The InFluency Podcast
Episodes
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...
7. 13 Lessons I've Learned in Ten Years of Teaching English
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've been an accent and fluency coach for over 10 years. It hasn't always been easy but it was always gratifying. I've learned new things about Englis...
6. How To Teach Pronunciation
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
FREE PDF Download: Download my 8 P's pronunciation teaching framework: https://theaccentsway.com/freebie-8ps/ Whether you're an English teacher (nat...
5. 10 Things You Should Stop Doing if you Want to Speak English Fluently
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like any other challenge or thing we need to work on, improving your fluency is first and foremost about developing the right mindset. In this video, ...
4. Why pronunciation is important when learning a language
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pronunciation is the door to understanding and mastering spoken English. It's the secret of speaking with confidence and communicating clearly. In thi...
3. How to Stay Motivated When Learning English
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English can easily get boring, and soon you may find yourself doing something else and beating yourself up for not keeping up with your studi...
2. Why I Quit Acting and Became an Accent Coach | My story
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I was 21 I moved to NYC dreaming to become a working actress. But I had one BIG obstacle. My English. I had a thick accent and I wasn't fluent. I...
1. Why I started a Podcast
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my new podcast, In.Fluency, where I'll discuss English, pronunciation learning and teaching, how to really make a difference and become a f...