Download the free PDF to practice your shadowing and see the full transcript: https://bit.ly/3NN1cq9
In this episode, shadow a scene with me by the Cuban actress, Ana de Armas! Not only is Ana an incredible actress, but she’s also a great example of how to use voice, humor, and intonation to make an audience laugh – and she does that in her second language.
Ana’s story of learning English is an inspiration, she didn’t learn English until she came to the US, at 26 years old!
I hope you will see this as a true example of what is possible in a second language, as we’ll practice Ana’s speech and see how she uses her voice to deliver lines that are both funny, charming, and inspiring.
Video version of the episode: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/shadowing-with-ana-de-armas/
Watch the original monologue here: https://youtu.be/MTJK-4Eu4r8

317. Shadowing English Practice with Ana de Armas (SNL monologue + script)

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This week I’m talking about all the things that I’m currently planning. The thing is, since the moment I arrived in Spain, I haven’t stopped PLANNING! And even though it seems like a simple thing, I feel it’s one of the most energy consuming things we do!
From planning a holiday, to a birthday party for Amalia, a community meetup, team activities, play dates, it’s so. much. planning.
In today’s episode I’ll also share with you my tips for how to plan well, and other exciting updates about my community retreat.

406. I’m so tired of PLANNING! (And other exciting updates) | My Relocation Diaries

In this episode I talk about the impostor syndrome, what it is, and how it affects non-native speakers of English. This is an episode I published 3 years ago, and I wanted to bring it back for all the new people who joined my world recently!
Full transcript: https://hadarshemesh.com/transcript/impostor-syndrome/

405. The Impostor syndrome [Revisiting favorite episodes]

We all know that speaking a language fluently has tons of advantages. Better communication! New friendships! Less misunderstandings! Life is easier when you understand everyone around you, no doubt.
But today, I wanted to think of it from a COMPLETELY different perspective. What are the advantages of NOT being fluent in a language? I’ve noticed quite a few things that I’ve experienced since moving to Spain where I can’t understand everything that’s being spoken around me…and that’s what I want to share with you today.

404. The Advantages of NOT being Fluent 

Can I get that to go? Can I get the dressing on the side? There are tons of useful expressions to know when you go to a restaurant. Today, we’re going to practice 20 of them focusing on pronunciation, rhythm and intonation so the next time you go out to eat in English, you can ask for the specials with confidence and clarity. 
Download the free PDF to practice the phrases here! https://bit.ly/4bzjJib

403. 20 common English phrases to use when you’re at a restaurant

This week, I started taking Spanish classes, and as you can imagine, I have a LOT of thoughts.  It’s been a while since I was a student, and being on the receiving end of a class has taught me so much about how important pronunciation, mindset, and strategy are when learning a second language.
Here’s the vocabulary method I developed and am now using to learn and remember new words and grammar structures: https://bit.ly/4ammPFf

317. Shadowing English Practice with Ana de Armas (SNL monologue + script)

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