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Moving to a new country can be scary, and you need to build a new sense of confidence in this new place. I realized that the only way for me to overcome my fear of ‘not belonging’ or ‘doing something wrong’ is by building my confidence little by little by taking small actions. And that’s what I’m talking about today. Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/sEDlJwSUF_4

Guess what!? I moved! In January, 2024, my family and I packed up and moved to Barcelona. A new country, new language(s), and many, many challenges. This new series, Relocation Diaries, will be about the struggles, conflicts, happy moments, learning a language, mindset work, and how I almost lost my mind over one refrigerator (long story, coming soon). I knew I wanted to document this time and share it with you. Get ready for more behind the scenes of my life and my business!

Tag questions in English can be tricky, can’t they? In today’s lesson, we’ll talk about how to pronounce tag questions in English so you can use them confidently. Download the free PDF to practice tag questions: https://hadarshemesh.com/tagquestions

Today I had the honor of interviewing Keith from English Speaking Success, where he shared his experience and best tips and tricks for helping students succeed in the IELTS exam, and feel more confident in their speaking. Learn more about Keith’s courses here: Keithspeakingacademy.com Follow Keith’s channel to get more tips that will develop your speaking and prepare you for IELTS: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishSpeakingSuccess Watch my interview on Keith’s channel: https://youtu.be/_Bg7fKuEBx8

What are the hardest words to pronounce in English? Don’t take it from me! I asked this question to my students and here’s what they said. What English word is the hardest for you to pronounce?

What does it take to overcome your fear in English and express yourself freely and completely? In this episode I interview my student, Daniela Vašinková, who lives in the Czech Republic. We talk about Daniela’s story of learning English (without having ever lived in an English speaking country), and how she went from avoiding all conversations, to becoming the outgoing, influential and incredible speaker that she is today. Daniela was a student of mine in my signature program, New Sound (get on the waitlist here https://bit.ly/48NUVSP), and a pillar in my membership community, Beyond! Beyond is now closed for registration, but you can join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/3ujoc8I

You know you should practice your English, but it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin, what to study, or how to do it effectively. Today I’ll walk you through the essential elements you need to begin practicing more consistently in English. Add a quick, easy and fun daily 10-minute practice to your routine for free! Become a Sprint Rookie: https://bit.ly/43pCotf  Videos to help you know what to focus on and practice more effectively: 15 Minute Morning Pronunciation Practice for English Learners https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/pronunciation-practice-english/  Get fluent in English FASTER – 3 Unconventional and effective strategies https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/3-ways-to-improve-english-fast/  The method I use to teach pronunciation (Pronunciation & Productivity tips inside!) https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/my-method-to-teach-pronunciation/  Do you really need feedback to improve? The answer might surprise you https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/do-you-need-feedback/ How to stop REPEATING yourself, ORGANIZE your thoughts, and speak TO THE POINT https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-be-concise-in-english/

Join the 7-Day Start Strong Challenge for free: https://bit.ly/41XW8UM How can you actually set goals that you are excited about and that you’ll commit to in 2024? In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can start and stay strong in 2024 by creating goals that set you up for success. And, if you want to set your goals with me, build habits that last, get more practice, speaking opportunities and lots more, I’m inviting you to our Start Strong Challenge from January 22 – 28. It’s 100% FREE! Join the challenge today. We start January 22! https://bit.ly/41XW8UM

Have you ever thought that listening to different accents might confuse you or slow down your progress in English? This is a concern that I’ve heard a lot over the years, and today I’ll share the truth about what listening to different accents and dialects can actually do to your English.

Do you want to begin thinking in English more? Naturally, it can be challenging to switch from thinking in your native language to English. But today, I’m sharing with you three strategies that I’ve used myself to start thinking in English. Are you already using any of these strategies? Let me know!

Anesthesia, syringe, malignant tumor…so many words that look intimidating in medicine, but are essential to know! In today’s episode, I’ll share 10 common words used in medicine, what they mean, and how to pronounce them. Download the free PDF to follow along with the audio and see the definition, IPA transcription, and example sentences: https://bit.ly/3TCKCMz Whether you need to go to a doctor and use English, or you just want to brush up on your medical vocabulary, you’ll enjoy this episode!

We use “has to”, “have to” and “had to” all the time when we speak, but did you know that something interesting happens to them in connected speech? Find out how in this episode. Connected speech in English – why do we need it? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech-in-english/ How to connect words in American English? | Tips & Tricks https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/connected-speech/