Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we’re going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us.

I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own.

Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us: https://bit.ly/4kGPz1k

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.

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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 (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription on my website: https://bit.ly/3YR2zc1

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!)

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Read Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Practice with my Sprints: https://bit.ly/419T61z

My course New Sound is OPEN! 🔥🔥🔥and I’m so excited to invite you in.

If you’re ready to work on your English in a way that actually gets results, this is your time!

New Sound is my 12-week step-by-step program that helps you master your pronunciation and speak with confidence, no matter where you're starting from.

If you're tired of feeling stuck or working on things that don’t really move the needle in your English, and you’re ready to reach a real, meaningful breakthrough, New Sound is for YOU!

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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 to help you develop rhythm in English in several different exercises!

More episodes on rhythm: 

Rhythm of English words: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/116/ 

Practice rhythm in a speech: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/47/

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: https://bit.ly/47wXuYD

Get started with my free 14-day pronunciation plan: https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5

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/3YAWcJ5

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!

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This step-by-step guide includes:

✅ 4 video trainings on optimizing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, and fluency with ChatGPT.

✅ 200+ ChatGPT prompts to enhance your practice.

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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