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The InFluency Podcast

by Hadar Shemesh

542. Practice American Intonation with Sex and the City

11/03/2026 • 00:10:28

Improve your English pronunciation by acting out a dramatic scene from Sex and the City with me! In this English shadowing practice, we're taking...

541. SHEEP vs. SHIP: English Vowel Pronunciation Practice

10/27/2026 • 00:06:50

Can you hear the difference between SHEEP and SHIP, SEAT and SIT, or LEAVE and LIVE? These two English vowel sounds, /i/ and /ɪ/, can be tricky t...

540. The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Speaking English: Conversation with Kara Loewentheil

10/20/2026 • 00:28:30

What if the thing holding you back in English isn't actually your English? In this conversation, I sit down with my friend Kara Loewentheil, best...

539. English Tenses Made Easy: Practice Grammar AND Pronunciation

10/13/2026 • 00:07:37

Want to use English tenses correctly without stopping to think about the grammar every time you speak? In this lesson, we'll practice common Engl...

538. Read Out Loud with me! Dare to Lead by Brené Brown | Pronunciation & Vocabulary practice

10/06/2026 • 00:24:11

Want to improve your English pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and confidence? Read out loud with me! In this episode, we're practicing with...

537. Being introverted, sounding robotic, my story, and the Flap T | Answering your questions

10/02/2026 • 00:44:05

You asked, we answered! In this Q&A, Christina and I answer questions from our Beyond community, Instagram, and YouTube audience. We got questions abo...

536. The 3 Ways to Pronounce -ED in English

09/29/2026 • 00:10:22

How do you pronounce the -ED ending in English? In this pronunciation lesson, I'll break down the 3 ways to pronounce -ED endings in English and sho...

535. Relocation Diaries: 3 Years Later

09/25/2026 • 00:36:36

It's been nearly two years since I last shared a Relocation Diaries episode. In January of 2024, I relocated to Barcelona, Spain with my family. A few...

534. Tongue twisters to improve your pronunciation: From EASY to HARD

09/15/2026 • 00:09:03

Let's practice tongue twisters! These exercises are aimed at improving your pronunciation and clarity in English. These aren't easy, but hang in there...

533. 20 Years Later: My Friend From Acting School Wrote the Book I Didn't Know I Needed

09/11/2026 • 00:52:21

This conversation is a very special one for me. Danielle and I met many years ago when we were both studying acting in New York, long before eith...