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The InFluency Podcast

by Hadar Shemesh

525. The "ping pong" trick that makes English small talk feel natural

21.07.2026 • 00:23:12

Sometimes the best conversations are like a ping-pong match. 🏓 No awkward silences, no gaps, just fast flowing conversations. Today, we're taking a s...

524. Do you need to reduce your accent? What that really means

14.07.2026 • 00:13:06

In this episode, I'm breaking down the real difference between three things people often confuse: 1: Reducing an accent 2: Acquiring a new a...

523. She could barely speak English. Now she runs her own business

07.07.2026 • 00:54:14

Who am I? That was the question Glenda kept asking herself when she first moved from Costa Rica to the US. She was not able to communicate and felt te...

522. Daily 10-minute pronunciation exercise (Sprint)

30.06.2026 • 00:12:45

These Sprints are designed to set yourself up for success using daily articulation and speech exercises to make your pronunciation effortless and to b...

521. Read out loud with me! Atomic Habits PART 2 – Vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation

23.06.2026 • 00:25:42

Get ready to read Atomic Habits Chapter 2 by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an exc...

520. The 5 R vowels of English

16.06.2026 • 00:24:38

The R is one of the hardest sounds in English…but it doesn't have to be after this episode ;) In American English, there are two R sounds: the st...

519. Rediscovering your identity in English: Interview with my student, Valentina

12.06.2026 • 00:40:22

If you've ever felt funny, smart, and expressive in your first language, but timid, or smaller the moment you switch to English, this conversation is ...

518. 10 things I LOVE about being a non-native speaker

09.06.2026 • 00:24:52

Today's episode is a bit different. That's because today, I am going to talk to you about the 10 reasons why I ABSOLUTELY LOVE being a non-native spea...

517. How to Sound More Confident in English: 4 Speech Patterns to Notice

02.06.2026 • 00:16:44

Want to sound more confident in English? In this video, I'm sharing 4 speech patterns and speaking habits that may be making you sound less confident,...

516. 15-minute shadowing practice for English pronunciation | Breaking Bad

26.05.2026 • 00:18:50

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. In this video, we...