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.

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Today I'm thrilled to share with you my interview with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast! You might know Luke's English Podcast, after all, he started it in 2009, and now has over 800 episodes!

In this episode, we talk about his experience with standup comedy, humor in language, strategy, navigating life as a content creator and more. Luke and I had so much fun (and a lot of laughs) together, and I'm excited for you to listen in today

Watch the interview I had with Luke on his podcast here.

Luke's Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ Luke's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukesEnglishPodcast

In this episode, I address the way our thoughts affect our performance in a second language, and why you need to change your thoughts if you want to improve the way you communicate in English.

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This episode was originally published on Sep 10, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/HGL320clBLQ

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Do you sometimes have trouble understanding people when they speak fast in English? When learning and speaking a second language, one of the biggest challenges we face is being able to understand the speakers of that language, and fast speakers can be extra intimidating!

In this episode, I'm gonna share with you strategic tips to improve your listening comprehension, and a quiz for you to put your skills to the test!

Using these tips will allow you to develop your listening skills and feel much more confident when communicating in English.

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/understand-fast-english/

Here are some episodes for practicing reductions and connected speech:

• How to use OF, AND, FOR and OR in a sentence: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/reductions-in-english/
• Connected speech in English: How to use it to sound even clearer: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/

In this episode, I talk with Daniela, Jelena, and Marcela, three amazing English coaches, who were also my students. They talk about their journey as non-native teachers, and how building pronunciation confidence has helped their students' clarity and confidence in English.

This episode was originally published on Aug 6, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/3zgk7DZ7Cf4

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You wouldn't believe what 10 minutes of THIS PRACTICE would do to your English!

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Level up your grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence with intentional repetition in daily Sprints. Set yourself up for success by doing this 10-minute pronunciation practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you'll feel the difference.

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In this episode, I answer different questions about confidence, voice, fluency and language learning from my followers. This episode was originally published on June 25, 2020. To see the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/48J601_ued8

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How to Practice Pronunciation Effectively: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/21/

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In today's episode, I'm showing you the different ways you can pronounce the word ENVIRONMENT.

Check out these other lessons to keep practicing your pronunciation:

• The R in English: The most in-depth lesson you'll ever hear: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/17/
• The American 'R': https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/the-american-r/
• How to pronounce 'Iron': https://hadarshemesh.com/articles/iron-pronunciation/

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Chiara from Italy asks: Is shadowing enough to make me fluent? Today I'll share my thoughts about shadowing, and the impact it has on your fluency.

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Practice your anger with me in this episode! It can be hard to express anger with our voice, especially in a second language. But today I want to show you how you can tap into a different side of English! Your voice and your thoughts deserve to be heard, regardless of the language you're using and that's why today, we'll practice 3 different techniques for expressing anger.

See the script and watch more power speeches here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-express-anger-in-english/

How to memorize a text in English: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/309/

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