Have you ever been told that you sound “rude” in English, or maybe you just feel like you’re lacking the same expression in your voice like you do in your native language? Today I’m sharing with you a few reasons why you might come across as “rude” and some exercises you can try!

Get more examples of direct vs. indirect communication on my website! https://bit.ly/3q4AbF8

Check out these other episodes: How to sound interesting in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/ Tone of voice: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/tone-of-voice/ Why your voice changes in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/change-your-voice-in-english/

In this episode, I talk with English teacher Bruno Miceli about learning and teaching in a multilevel classroom, how to make our learning more effective, and how to come up with teaching ideas.

This episode was originally published on Apr 29, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/0urY0ac1C3g

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Is it hard to keep a conversation going in English, or do you ever just feel like you aren’t as good of a communicator as you’d like to be?

In this episode, I’m sharing three tips for how to become a better communicator when English isn’t your first language, so you can keep the conversation flowing, build deeper connections and speak freely with others. Cuz that’s what it’s all about!

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In this episode, I talk to podcast strategist, voice coach, and voice over artist, Mary Chan, about how to use your voice to share your message in an authentic way.

This episode was originally published on Apr 22, 2021. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/PPxnMGchWYs

Check out Mary’s website http://www.organizedsound.ca/ Listen to her podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/podcast/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

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There are many tricky things about English, we all know that. But did you know there are MANY tricks that will actually make your life EASIER in English?

Today, I’m sharing with you 11 of my most favorite hacks that will make pronunciation in English easier, more effortless, and you will sound BETTER!

I even made it easy for you to implement what I teach you today with my FREE pronunciation cheatsheet with words and sentences for you to practice on your own: https://bit.ly/3ObdNDq

In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country.

This episode was originally published on Sep 17, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/hrkCY51AsZ8

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Do you feel it’s hard to stay organized, get to the point and stay concise when speaking? You’re not alone! In fact, I decided to make this episode because of comments and questions I’ve been getting on exactly this topic.

In this episode, I’ll share tips and strategies for how to stay concise and improve your communication in English.

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Today, I’m inviting you to join the FREE 30 Day Speaking Challenge that starts on July 1. If you’re ready to feel more confident, use more vocabulary, practice your storytelling, and have some FUN, you won’t want to miss this!

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What makes someone successful in English? Are you struggling to see progress on your journey? Today, I’m sharing 3 traits I believe are essential if you want to succeed in English, and that will make all the difference.

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If you’ve ever studied pronunciation, you know how challenging it can be to actually USE it in a conversation with someone! Sometimes, it feels like all the work you’ve done disappears once you start talking. Why is that? Today, I’m going to share with you my answer, and what you can try so that the pronunciation sticks.

This question came from my student, Silvia. Did you know you can ask me a question too? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/3L71bu8

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