Hadar Shemesh launches the Influency podcast for English learners, teachers, and anyone interested in pronunciation and fluency. New episodes drop Thursdays with audio versions of her YouTube videos on Tuesdays, plus interviews and pronunciation how-tos. Follow along on Instagram at Hadar Accentsway.
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Welcome to the Influency podcast, Episode number one. Welcome to my first episode ever of my first podcast ever. I am so thrilled to be here and I'm glad that you're here with me. You are here probably because you follow me on Instagram or YouTube or you're subscribed to my newsletter, or you are here because you are my mom and you know about this podcast because I told you about it last night. Maybe you've just come across this podcast and you're trying it out and you want to know what it's all about. So whoever you are, wherever you are at, however you've come here, welcome. And I appreciate the fact that you are allowing me to share my words with you on your precious time. And I want to share with you why I've decided to start a podcast and who this podcast is for and what to expect. So the reason why I decided to start a podcast is because I usually share my content and my ideas on YouTube in a video. Video format. And I've come to realize that not everyone has time to watch YouTube videos. For example, I never watch YouTube videos, to be honest. And the only way I consume content, and I consider myself a constant learner and an eternal student. And the way I consume content is only through podcasts and audio, audiobooks or courses that I've purchased. But I listen to the audio version of the lessons. And the reason why that happens is because I want to do things, but I have to do them on the go because I'm really busy. But I do have some driving time and I do clean up my house every now and then and. Or fold the laundry. Rarely. Rarely I fold the laundry. I have to be honest about that. But when I do, I listen to a podcast while doing it because that is the only way I get myself to do stuff at home. And when I listen to a podcast, I actually get to do the thing that I want to do. But it's super intriguing. And I have really changed my life because of podcasts. And I felt that there is a really unique connection between the podcaster and the listener. And I wanted to create that connection with you as well. Another reason why I wanted to start this podcast is because I feel this platform allows me to start a deeper conversation than a YouTube video. I love YouTube. It has served me immensely, and I'm going to continue creating videos there. But here there is something more laid back, more personal than a YouTube video. And I wanted to have both worlds. So I'm going to keep on creating YouTube videos, but in addition to that, I'll create podcast episodes. And this podcast is for you. If you are an English learner and you're looking to improve your fluency and confidence in English, it's of course for you if you want to improve your pronunciation. Because I'm definitely going to share some stuff about the American accent, things that I've learned from my own journey. And if you don't know me, episode number two is all about my story and how I've come to do what I'm doing right now because I'm a non native speaker and I coach people how to be confident speakers in English. So I'm sure I have some things that I can share with you that will help you on your journey. And even if you're not an English learner, but you're an English speaker, whether native or non native, and you're very passionate about English, I'm sure you're you can find a lot of stuff here as well, because I'm going to dismantle, dissect and dive deep into understanding the phonetics and phonology of English and all the funny things that happen in the language when we speak. This podcast is for you as well. If you are an English teacher and you want to improve your skills at teaching pronunciation or you want to learn more strategies or feel more confident teaching. So I'm going to share my strategies and tips with you in this podcast. And you know, even as a learner, I think it's really interesting to learn about all the teaching strategies so you know what to expect or what to demand as a learner or as you're creating your own own personal training. So I think it's valuable for everyone. And if you're wondering what you're going to find in this podcast, then I guess we'll find that out together. Because I'm just starting out, but I do have a plan, so I'm going to share with you my plan. But I have no doubt knowing myself because I always like to change stuff up that it's going to change and I'm going to add things. And if I add things to the original plan, it's because I feel that people need it or because I have a strong impulse to do something and I always follow my intuition and impulses. So I'm assuming you're gonna like it. And if not, then let me know because I do want to have an open discussion here and I would always love to hear what you have to say or what you think about the content that I share and for that. I'm super available on instagram in my DMs, so always feel free to DM me and send me a DM on Hadar Accentsway and I'll be there so the audio version of the weekly video is going to be broadcasted here on Tuesdays and on Thursdays I'm going to share new content, whether it's a conversation about a different topic related to mindset or fluency or pronunciation or intonation. It could be just like a short how to pronounce video or an interview or a discussion with a co host. So I have a lot of fun stuff waiting for you, so stay tuned. Be sure to subscribe whether you're listening to this on itunes or Spotify or Google Podcast or you're subscribed to it on my newsletter. Either way, stay tuned so you will hear everything that I have to share with you. Okay, that's it. I think I better stop talking and let you start listening to the other episodes here in this podcast. Thank you so much for being here and I wish us both good luck and an exciting journey together. Have a beautiful, beautiful rest of the day and I'll catch you next time in the next episode. Bye.
