
Dozens Of Mind-Blowing Tips And Tricks That’ll Take Your English To The Next Level

Download your FREE Workbook and AUDIO A few years ago, when in-person groups were not a health threat, I talked about intonation with my…
January 19, 2021
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Let’s talk about names. Not English names. But your name… in English. Do you feel it sounds natural when you say your name in…
January 12, 2021
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Download free YEAR-IN-REVIEW workbook to review and plan your year Are you ready to make 2021 better than 2020? The end of the year…
December 22, 2020
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When I started teaching English and pronunciation, I thought it was all about teaching and learning pronunciation. Makes sense, no? A teacher teaches. Not…
December 22, 2020
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We all know the advantages of technology when it comes to language learning. YOU’RE USING IT NOW! But have you ever considered the disadvantages?…
December 8, 2020
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Download your Conditionlas sentences DRILLS Have you been struggling with conditional sentences? ME TOO! ?♀️ Conditional 0, conditional 1, 2 and 3. Mixed conditionals,…
December 1, 2020
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Download your SPRINT workout plan As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your…
November 24, 2020
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Tone of voice in English – Is it possible to change the meaning of what you’re saying, without changing your words? The answer is…
November 17, 2020
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Practice effectively WITH my VISUAL INTONATION NOTES. Wouldn’t it be nice to be more engaging when speaking English? Have you ever wondered what words…
November 9, 2020
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Do you sometimes have those intrusive, limiting beliefs about your English? The ones that just pop up and mess with your mind and ruin…
November 3, 2020
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Do you get frustrated when you forget to use all the new words, correct tenses and prepositions when speaking EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW THEM?!?…
October 27, 2020
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Want to speak like a native in English? Of course you do. Who wouldn’t want that? But … What if I told you that…
October 20, 2020
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Do you work in English? If you do, and you’re like most people, you must have felt that it’s sometimes hard to find the…
October 6, 2020
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Have you noticed people duplicating a word and wondered, ‘what’s up with that?’ Or maybe you noticed it, but haven’t thought it means anything….
September 29, 2020
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In these crazy Corona times, wearing masks helps us save lives, but as some of us have realized, there’s a downside to wearing them….
September 22, 2020
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Just like with everything in life, my YouTube journey has started with insecurity, fear and the need to please everyone, and continued with a…
September 8, 2020
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As an English learner, you probably already know that speaking is a big part of improving EVERYTHING about your English. And if you don’t…
September 1, 2020
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When we think of people who communicate well in a second language (let’s say, English), what is it that makes them sound so engaging?…
July 28, 2020
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What is the BEST way for you to learn English? Can someone who is not YOU know such a thing? Is it really about…
July 21, 2020
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July 14, 2020
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In this episode, I’m going to share with you the ideal morning pronunciation practice for your English. Now, here’s the thing. Pronunciation is, basically,…
July 1, 2020
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English is the sum of ALL its speakers, not SOME of its speakers. Yet, learners of English, are usually not exposed enough to different…
June 23, 2020
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Want to make small talk easy and effortless? What if I told you it is NOT about learning new phrases or questions or words?…
June 16, 2020
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Oh my, you are going to WANT to watch this interview. In this episode, I talk to Samara Bay about the practice of how…
June 9, 2020
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At times of injustice, we need to show solidarity, educate ourselves and do our best to learn about people’s suffering. In this episode, I…
June 2, 2020
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Tired of learning ABOUT improving your vocabulary instead of actually IMPROVING IT?! In this episode, I share with you an in-depth vocabulary exercise that…
May 27, 2020
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Let’s say you have a job interview tomorrow morning. And let’s say you haven’t reached your English breakthrough just yet, and you feel a…
May 19, 2020
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Improve your speaking voice in English with simple and fun vocal exercises. Do you like the sound of your voice when speaking English? Do…
May 12, 2020
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Don’t you hate it when you feel that you need to settle for a basic word instead of a more specific, accurate or sophisticated…
May 5, 2020
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How To Teach Kids English At Home. Do you want to give your child a head start in English? In this episode I’m going…
April 21, 2020
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What’s the difference in pronunciation between ‘origins’ and ‘oranges’, and why is it so hard for president Trump to get it? The Daily Show…
April 14, 2020
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It really feels like English is testing us sometimes. Why on earth is the “south” in “southern” pronounced differently from the word “south”? Seriously,…
March 31, 2020
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When Paula moved to the USA 3 years ago English was the last thing she was worried about. After all, she took English classes…
March 25, 2020
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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…
March 18, 2020
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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….
March 10, 2020
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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…
March 3, 2020
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Heteronyms are words that have the same spelling but different pronunciation. For instance ‘live’ ‘we live in Scotland’ but ‘it was a live concert’….
February 25, 2020
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Flower VS flour? Oh, those homophones! Those… what? Homophones. Words that SOUND the same but have different MEANING and SPELLING. I bet you have…
February 18, 2020
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No matter where you look, contractions are everywhere in English – in spoken language as well as in writing: “I’m going to be late”,…
February 5, 2020
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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…
January 21, 2020
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Learning to speak a new language can be challenging, no doubt about that. Especially English. All those funky words like knight, laugh, paradigm and…
January 14, 2020
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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…
January 7, 2020
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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…
December 31, 2019
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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…
December 24, 2019
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When Andres just moved to NYC 3 years ago, he wanted his friends to learn English so they could move to NYC and live…
December 17, 2019
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Have you ever tried to sound more natural in English by changing your pitch and voice, but the LAST thing you felt was natural?…
December 10, 2019
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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…
November 20, 2019
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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…
November 12, 2019
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Precious Vocabulary secrets here!! If you want to build your vocabulary fast and improve your speaking vocabulary this video is going to give you…
October 29, 2019
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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…
October 2, 2019
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What do you think prevents you from being a remarkable speaker in English? Is it better grammar? More English practice? Better vocabulary? And what…
September 18, 2019
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The P and B in English may seem to you like two harmless and simple sounds, unlike the American R or TH, for instance….
August 31, 2019
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Is your English teacher good for you? Ask yourself these 5 questions and you will know what makes a good English teacher. I took…
August 22, 2019
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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…
August 15, 2019
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Have you ever wondered how you should pronounce this funny looking word that comes up sooooo often on social media? This short video will…
August 1, 2019
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I’m an introvert. Every time I need to socialize with new people, I cringe a bit. In big parties, I mingle for the first few minutes,…
July 19, 2019
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Where are you from?” “Your accent is so cute!” “HAHA, it’s so funny how you say T(Y)UUUUESDAY” “Don’t change your accent it’s exotic” (what…
July 11, 2019
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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…
June 25, 2019
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June 18, 2019
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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…
June 4, 2019
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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…
May 29, 2019
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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,…
May 21, 2019
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I believe that watching TV in English is not really helping you improve your spoken English. And yes I am taking into consideration the…
May 15, 2019
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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…
May 8, 2019
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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…
April 30, 2019
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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…
April 11, 2019
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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…
March 28, 2019
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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…
March 19, 2019
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When you are unsure about the pronunciation of a word… What do you do? Check the word in the dictionary? Listen closely to how…
March 13, 2019
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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…
March 8, 2019
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Before every class, webinar or workshop I give, I ask my students “What is your biggest struggle in English?” Can you guess what the…
March 5, 2019
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We all have words that we take for granted. Words like ‘apple’, or ’house’. The first few words you learn in school, with pictures…
March 1, 2019
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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…
February 21, 2019
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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…
February 7, 2019
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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!…
January 24, 2019
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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…
January 22, 2019
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Not everyone is going to like this episode. I know that. In particular, educators and institutions that base their revenue model on getting their…
December 31, 2018
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I will never promote inequality unless it concerns the light L and dark L 🙂 In this video, I’ll teach you how to pronounce…
December 16, 2018
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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…
December 2, 2018
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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…
November 23, 2018
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In American English, as you know, spelling can be deceiving. Many words that are spelled with ‘o’, have no pure /o/ sound in them,…
November 23, 2018
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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…
November 11, 2018
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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…
October 26, 2018
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Does speaking clearly mean separating words, or connecting them? Many of my students are afraid to connect words together, concerned that it would make…
October 19, 2018
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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,…
October 11, 2018
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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…
October 2, 2018
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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…
September 13, 2018
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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…
September 5, 2018
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Learn how to pronounce the word ‘question’ in under two minutes. Now, do you have any qustions for me?
August 23, 2018
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When it comes to pronouncing names of famous cities, places, and people we usually have a pretty good idea of how to pronounce them…
August 17, 2018
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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 English…
August 8, 2018
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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…
July 29, 2018
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The S suffix is a popular addition to words (plurals, some verbs in the present simple tense, possessions). There are three different ways to…
July 13, 2018
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You know these words that in your head they sound like one thing, But when they come out of your mouth they sound… Well……
June 28, 2018
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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…
June 22, 2018
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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…
May 31, 2018
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Does this sound like you? “Let’s meet on Wednesday. I mean, in Wednesday. In 9pm. At 9pm. Sorry.. On 9pm. ” The problem with…
May 24, 2018
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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…
May 14, 2018
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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…
April 26, 2018
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At the end of my second year of acting school, I was offered to play the role of Lady Macbeth by William Shakespeare in…
April 17, 2018
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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…
April 9, 2018
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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…
April 6, 2018
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Even though it seems like English is completely inconsistent and there are no logical pronunciation rules, the pronunciation of the -ed suffix is pretty…
March 27, 2018
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Many of my students come from the tech world, and this is where I draw most of my knowledge of Cybersecurity, Venture Capitals, Algorithms,…
March 15, 2018
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As you probably know, one of my passions (slash, obsessions) is to find words that share similar spelling but are pronounced differently. The timing…
March 1, 2018
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Did you know that there are two L sounds in American English? And did you know that getting it right is crucial for your…
February 21, 2018
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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…
February 14, 2018
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Did you know that there are many English words that are derived from French? Some of them, for example: entrée, entrepreneur, genre and bourgeois…
February 8, 2018
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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…
February 1, 2018
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How is it possible that different words such as ‘rider’ and ‘writer’ sound absolutely the same in American English?* After all, the consonants in…
January 18, 2018
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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…
January 4, 2018
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How old were you when you first learned the say the days of the week? Who taught you? Was it your parents? Your ESL…
December 20, 2017
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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…
December 12, 2017
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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…
November 30, 2017
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Have you ever had your name mispronounced? Have you ever had to repeat your name more than once because the person in front of…
November 21, 2017
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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…
November 13, 2017
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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…
November 1, 2017
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And how the /oʊ/ as in ‘go’ can get you immediate results: I’ve been teaching English and accent training for over 10 years,…
October 26, 2017
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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…
October 19, 2017
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I think one of the most difficult things to accurately pronounce in English is ‘universal’ words. Words that share the same root in your…
October 6, 2017
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Had you asked me 10 years ago what words come up when I think of the word ‘foreigner’ I would have probably said: Difficulty,…
September 28, 2017
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Writing a long email in English and deleting it just before sending it. When your landlord raises your rent by 15%. The political situation….
August 29, 2017
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The word literally is vastly used in English as.. a filler word. Which means that sometimes people use it in addition to a perfectly…
August 15, 2017
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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,…
August 8, 2017
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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…
August 1, 2017
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There are a few things I teach that I just know will induce the same reaction: Shaking head, palm covering face, a deep sigh….
July 25, 2017
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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…
June 20, 2017
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Have you ever considered the length of your words or the pitch of your voice when asking for the time? If not, now is…
June 5, 2017
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When I was asked to explain the word vulnerable, I immediately had a vision of myself 15 years back, struggling with this word as…
May 30, 2017
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Do you want to know how to pronounce ‘analysis’ in English? And also what the’s difference between analysis (singular form) and analyses (plural form)?…
May 24, 2017
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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…
May 16, 2017
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When I studied linguistics at the university, my favorite class was Phonology. During the class, we would get lists of words in different languages,…
May 6, 2017
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Whenever I go abroad, the first thing I have to do is to sit in a cafe (of course it has to be as…
April 25, 2017
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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…
April 13, 2017
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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!…
April 5, 2017
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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…
March 23, 2017
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Did you know there is no KNOW in acknowledge?
March 15, 2017
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What better day is there to discuss the difference between ‘woman’ and ‘women’ than International Women’s Day? 🙂
March 8, 2017
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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…
February 8, 2017
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The difference between being a coach in life and a teacher on youtube, is the ability to interact and hear my audience. I also…
January 25, 2017
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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…
January 17, 2017
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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…
January 10, 2017
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During this time of year I like to look back at the passing year and plan the upcoming year as I look ahead. I…
December 27, 2016
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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…
December 20, 2016
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You know, it took me forever to film this video. There are so many little details in this word that we tried something like…
December 13, 2016
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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…
December 6, 2016
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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…
November 29, 2016
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When I was asked to make this video I thought that this was not a typical mispronunciation video. After all, the spelling is quite…
November 22, 2016
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The word ‘spontaneous’ is just an excuse to talk about the rhythm of English. How to pronounce ‘spontaneous’ Enjoy the rest of your week!…
November 15, 2016
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These three words always give me a slight headache when put together. Have a great week. xoxo Hadar
November 8, 2016
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The word genre comes from French along with its lovely and confusing spelling. Of course, it has only American sounds. Now, people that are…
November 1, 2016
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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
October 25, 2016
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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….
October 18, 2016
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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…
October 11, 2016
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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…
October 5, 2016
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I was asked to compare between the words ‘whom’ and ‘home’, so I decided to make it interesting and talk about the important /H/…
September 27, 2016
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‘Focus’ is one of those words you never think there’s something wrong with how you say them, until…
September 20, 2016
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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…
September 13, 2016
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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…
September 6, 2016
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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…
July 26, 2016
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Working in restaurants throughout my twenties has taught me many things: How to multi-task, how to see things when my back is turned, how…
July 19, 2016
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On the surface this seems like a very basic and simple word to pronounce. Thanks. What is there to say about it? Well, you…
July 12, 2016
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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…
July 5, 2016
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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….
June 28, 2016
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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…
June 21, 2016
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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…
June 8, 2016
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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…
May 31, 2016
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Particularly. Do you use this word as much as you want to? (Or do you find substitutions such as : especially, specifically…) How should…
May 24, 2016
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This week is really important to me, because today I start to deeply explore the wonders of onlinism in order to get to know…
May 17, 2016
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Awkward mistakes… Yes, I know. It happens. Like – going to the beach (and not B**TCH) or when you say a few years, and…
May 10, 2016
#33
3:02

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…
May 3, 2016
#32
4:51

Today we have another great word – ‘quarter’. Say the following phrases: Quarter past eight I found a quarter The end of the first…
April 26, 2016
#31
1:42

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…
April 19, 2016
#30
1:46

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…
April 12, 2016
#29
1:51

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…
April 5, 2016
#28
2:13

English is definitely one of those languages where what you see is NOT what you get. Look at the words though, thought and tough….
March 29, 2016
#27
1:56

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…
March 22, 2016
#26
2:50

One of the things you probably deal with when communicating in English, is finding the confidence to speak and speak up. To be able…
March 15, 2016
#25
1:51

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…
March 8, 2016
#24
2:58

This week I want to share with you an important tip on how to pronounce words with ‘aw’ spelling as in ‘law’ ‘saw’ and…
March 1, 2016
#23
1:51

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…
February 23, 2016
#22
2:17

Last week I gave you an important tip on how to pronounce long words, or more specifically, how to address words with suffixes. If…
February 16, 2016
#21
2:18


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,…
February 1, 2016
#19
1:52
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When I lived in NY I had a French roommate with a beautiful accent. One day he came up to me and said, Hadar…
January 26, 2016
#18
2:50

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…
January 19, 2016
#17
2:22
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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…
January 12, 2016
#16
2:39

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…
January 5, 2016
#15
2:31

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…
December 29, 2015
#14
2:12

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…
December 22, 2015
#13
1:36

Let’s put your ‘flapped T’ into use and take a shot at pronouncing a word pretty. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Op10ke3_jhE Episode transcript Want to know more about…
December 14, 2015
#12
2:16

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…
December 8, 2015
#11
5:47

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…
November 30, 2015
#10
3:03

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…
November 23, 2015
#9
1:53

When you say the words ‘Want’ and ‘Won’t’ – Do they sound the same? Although they begin and end the same, the vowel in…
November 16, 2015
#8
2:43

When I was 23, I worked with a dialect coach in NYC. One of the first few things she gave me was a list…
November 9, 2015
#7
5:06

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…
October 28, 2015
#6
2:37

“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…
October 21, 2015
#5
2:47

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…
October 15, 2015
#4
3:32

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…
October 8, 2015
#3
6:30

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…
October 1, 2015
#2
3:53

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…
July 21, 2015
#1
3:00