29. Challenges

29. Challenges

Author: Hadar Shemesh April 7, 2020 Duration: 35:58

This is a personal episode where I talk about the things I've learned from the Loud and Proud 5-day fluency challenge, I reflect on the challenges the participants went through and share my own personal challenges as I was working on this project.

This podcast episode was recorded in the midst of the Corona crisis that is happening now around the world, and exactly two weeks after we had completed the Loud and Proud challenge.
So the title 'challenges' seems rather appropriate.

Links mentioned in the episode:

How To Become Fluent In English? Identify Your Challenges Using The Fluency Wheel: https://youtu.be/RwpXkwrjlzo

Map our your fluency challenges with my fluency wheel: https://theaccentsway.com/fluency-wheel-freebie/

Join our global community on Facebook: The InFluency Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fluencychallenge/

Has any of the things mentioned in the podcast resonated with you?
Come on over to hadar.accentsway on IG and share with me your thoughts!

If you want to improve your accent and understand spoken English better, download my free American Accent audio crash course: https://theaccentsway.com/audio-accent-course/


Hadar Shemesh hosts The InFluency Podcast, drawing from her own journey from an intermediate English speaker to a recognized pronunciation expert and fluency coach. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical, empathetic guide for anyone who feels stuck in their language learning. Hadar's conversations and solo episodes delve into the tangible strategies that actually work for acquiring an American accent, building unshakeable confidence, and moving beyond textbook English to authentic, fluid speech. You'll hear a blend of mindset shifts, technical pronunciation breakdowns, and stories from a global community of learners. The focus is always on the human side of fluency-how it connects to identity, courage, and communication. Each episode of this podcast feels like a direct coaching session, offering actionable steps that address the real frustrations and aspirations of students and teachers alike. Hadar's approach demystifies the process, making the path to speaking English with assurance feel not only possible but deeply personal. Tune in for a resource that understands the journey because the host has lived it, creating a space where progress is celebrated over perfection.
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