It really feels like English is testing us sometimes. Why on earth is the “south” in “southern” pronounced differently from the word “south”? Seriously,…

When Paula moved to the USA 3 years ago English was the last thing she was worried about. After all, she took English classes…

There’s nothing like a good video about fluency to take your mind off of viruses. In this episode, we’ll talk about what exactly fluency…

The Coronavirus is all over the news but it’s not here to stay. You know what IS here to stay? That’s right – English….

You’re sitting in class. The teacher is speaking. Fast. You’re trying to take notes. “What was she saying?” you’re thinking You spend two seconds…

Heteronyms are words that have the same spelling but different pronunciation. For instance ‘live’ ‘we live in Scotland’ but ‘it was a live concert’….

Flower VS flour? Oh, those homophones! Those… what? Homophones. Words that SOUND the same but have different MEANING and SPELLING. I bet you have…

In this video, you’ll learn what the 10 most common pronunciation mistakes are for Brazilian Portuguese speakers, how to pronounce the sounds correctly, and…

Learning to speak a new language can be challenging, no doubt about that. Especially English. All those funky words like knight, laugh, paradigm and…

It’s not easy to teach pronunciation and it’s usually not a priority when there are so many other things to teach out there. But…

My English is this, My English is that. I don’t speak English fluently enough. I have such a thick accent. It’s almost 2020 so…

Wouldn’t it be nice to be more engaging when speaking English? Have you ever wondered what words you need to stress in a sentence…

When Andres just moved to NYC 3 years ago, he wanted his friends to learn English so they could move to NYC and live…

Have you ever tried to sound more natural in English by changing your pitch and voice, but the LAST thing you felt was natural?…

In this episode, you’re going to learn how to pronounce the word ‘symbol’ effortlessly. And after you learn how to pronounce it, you can…

Have you ever struggled with understanding native English speakers? Do you feel like you don’t fully understand TV shows, movies, or even the cashier…

Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary this video is going to give you…

Have you been struggling with the pronunciation of the TH sound? If you have, this is your lucky day! In this episode, I’m going…

What do you think prevents you from being a remarkable speaker in English? Is it better grammar? More English practice? Better vocabulary? And what…

The P and B in English may seem to you like two harmless and simple sounds, unlike the American R or TH, for instance….

Is your English teacher good for you? Ask yourself these 5 questions and you will know what makes a good English teacher. I took…

Along with the rise of technology we’re starting to find new words in our daily vocabulary. I ordered it on Amazon. I forgot my…

Have you ever wondered how you should pronounce this funny looking word that comes up sooooo often on social media? This short video will…

Today I’m bringing you into my classroom for a pronunciation masterclass! We will go over ALL the vowels in American English as I teach…

It’s the 4th of July!  And since I teach American English, it is only expected that I  acknowledge it with an appropriate video:) In…

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to pronounce the top 10 TV shows that are often mispronounced by non-native speakers (can…

Do you think English should be spoken fast? I frequently hear people say that it’s so hard to understand native speakers, especially on TV,…

I believe that watching TV in English is not really helping you improve your spoken English. And yes I am taking into consideration the…

You know those words that you use ALL of the time, but every time they come out of your mouth you know it’s not…

As you know, if you want to improve any aspect of your English whether it’s your fluency, your accent, grammar or confidence – you’ll…

Today I have a pronunciation lesson for you. I know that you’ve been paying attention to your speech, and have been trying to apply…

I hear this a lot:  “Hadar, but I don’t live in an English speaking country. There’s no way I can really improve”.The belief that the only way to…

How to improve your accent and spoken English. A question I get asked often by students. While improving your accent may seem unattainable and overwhelming at first, the…

When you are unsure about the pronunciation of a word… What do you do? Check the word in the dictionary? Listen closely to how…

This message is for my women readers for International Women’s Day. But if you’re a man, you’re invited to stick around;) Today, I want…

Before every class, webinar or workshop I give, I ask my students “What is your biggest struggle in English?” Can you guess what the…

We all have words that we take for granted. Words like ‘apple’, or ’house’. The first few words you learn in school, with pictures…

Have you ever felt nervous speaking English, especially around native speakers? If the answer is yes, this week’s episode is for you. When I…

In this video, you’ll learn what the 10 most common pronunciation mistakes are for Russian speakers, how to pronounce the sounds correctly, and how…

In this lesson, I will teach you a silly yet quite effective trick that’ll help you pronounce clearly and easily the dreaded word… LITTLE!…

I’ve been wanting to meditate every morning for the past 2.5 years. Every time I start, it only lasts for a few days and…

Not everyone is going to like this episode. I know that. In particular, educators and institutions that base their revenue model on getting their…

I will never promote inequality unless it concerns the light L and dark L 🙂 In this video, I’ll teach you how to pronounce…

In this lesson, you’re going to learn about common words in the field of finance that are often mispronounced by non-native speakers. We’ll talk…

Today, you’ll find a 90-second lesson on how to pronounce the word ‘chaos’. Along the way, you’ll learn about the K sound, and about…

In American English, as you know, spelling can be deceiving. Many words that are spelled with ‘o’, have no pure /o/ sound in them,…

I have a confession to make. For many years, I’ve felt like I have nothing meaningful to say. That I was boring, unintelligent and…

When I first saw Simon Sinek’s answer to ‘the Millennial Question’, I was intrigued. Not only that the things he said were profound and…

Does speaking clearly mean separating words, or connecting them? Many of my students are afraid to connect words together, concerned that it would make…

Are you making these mistakes? In this video, you’ll learn what the 10 most common pronunciation mistakes are, how to pronounce the sounds correctly,…

What makes a voice interesting? Why some speakers are charismatic and engaging, and others are just… blah. Here’s how I see it. It’s not…

In today’s lesson, I’m going to talk about the TWO possible pronunciations of the word ‘schedule’ in American English. Afterward, I’m inviting you to…

Today’s lesson deals with the question of sounding and feeling ‘natural’ in English. Do you ever feel that you work TOO HARD when you…

Learn how to pronounce the word ‘question’ in under two minutes. Now, do you have any qustions for me?

When it comes to pronouncing names of famous cities, places and people we usually have a pretty good idea how to pronounce them accurately….

In this lesson you’re going to learn: 1. What is the secret of American rhythm and intonation? 2. What are the things in American…

Do you also struggle with the R sound?If the answer is yes, don’t miss out on today’s video lesson. You see, in American English, there’s…

The S suffix is a popular addition to words (plurals, some verbs in the present simple tense, possessions). There are three different ways to…

You know these words that in your head they sound like one thing, But when they come out of your mouth they sound… Well……

Have you ever sat in a restaurant and ordered something simple, but the server could just not understand what it is that you’re asking…

I need to make a confession. For many years I used to get the prepositions of place (on/it/at) all wrong. And every time I…

Does this sound like you? “Let’s meet on Wednesday. I mean, in Wednesday. In 9pm. At 9pm. Sorry.. On 9pm. ” The problem with…

Last week Google’s CEO demonstrated a conversation between Google Assistant (a machine) and a real person (a real person). The conversation was so smooth…

Have you ever gotten the words RECIPE and RECEIPT confused because of the spelling?Or have you ever mispronounced them? Because they sure don’t sound…

At the end of my second year of acting school, I was offered to play the role of Lady Macbeth by William Shakespeare in…

You know this woman… a non-native speaker just like you, but something about the way she speaks makes her sound so fluent, natural and…

A few weeks ago I received an email from Rika. Something in what she’d said got me all fired up so I asked for…

Even though it seems like English is completely inconsistent and there are no logical pronunciation rules, the pronunciation of the -ed suffix is pretty…

Many of my students come from the tech world, and this is where I draw most of my knowledge of Cybersecurity, Venture Capitals, Algorithms,…

As you probably know, one of my passions (slash, obsessions) is to find words that share similar spelling but are pronounced differently. The timing…

Did you know that there are two L sounds in American English? And did you know that getting it right is crucial for your…

It’s Valentine’s day and.. I have to say that I’m not a big fan of this *overly commercialized* day. Don’t get me wrong, I…

Did you know that there are many English words that are derived from French? Some of them, for example: entrée, entrepreneur, genre and bourgeois…

If you’re a student, teacher or an English learner you must’ve come across at least one of the words I’m going to discuss in…

How is it possible that different words such as ‘rider’ and ‘writer’ sound absolutely the same in American English?* After all, the consonants in…

In this lesson I’ll be talking about the H in American English. You see, I notice that people DROP the H when it shouldn’t…

How old were you when you first learned the say the days of the week? Who taught you? Was it your parents? Your ESL…

Has this ever happened to you? You’re starting a conversation feeling fairly confident and fluent. But all of a sudden, you’re stuck. Your brain…

I once had a student at a large hi-tech company who told me: “I can carry a conversation pretty well, and I think I…

Have you ever had your name mispronounced? Have you ever had to repeat your name more than once because the person in front of…

The hardest thing about improving your accent on your own using YouTube videos or other online resources is not knowing whether how you’re practicing…

We all know the Starbucks experience. You’re walking to the counter, gathering courage to make an order, and then comes the part of saying…

And how the /oʊ/ as in ‘go’ can get you immediate results:   I’ve been teaching English and accent training for over 10 years,…

My customer services team (i.e. me and myself) has received many complaints lately claiming one word per video is not enough. Now, I love…

I think one of the most difficult things to accurately pronounce in English is ‘universal’ words. Words that share the same root in your…

Had you asked me 10 years ago what words come up when I think of the word ‘foreigner’ I would have probably said: Difficulty,…

Writing a long email in English and deleting it just before sending it. When your landlord raises your rent by 15%. The political situation….

The word literally is vastly used in English as.. a filler word. Which means that sometimes people use it in addition to a perfectly…

Does your mouth get all weird when you’re pronouncing an R right after the TH? I know I know, each sound alone is challenging,…

I don’t know what they’ve told you in school, But there’s one thing they usually forget to mention: When you see N and G…

There are a few things I teach that I just know will induce the same reaction: Shaking head, palm covering face, a deep sigh….

This week’s request was received by an old friend that is having a hard time understanding one of his colleagues every time they approach…

Have you ever considered the length of your words or the pitch of your voice when asking for the time? If not, now is…

When I was asked to explain the word vulnerable, I immediately had a vision of myself 15 years back, struggling with this word as…

What the’s difference between Analysis (singular) and Analyses (plural)? Because they don’t sound the same. And what about Analyze? Before your head starts to…

You know those phrases or words that you just wish you could avoid? I’m happy to announce that this will no longer be the…

When I studied linguistics at the university, my favorite class was Phonology. During the class, we would get lists of words in different languages,…

Whenever I go abroad, the first thing I have to do is to sit in a cafe (of course it has to be as…

When I was at the Youtube space in London last month I came across Master Wong, a British-Vietnamese martial artist and a YouTuber. I…

How many words does it take to explain the word GIRL? When it’s me talking about it, the answer is many. Don’t blame me!…

In American English there are a few diphthongs which are ‘changing vowels’. Some speakers don’t pronounce the transition (because they never have to do…

Did you know there is no KNOW in acknowledge?

What better day is there to discuss the difference between ‘woman’ and ‘women’ than International Women’s Day? 🙂

I think we have finally reached the point in our relationship where we can talk about the pool-pull vowel pair. Let me know how…

The difference between being a coach in life and a teacher on youtube, is the ability to interact and hear my audience. I also…

Say the following words OUT LOUD: last-lust / lack-luck / stack-stuck / staff-stuff Do they sound the same to you? Do you know that…

Today I wanted to make it a little more interesting for you. I mean, there’s a limit to how many videos one can watch…

During this time of year I like to look back at the passing year and plan the upcoming year as I look ahead. I…

You know, I’ve been a dialect coach for almost 10 years, and while I had mostly focused on pronunciation in my first years, I…

You know, it took me forever to film this video. There are so many little details in this word that we tried something like…

You know, you don’t really have to pronounce the W in this word.. Wanna hear how it sounds?.. Thanks for watching and have a…

I know, I know, xenophobia is not the most common word out there (if you’re not sure what it means, the definition is in…

When I was asked to make this video I thought that this was not a typical mispronunciation video. After all, the spelling is quite…

The word ‘spontaneous’ is just an excuse to talk about the rhythm of English. How to pronounce ‘spontaneous’ Enjoy the rest of your week!…

These three words always give me a slight headache when put together. Have a great week. xoxo Hadar

The word genre comes from French along with its lovely and confusing spelling. Of course, it has only American sounds. Now, people that are…

Is there a difference between a fake I.D. and a fake idea? Watch this episode to find out:) Have a great week. xoxo Hadar

It’s only appropriate to open my ‘luxury’ tutorial with a saying: “All that glitters is not gold”. Well, same thing goes for spelling vs….

Today is the eve of Yom Kippur, so I figured it’d be a good opportunity to learn how to pronounce the word ‘sorry’:) Be…

In today’s episode you’ll learn about the secret sound that doesn’t show up in the spelling and a three word phrase that sounds like…

I was asked to compare between the words ‘whom’ and ‘home’, so I decided to make it interesting and talk about the important /H/…

‘Focus’ is one of those words you never think there’s something wrong with how you say them, until…

There was a time when I used to get self conscious whenever I said one of the two words: ‘corporate’ or ‘cooperate’. I’d say…

I’m so happy to be back! The new season has a lot in store for you: pronunciation tips, confusing word pairs and new lessons…

World. There’s so much laying behind this small word. People, homes, beaches, kindness, innovation, parks, wars, animals, communication, languages…So it’s only appropriate that one…

Working in restaurants throughout my twenties has taught me many things: How to multi task, how to see things when my back is turned,…

On the surface this seems like a very basic and simple word to pronounce. Thanks. What is there to say about it? Well, you…

Since I started this video blog a year ago, I’ve received many requests to explain how to pronounce the R sound. It’s funny, I’ve…

I wanted to share something with you. This week I talked to a student of mine who’s made a huge progress in her training….

Are you serious? That’s my favorite series! Yet another glorious pair that can get us utterly confused. The key is in pronouncing the right…

Sometimes distinction between words is clear and obvious (at least after it’s pointed out) and sometimes it’s more subtle and complex. Like in the…

Today we have a quick and effective video for you. The word ‘months’. First, there’s the ‘right’ way. Then – there’s how you actually…

Particularly. Do you use this word as much as you want to? (Or do you find substitutions such as : especially, specifically…) How should…

This week is really important to me, because today I start to deeply explore the wonders of onlinism in order to get to know…

Awkward mistakes… Yes, I know. It happens. Like – going to the beach (and not B**TCH) or when you say a few years, and…

Today I’m not going to teach you how to pronounce one word or another, but rather give you tools that’ll help you solve clarity…

Today we have another great word – ‘quarter’. Say the following phrases: Quarter past eight I found a quarter The end of the first…

You know these words that sneak up on you when you least expect it? Words that you KNOW how to say, you’ve said them…

Before we get to our short pronunciation lesson, I want you to do something a little different this week. I’d like you to memorize…

It seems like last week’s OUGH extravaganza really hit the spot for many of you (if you missed it here it is: How to…

English is definitely one of those languages where what you see is NOT what you get. Look at the words though, thought and tough….

Many people tell me that although they find my videos interesting, it seems impossible for them to apply everything discussed. Here’s the thing. YOU…

One of the things you probably deal with when communicating in English, is finding the confidence to speak and speak up. To be able…

How to pronounce thirty? Ever walked into a cab and struggled to explain where you’re going? Or tried to schedule a meeting but wasn’t…

This week I want to share with you an important tip on how to pronounce words with ‘aw’ spelling as in ‘law’ ‘saw’ and…

I see her. I see hair. Yet again, similar words that look the same but don’t sound the same. The secret is in the…

Last week I gave you an important tip on how to pronounce long words, or more specifically, how to address words with suffixes. If…

Do you ever find yourself avoiding using words that you’re not sure on how to say? I bet mirror is one of them. “Hey,…

When I lived in NY I had a French roommate with a beautiful accent. One day he came up to me and said, Hadar…

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that even the most difficult sounds or words in English have a ‘shortcut’. A little trick…

Sometimes it’s the little ones that make all the difference (at least that’s what my preschool teacher used to say). And today’s little word…

Days of the week is probably one of the first few things we learn in school. But wouldn’t it have been nice if we…

It’s almost the end of the year. You may look back at what you accomplished in 2015, or perhaps you’re already making plans for…

What do you think  – Is there an ‘o’ sound In the word Million? Today’s video is here to remind you that spelling and pronunciation…

While you might be celebrating Hannukah or preparing for Christmas, I figured it’s only appropriate to give you something.. pretty. You know, for the holidays….

Have you ever noticed that there are several T’s in American English? The American T is pronounced quite differently, depending on its position in…

Let’s talk about something important. The word important.  Although I’m sure it already sounds great when you say it, I focused on a few…

Get out of here, you’re out of the office?! You’re out of your mind! Such a common phrase – Have you ever listened closely…

When you say the words ‘Want’ and ‘Won’t’ – Do they sound the same? Although they begin and end the same, the vowel in…

When I was 23, I worked with a dialect coach in NYC. One of the first few things she gave me was a list…

Here’s a short and not so farfetched scenario: Can I get some water? Excuse me? Water? Umm, we don’t have that. WATER! Oh, you…

“Don’t say one thing and mean another,” I often heard this saying as a kid and tried to live my life accordingly. But what…

What’s the most difficult thing about English? I’m sure there are many different answers to this question. But one of the things I hear…

As promised, today I’m going to provide you with some practical tools to start your accent training journey extravaganza. In my work, I always…

So you’ve been speaking English for so many years that you know all the complicated words and understand (almost) everything when you listen to other…

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m finally launching my site in English. For a long time, I’ve been planning to launch this program. And…