The InFluency Podcast

Let's get ready to test your listening skills with a fast, fun clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2!

First, you'll listen to the full clip and answer a few comprehension questions. Then, we'll break it down together, fill in the missing words, then uncover the connected speech, rhythm, stress, and intonation, and finally shadow the scene line by line.

This episode will help you:
- Understand fast English in context
- Identify reduced and connected words
- Notice pitch, rhythm, and tone of voice
- Shadow naturally full of expression

Liked this? check out my shadowing episode with The Devil Wears Prada 1:
https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/482/ 

Want to improve your pronunciation and understand fast English with more confidence?
Join my free pronunciation masterclass here: https://bit.ly/4cUif4r

Looking for new ways to practice your English? In today's episode, I'm sharing with you some of my favorite strategies that can help you improve your fluency, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
I've used these myself learning English (and now Spanish!) and I've shared them with my students time and time again.
These strategies are simple, powerful, and will help you turn everyday English practice into something more active, consistent, and fun.
Do you want to build a consistent English practice routine?
Learn more about Beyond, my English practice community: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N 
More resources for you to practice with:
My shadowing YouTube playlist https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t 
Vocabulary practice YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/4cZItm4 
Impromptu speaking practice episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/510/ 
My membership Beyond: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

If you've been trying to improve your English but still don't feel clear, confident, or fully yourself when you speak, this video is for you!
In this lesson, I'm sharing the number one strategy I use to help students improve their pronunciation, speak more clearly, and feel more confident in English.
A lot of people think pronunciation is only important if you want to sound more polished, that pronunciation is a 'luxury' problem. 
But the truth is, pronunciation is a core part of fluency. It affects how clearly you communicate, how easily people understand you, and how confident you feel when you speak.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
Why pronunciation matters so much for fluency and confidence

The difference between sounds and the music of English

How pronunciation work can improve clarity, credibility, and ease

My step by step method for improving pronunciation effectively

How to identify what to practice first so you can get better results faster

If you're ready to improve your pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and stress, this will help you build a stronger foundation and start seeing results.
Want to go deeper? Join my free Pronunciation Masterclass! https://bit.ly/4cUif4r

In today's episode, I'm introducing you to a dear, long-time student of mine, Elisa! Elisa is Italian, and works in hospitality, but her relationship with English started long before any of that. 
One day, Elisa found herself stuck in a cycle: consuming English every day through music, YouTube and movies, but terrified to speak a single sentence out loud.
In this interview, Elisa will share with us the exact shifts that changed everything for her: how she moved from overthinking every word to focusing on the message and what it felt like to finally become not just a more confident English speaker, but a more confident person.
If you have ever told yourself, "I'm not ready yet," this one is for you!
⬇️ Resources mentioned:
Free Shadowing Practice Playlist: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t 
Read Out Loud With Me Series: https://bit.ly/4cFoiJV 
New Sound Course: https://bit.ly/4cGxbmC 
Beyond membership: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

Want to speak English without freezing, overthinking, or needing a full script first?

In this episode, I'll show you how to practice impromptu speaking in English so you can talk more freely, clearly, and confidently, even when you have little time to prepare.

Impromptu speaking is one of the best ways to improve your fluency because it helps you close the gap between the English you know and the English you actually speak. It also helps you think faster, organize your thoughts, build vocabulary in context, and speak with more ease.

Check out this website for impromptu speech topics: https://random-topic-generator-woad.vercel.app

Here is a list of other prompts for you to practice with:

A skill I wish I had
Is social media more helpful or harmful?
Are people too dependent on technology?
Do we have too many choices today?
Is working from home better than working in an office?
The importance of discipline
Should people follow passion or money?
Why presentation skills matter