ourselves, and do our best to learn about people's suffering. In this episode, I offer a sh...

42. How To Learn New Vocabulary? Build Pronunciation Confidence ?

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of theory and need the real deal?!? In this episode I share with you an in-depth vocabulary exercise that will help you learn and remember words...

41. Improve Your Communication Skills By Learning How To Listen

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To be a great Speaker you first have to be a great listener. In this episode I'm going to share FIVE TIPS that will help you improve your communicatio...

40. 6 Ways To Sound More Confident In English (Even When You're Not!)

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's say you have a job interview tomorrow morning. And let's say you haven't reached your English breakthrough just yet, and you feel a little insec...

39. Understanding Your Voice

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like your voice is soft, stuck, broken, nasal, partial, annoying, monotone, weak, strange, weird, or loud… I want you to take a moment a...

38. Improve Your Speaking Voice in ENGLISH with these Vocal Exercises

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like the sound of your voice when speaking English? Do you feel that you use it to its full potential? Can people hear you well? I don't mean t...

37. Want to improve your speaking vocabulary? STOP LEARNING NEW WORDS✋

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary, this episode is going to give you t...

36. How To Sound Smart In English? Upgrade Your Vocabulary With This #1 Method

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As non-native speakers we sometimes tend to settle for a basic word instead of a more specific, accurate, or sophisticated word. Yes, I get it. The re...

35. How to Get Unstuck in English

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting stuck in English is so frustrating!! There are many reasons why we get stuck when speaking a second language, and while we want to do the in-d...

34. The Ugly Side of English Learning Facebook Groups ?

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Got a QUESTION about English? Pronunciation? Confidence? Ask Hadar! https://hadarshemesh.com/ask-hadar/ There are a lot of wonderful groups on Faceboo...

33. How to Speak Like a Pro With Greg Smith

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Smith is a public speaking coach and TEDx speaker. Author of the book 'Speak like a Pro Without Looking like a Jack@$$, a Practical Guide for Spe...

32. How To Teach Kids English At Home – The BEST Lesson You Can Teach Your Child

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to teach your kids English at home while you're in quarantine? In this episode I'm going to share a few tips on how to make English access...

31. How to Keep Your English Practice Routine During Covid-19

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When our routine and life are disrupted, one of the first things that we might give up on is English practice. In this podcast episode I'm sharing wit...

30. Why Trump Pronounced 'Oranges' Instead of 'Origins' (And How Can He Improve?)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference in pronunciation between 'origins' and 'oranges', and why is it so hard for president Trump to get it? The Daily Show held a con...

29. Challenges

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a personal episode where I talk about the things I've learned from the Loud and Proud 5-day fluency challenge, I reflect on the challenges the...

28. How to Pronounce Southern? (and why it sounds nothing like 'south')

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It really feels like English is testing us sometimes. Why on earth is the "south" in "southern" pronounced differently from the word "south"? Seriousl...

27. How to Become A Confident English Speaker When You're Just Starting Out? | Paula's story

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm speaking with my student Paula De-Jesus who has transformed her English from being a beginner to a fluent and confident speaker (...

26. How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your Challenges Using the Fluency Wheel

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Download the Fluency Wheel What is fluency exactly? If you want to experience real growth you have to break it down to its different elements and do s...

25. What To Do When You Hit A Plateau In English?

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… You're stuck. You no longer move forward. It happens in so many different areas in...

24. How To Talk About The Coronavirus In English: Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Example Sentences

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's talking about the Coronavirus! And if you had to talk about it in English, maybe you got stuck because you couldn't think of the right word...

23. Don't Let English Keep You Silent | International Women's Day Special

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Women have been silenced for decades and generations. It's practically in our DNA. We don't live in an equal society and women's voices are still not ...

22. How To Take Notes When English Is NOT Your Native Language

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taking notes in class, a meeting or a lecture can be a challenge for everyone. So naturally, if you're a non-native speaker, this process can be even ...

21. How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively?

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One question I get asked regularly by learners of English is, "how come I practice a new word and succeed in pronouncing it right but then fail to get...

20. Same Spelling but Different Pronunciation? ?

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you see the word 'resume' do you know how to pronounce it if it's out of context? I guess it's going to be hard. Because two words (that are pron...

19. How to get over the fear of being judged when speaking English

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt nervous speaking English, especially around native speakers? If the answer is yes, do listen to this episode. In this episode you w...

18. Flower vs Flour? Words that Sound the Same but Have Different Spelling | Homophones

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Homophones are words that are spelled differently but pronounced the same. No wonder English is so confusing! When we see the different spelling we as...

17. The R in English: The most in-depth lesson you'll ever hear

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To download the practice sheet click here: https://hadarshemesh.com/the-r-in-english-podcast-freebie/ Many non-native speakers of English struggle wi...

16. Personal Things You Wanted To Know About Me | Q&A

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago I invited you to ask me PERSONAL questions. I didn't think I'd get many questions but I was surprised to have received dozens of awes...

15. How Small, Smart Choices Can Transform Your English | The Compound Effect

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it "The Compound Effect", and it holds for a lot of things in life. I...

14. Contractions in English: Your Essential Pronunciation Guide

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Download the English contractions practice sheet and the audio: https://hadarshemesh.com/contractions-freebie/ Contractions are words and phrases tha...

13. How to effectively practice your intonation in English

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode I elaborate on how to practice it effectively and integrate it into your day-to-day speech. Because forming a sentence is not ...

12. American Intonation: What They Don't Teach You In School

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it SO HARD to understand native speakers? And what do you HAVE to know to improve your spoken English and get your point across clearly and con...

11. Why do I feel like a fraud every time I speak English? | The Impostor Syndrome

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does the Impostor Syndrome affect us when speaking English as a second language? And why do we feel that even when we do a good job in English –...

10. Ten Pronunciation Mistakes Brazilian Portuguese Speakers Make

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn the 10 most common mistakes Brazilian Portuguese speakers make, and understand why these sounds are difficult for you, b...

9. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I mention the schwa almost every time I speak about American English. That's because this vowel is all over the place, and once you hear it, you never...

8. Google corrects your pronunciation and tells you how to improve

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to speak a new language can be challenging, no doubt about that. Especially English. All those funky words like knight, laugh, paradigm and p...