Best Hadar Shemesh Podcasts (2025)

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466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings) 11:52

5d ago11:52

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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?…

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465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA 15:35

25d ago15:35

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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 (In…

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464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation with Atomic Habits 25:11

1M ago25:11

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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 referr…

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463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises 13:15

2M ago13:15

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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 t…

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462. Speak with Authority in English 17:04

2M ago17:04

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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: ht…

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461. Read out loud: Dr. Seuss Fox in Socks Pronunciation Practice 27:30

2M ago27:30

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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/3YAWcJ5By Hadar Shemesh

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460. ChatGPT training to practice your English 15:04

2M ago15:04

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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 Engli…

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459. Read along and practice your vocabulary and pronunciation: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 21:03

3M ago21:03

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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…

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458. The best tongue twisters for clear pronunciation 9:36

3M ago9:36

9:36

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/41U4EpjBy Hadar Shemesh

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457. Pronunciation Q&A | You ask, I answer 18:29

3M ago18:29

18:29

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/3L71bu8By Hadar Shemesh

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456. The difference between color vs. collar, wonder vs. wonder, and more 11:16

4M ago11:16

11:16

Cup or cop? Today we’re practicing the differences between the /ʌ/ vowel and the /ɑ/ vowel in American English pronunciation. Words like wonder vs. wonder, color vs. collar, and cup vs. cop are what we’re practicing today! Follow along with me and repeat these words out loud. Keep practicing your pronunciation with me inside the FREE 14-day pronunc…

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455. Real-life Success Stories in English 1:22:32

4M ago1:22:32

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If you’ve ever felt like fluency in English is just out of reach, this episode is for you. Meet Lisando, Alex, Orsi, Anne, and Alain: My New Sound students who once felt stuck but found a way to transform their confidence, pronunciation, and fluency. In this episode, they share exactly how they did it. If you’ve ever hesitated in conversations, str…

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454. The English You Want vs. The English You Have – How to Close the Gap! 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

Your mindset and emotions play a huge role in your confidence and clarity when speaking English. In this video, I want to remind you that transformation is possible—you just need the right tools and mindset. Whether you're working on your pronunciation, fluency, or self-expression, know that you are capable of growth, and I'm here to support you ev…

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453. Watching TV won't make you fluent. Debunking Popular English Advice 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

Join my free masterclass and transform the way you speak English: https://bit.ly/4jJUSNA If you're learning English and feel like you're not making progress, you might be following advice that simply doesn’t work. In this video, I’m breaking down the most popular but not-so-great English tips, and what to do instead to actually improve your fluency…

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452. Taking Radical Responsibility 16:01

4M ago16:01

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Join my FREE 7-day pronunciation bootcamp: https://bit.ly/40CcyCd What is radical responsibility, and how subscribing to this idea can change your English (and your life)? In this episode, I’m going to share my experience being part of a mastermind with 20 incredible businesswomen from across the U.S. and the valuable lessons I’ve learned about tak…

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451. Why you should work on pronunciation 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Bootcamp! We start on February 5! https://bit.ly/40CcyCd Have you ever wondered WHY you should work on your pronunciation, and what is the best way to do it? In this episode, I’m going to share with you tips on why you should work on your pronunciation, and explain how it can help you improve so many different elem…

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450. Intonation in English: How to sound more engaging and expressive [Free practice] 17:49

5M ago17:49

17:49

Intonation in English is the secret to sounding clearer, more expressive, engaging and interesting! In today’s video, I’m going to share with you what intonation is and the key elements you need to know to start using even more intonation in your own speech. Get the free practice guide to follow along with! https://bit.ly/4hkq18n Get on the waitlis…

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449. Read out loud with me and practice your English | Harry Potter 24:29

5M ago24:29

24:29

Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and pace while reading a story out loud with me! We’re reading a scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Download the PDF to read along with me and learn the vocabulary from the video! https://bit.ly/4jfVHgGBy Hadar Shemesh

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448. Finding your voice in English | You ask, I answer. 27:04

5M ago27:04

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In today’s episode, I’m answering questions from my students inside my membership, Beyond. Today you’ll get to hear questions like… [1:42] How can I find my natural voice in English? [13:12] How to improve similar vowel pairs like sheep/ship and pool/pull? [16:05] I feel like everyone speaks better English than me. How can I overcome this? And more…

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447. 4 reasons why 2025 is the BEST year to finally get FLUENT 14:13

5M ago14:13

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It’s always a good time to get fluent in English, but this year is one of the BEST times to take advantage of everything that’s happening in the world and in the language learning industry and make progress in your English! In this week’s episode, I’m going to share with you four different reasons for why I think 2025 is going to be a GREAT year to…

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446. Concluding 1 year of Relocation | My Relocation Diaries 42:35

5M ago42:35

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How do you even begin to talk about a full year of living in a new country? After relocating to Barcelona on January 4th, 2024, I’ll share the top challenges I faced and the lessons I learned during my first year of relocation in this episode. Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at my relocation journey to Barcelona ✈️ ☀️…

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445. New English vocabulary? Learn Gen Alpha Slang with an 8-year-old expert! 8:35

6M ago8:35

8:35

Skibidi toilet rizz, ohio, mewing and more…join me and my guest, Assaf, for a vocabulary lesson on Gen Alpha slang. Gen Alpha consists of any person born between 2010-2024, and today, we get schooled by Gen Alpha on some of the newest terms they’re using in English!By Hadar Shemesh

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444. Practice English with ‘Popular’ from Wicked | Shadowing practice 15:47

6M ago15:47

15:47

Shadowing is one of the best ways you can practice your pronunciation, connected speech and rhythm in English, and today, we’re going to do it with the song ‘Popular’ from the new Wicked movie! I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this song on your own. Here’s the PDF with analysis https://bit…

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443. 5-minute daily English warm up [Follow along with me] 5:49

7M ago5:49

5:49

Looking to improve your American English pronunciation quickly and effectively? This 5-minute daily exercise is perfect for building clarity, confidence, and fluency!By Hadar Shemesh

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442. Act in English: Practice a scene with me 18:01

7M ago18:01

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Are you ready to act in English? In this podcast, I’ll guide you through a scene from the play The Rabbit Hole, where you’ll get to practice key elements of English like pronunciation, emotion, and flow by reading along with me. Watch the video version with the script here: https://bit.ly/4eDz9mJ Download the PDF of the script here https://bit.ly/4…

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466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings) 11:52

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465. How to pronounce the 50 states of the USA 15:35

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464. Read out loud with me! Practice vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation with Atomic Habits 25:11

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463. English rhythm practice | Metronome exercises 13:15

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462. Speak with Authority in English 17:04

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461. Read out loud: Dr. Seuss Fox in Socks Pronunciation Practice 27:30

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460. ChatGPT training to practice your English 15:04

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459. Read along and practice your vocabulary and pronunciation: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 21:03

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458. The best tongue twisters for clear pronunciation 9:36

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457. Pronunciation Q&A | You ask, I answer 18:29

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456. The difference between color vs. collar, wonder vs. wonder, and more 11:16

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455. Real-life Success Stories in English 1:22:32

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454. The English You Want vs. The English You Have – How to Close the Gap! 27:09

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453. Watching TV won't make you fluent. Debunking Popular English Advice 9:57

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452. Taking Radical Responsibility 16:01

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451. Why you should work on pronunciation 16:19

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450. Intonation in English: How to sound more engaging and expressive [Free practice] 17:49

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449. Read out loud with me and practice your English | Harry Potter 24:29

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448. Finding your voice in English | You ask, I answer. 27:04

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447. 4 reasons why 2025 is the BEST year to finally get FLUENT 14:13

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446. Concluding 1 year of Relocation | My Relocation Diaries 42:35

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445. New English vocabulary? Learn Gen Alpha Slang with an 8-year-old expert! 8:35

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444. Practice English with ‘Popular’ from Wicked | Shadowing practice 15:47

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443. 5-minute daily English warm up [Follow along with me] 5:49

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442. Act in English: Practice a scene with me 18:01

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