The InFluency Podcast

Hadar Shemesh brings a perspective to English teaching that most native-speaker hosts simply cannot offer. She learned English as a second language herself, struggled with pronunciation and confidence, and built a career helping thousands of students around the world overcome those same challenges. The InFluency Podcast is the audio extension of that work, covering pronunciation, fluency strategies, American accent training, and — crucially — the mindset side of language learning. That mindset component is what distinguishes this show from pure pronunciation drills. Hadar talks openly about the fear, frustration, and self-consciousness that come with speaking a language you have not fully mastered. She addresses the inner critic that tells you your accent is wrong, the anxiety of speaking up in meetings, and the tendency to freeze mid-sentence when you cannot find the right word. Her advice is specific and actionable rather than vague motivational talk. On the technical side, the show covers American English intonation, vowel sounds, consonant clusters, word stress, and the rhythm of natural speech. Hadar breaks these down clearly and provides practice opportunities within the episodes. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that fluency is not about sounding exactly like a native speaker but about communicating with clarity and confidence in your own voice. Listeners consistently praise the show for feeling like fresh air compared to traditional English instruction. Episodes are available on all major platforms. For learners who feel technically competent but emotionally stuck — who know the grammar but freeze when they have to actually speak — Hadar's combination of pronunciation coaching and psychological support addresses both problems at once.