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[Mastering English: A Three-Step Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Freedom]-[Bonus Masterclass: Make your pronunciation in English SIMPLE and CLEAR (limited time)]

The InFluency Podcast · B1 · 2025-09-22

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📋 Summary

Introduction: Breaking Through the Language Barrier

In this masterclass, Hadar, founder of the NewSound program, outlines a comprehensive approach to overcoming the common struggles faced by English learners. Many students feel like "a limited version" of themselves when speaking English, often paralyzed by the "editor" in their brain that triggers overthinking and second-guessing. The core message is that achieving fluency is not about talent or shortcuts, but about following a proven path that prioritizes pronunciation, mindset, and habitual practice.

Step 1: Stop Over-Efforting and Optimize Pronunciation

Hadar emphasizes that speaking should not feel like "work" or a 12-hour labor. Physical and mental tension often stem from two primary sources:

  • Over-pronunciation: Many learners feel compelled to emphasize every single sound and syllable, especially in words like "particularly" or "comfortable." Hadar advocates for using "reduced vowels" and "schwas" to sound more natural and efficient.
  • Physical Strain: Misusing the jaw, tongue, or throat (e.g., locking the jaw for the American 'R' or over-tensing for the 'E' sound) creates unnecessary exhaustion. By optimizing mouth placement and finding a natural pitch, speakers can avoid voice strain and sound more like their true selves.

Step 2: Build Speaking Habits Automatically

Drawing a parallel to swimming, Hadar argues that you cannot learn to speak by reading books or watching Netflix; you must "get in the water." English is a set of habits, and to reach fluency, these habits must be automated through:

  • Perception: Training the ear to hear the difference between target sounds (like the sheep-ship vowel pair).
  • Intentional Repetition: Moving beyond passive learning to active, repetitive drills that solidify grammar and vocabulary in the mouth, not just the brain.
  • The Pronunciation Confidence Method: This structured approach ensures that learners move from thinking to speaking immediately, eliminating the "rethinking" phase that plagues non-native speakers.

Step 3: Cultivating Unshakable Confidence

The final hurdle is psychological. Negative thoughts—such as "I'm not good enough" or "people will think I'm a fraud"—create a cycle of shame that leads to avoidance. Hadar stresses that learners must identify these limiting beliefs and consciously choose a new narrative. By "behaving as if" one is a confident speaker, learners can transition from a state of fear to one of opportunity. As Hadar notes, "What got you here won't get you there"; progress requires a fundamental shift in how one perceives their own voice and potential.

Conclusion: The Path to Limitless Fluency

The NewSound program is presented as the vehicle for this transformation, offering a 12-week structured path that includes live coaching, AI-driven feedback, and a supportive community. Hadar encourages students to stop saying "no" to opportunities and instead invest in a system that aligns their internal experience with their external expression. Ultimately, the goal is not "flawless" English, but "limitless" fluency—the ability to be expressive, funny, interesting, and confident in any situation.

🎯Key Sentences

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I want you to put yes in the comments if any of this sounds familiar.
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I feel like a limited version of myself in English and I want more.
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I really wanted to belong.
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When it comes to speaking a second language, there are no shortcuts.
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No one's perfect, you guys.
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📝Key Phrases

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make the best out of
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something holds you back
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reach a breakthrough
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get in the way of
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put into practice
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📖 Transcript

Welcome to the Influency Podcast.
I'm Hadar and today I have a very special episode for you, because today I'm sharing a bonus episode for 72 hours only.
And that is the recording of my recent masterclass how to make your English pronunciation simple and clear.
Clear, so be sure to make time for this masterclass, because it's going to be available for a limited time.
At the end of the masterclass you'll also hear me talk about NewSound, which is my English pronunciation coaching program.
So if you've been thinking about making a change in your English still in 2025, stay until the end to hear how I can support you with that mission.

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