#1 STRATEGY to become FLUENT in English [and why you DON'T NEED to 'speak like a native speaker’]

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  • @hadar.shemesh
    @hadar.shemesh  6 місяців тому +13

    This video is a MUST WATCH if improving your English is one of your goals. Learn how to stop wasting your time watching the WRONG video lessons on UA-cam, how to make every time you learn something new STICK, what’s the most effective way to enhance your vocabulary and how to own that FLUENT MINDSET that is so crucial when speaking English as a second language (you’ll also learn why I HATE the term “sound like a native speaker”).

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      @drahmedfouadanwar 4 місяці тому

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  • @eat.food.not.friends
    @eat.food.not.friends 5 років тому +73

    i have a few rules that helped me:
    1. most people are happy when they simply get a response, they do not care tbout your grammar!!
    2. if you miss a word- use an other one or say it in a different way...
    3. use gap-fillers! like:
    you see?, you know?
    dont tell me...., tell me....,
    well......,
    exactly, certainly, absolutely,
    4. use short sentences and phrases! we austrians often speak in long sentences, and full sentences, natives dont do that, they use short phrases or sentences.
    we say (in german):
    Yes sure, that sounds good!
    how do you do?
    native english:
    Sure, sounds good!
    how's it goin'?
    5. think english! do not translate in your mind- stop learning words in your first language and then translate, it is useless, just learn the word and the meaning, all in english!!!

    • @abnerballesta
      @abnerballesta 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, that's very useful

    • @healthandwellness254
      @healthandwellness254 4 роки тому +2

      Number 4 is so true! Natives cut down the sentences drastically. I like the examples you gave

    • @ArtemHahauz-nm7bk
      @ArtemHahauz-nm7bk 6 місяців тому

      Absolutely; any sort of translation kills one's language learning!
      It's acceptable to know five hundred words with translation, for example; but these words have to be super basic. In my book, they really help to learn next without any translation!

  • @limingy7269
    @limingy7269 2 роки тому +130

    The concept of starting with a more practical goal as "speaking English fluently with confidence" instead of "speaking perfect English like a native speaker" is GOLD. Thank you Hadar!

  • @ДмитрийЖих-ф4ф
    @ДмитрийЖих-ф4ф Рік тому +37

    1) I think the most challenging thing for me is to speak correctly. Yeah, I'm not afraid of mistakes but sometimes I get stuck and my speech crashes :)
    2) My plan:
    - I'm gonna learn and practice the rules that I'm struggling with (As a rule It's common tenses)
    - I don't want to expand my vocabulary I just want to use the words and phrases I've already known but don't use

  • @yeisongameplays
    @yeisongameplays 2 роки тому +27

    10:57 "You don't need to sound like a native speaker, sound like yourself, but your more fluid, expressive and confident self" that bought me

  • @larryramos3191
    @larryramos3191 5 років тому +345

    You got me in tears when you said “You don’t need to sound like a native. You need to sound like yourself.” I still remember when I started learning English at a late age (16). I’d ask my English native-speaking friends about the sound of my accent. One of them answered me, “You sound like Larry.” At this time, I never understood what they actually meant; I thought they were acting nice and did not want me to feel down. Over the course of the years, however, I learned to embrace my accent since there isn’t much I could do to sound like James Franco. I trained my brain into believing that my accent represents my culture. This approach has given me so much confidence and now I speak with so much freedom. Thanks for making these helpful videos. Happy New Year! :)

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +29

      Beautiful words. Now, you brought me to tears. The journey we go through in life...🙌

    • @fseenamber7901
      @fseenamber7901 5 років тому +2

      How you have learnt English language?

    • @juansulca9037
      @juansulca9037 5 років тому +24

      16, It is not late, I learned English at 45

    • @fseenamber7901
      @fseenamber7901 5 років тому

      @@juansulca9037 how?

    • @larryramos3191
      @larryramos3191 5 років тому +21

      @@fseenamber7901 Since I'm currently living in the US, I'm constantly surrounded by people who only speak English. Back in the days, when I first started learning the language, I had to make huge sacrifices as a teenager. Instead of going to the movies to hang out with my friends, I would go to the library to read English-written books and sit with a dictionary to define unknown words. READING really helped me -and still does- to acquire a broader vocabulary. Nowadays, some friends wouldn't even believe that English is actually my third language. I guess, me choosing sophisticated words while speaking with confidence is what gives them that impression of me. Good luck!

  • @ammaryehya3500
    @ammaryehya3500 2 роки тому +18

    I have been studying English for two years now and believe me people, if you follow these tips that she was talking about you will become not only better in speaking English but also you will become comfortable when you talk with others. I hoped that I found this video earlier it helped me a lot ,thank you so much ❤️

    • @waliullah85
      @waliullah85 2 роки тому +4

      Oh dear, your comment made me watch this video completely. Most importantly I will try my best to follow the tips she has given. Thank you very much.

    • @ammaryehya3500
      @ammaryehya3500 2 роки тому +1

      @@waliullah85 Any time 😊

  • @dfk09
    @dfk09 5 років тому +598

    I'm a native English speaker passing through but I'm also a language learner and your tips are applicable for any language. You deserve a much bigger audience. I will share your videos with my conversation partners learning English. We are all on the same journey, just on opposite ends of the road. Happy New Year Hadar!

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +40

      Beautiful words. Thank you. I wish you the best of luck! ♥️

    • @mohamedhesham3127
      @mohamedhesham3127 5 років тому +2

      drjones ،Can i get in touch with you ..my Name is mohamed and i'm from Egypt.

    • @Julia-qk5bw
      @Julia-qk5bw 5 років тому +2

      Jones, would you like to join my speaking group and help us with english? Thank you

    • @dfk09
      @dfk09 5 років тому +2

      Sure, I would like to join! @@Julia-qk5bw

    • @Julia-qk5bw
      @Julia-qk5bw 5 років тому +1

      @@dfk09 but i don't know your Facebook name 😅 how can i add you? ☺️

  • @josephhalevy6782
    @josephhalevy6782 3 роки тому +345

    Haddar is not just teaching English and giving excellent advice. She’s repairing the world, one video at a time!

    • @mld1126
      @mld1126 3 роки тому +1

      ❣ Rigth on

    • @osas2kul
      @osas2kul 3 роки тому +2

      🧢

    • @lularamires
      @lularamires 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @splendjet7792
      @splendjet7792 2 роки тому

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    • @maried.1831
      @maried.1831 2 роки тому +2

      O my God!!! Yes! Yes! Yes! She is so generous and authentic!

  • @saeidehfathi6738
    @saeidehfathi6738 2 роки тому +2

    The only thing I am sure for now is that you are teaching from your heart. That is valuable for me and other learners. You are the best teacher and THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @hassannasir5743
    @hassannasir5743 4 роки тому +8

    I can't believe that you're non- native speaker, you're amazing
    God bless you,,,,

  • @theemperor2506
    @theemperor2506 5 років тому +122

    *Thanks a Million*
    1) Knowledge of English Language
    2) Practise of English Language
    3) Confidence to Speak English
    Madam You have hit the nail in the head

  • @mymusic4ever600
    @mymusic4ever600 3 роки тому +4

    One of the best videos you could ever watch in YT. Who will agree?

  • @zsofiastefan6066
    @zsofiastefan6066 4 роки тому +113

    Oh God, I'm in tears! This is the lesson I needed. The main takeaway for me was: "get stuck, make a mistake!" Thank you, Hadar! Hugs from Hungary! 🧡

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  4 роки тому +8

      Sending lots of hugs back!

    • @هيثمهادي-ف5س
      @هيثمهادي-ف5س 3 роки тому

      Great

    • @antoniomattozzi4296
      @antoniomattozzi4296 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, we human beings must know that: - We can only learn by making mistakes! -

    • @srdjanvelickovic2790
      @srdjanvelickovic2790 3 роки тому

      Yeah, we will make a lot of mistakes untill we reach the goal. But Hadar is right when said that we need to try to speak with someone. We need to try to speak even if we don't feel confident with that. Today wrote all what Hadar said, every word and after that I read aloud few times and after that I watched video 5-6 times. First with subtitle and without subtitle. It seems that's better after that. But I need to do that every day with different videos. If we do that every day it will be better and better I'm sure of that.

  • @helloworld8181
    @helloworld8181 3 роки тому +49

    Your advices are heart touching yet informative. I love how you say" It's not about being pefect but it's all about communicating and expressing yourself to the world". I believe communication is the big key to make this world a better place.

  • @meGusta2878
    @meGusta2878 Рік тому +3

    1. To me public speaking in english actually hold me back, because it’s my second language and I don’t speak fluently as others. And I believe that results to the lack of confidence.
    2. Cover myself surrounded with english environment, take the opportunity to speak and communicate to improve, learn the necessary topic in english that required in my work life.
    3. Target to aims the best way to get fluent, and don’t because of my bad english affect my career path due to a bad communication skill. And finally, learn to make mistake is fine!

  • @corynicolas3175
    @corynicolas3175 4 роки тому +11

    Wow! Your steps are very similar to those of my method:
    1. Discovery the language
    2. Imitate the language
    3. Assimilate the language
    You learn things in context and discover how to say things (vocabulary, phrases, pronunciation, etc.)
    You imitate all of these things.
    You make these things automatic and this makes the language so much easier. This gives you confidence.

    • @alonsinhorichard9756
      @alonsinhorichard9756 2 роки тому

      Your commentary it's the most accerpt here, all that things is truth everyone simply copy each other.

    • @corynicolas3175
      @corynicolas3175 2 роки тому +3

      @@alonsinhorichard9756 They don't necessarily copy each other. They just discover the same universal truths. I grew up teaching myself languages. I speak six languages. I've worked as a professional interpreter for 30 years. The internet didn't exist when I was teaching myself languages and I just learned what works. I would watch telenovelas, imitate what they said, memorize phrases, learn constructions from books, record myself, dialogue with myself and then constantly used everything I learned with native speakers. I stopped using my native language and would spend months speaking and thinking in other languages. It's about adopting the language. Living it.

    • @alonsinhorichard9756
      @alonsinhorichard9756 2 роки тому

      @@corynicolas3175 ohh thanks I didn't know it, Can I question you what are those language that you can speak?

    • @corynicolas3175
      @corynicolas3175 2 роки тому

      @@alonsinhorichard9756 English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and American Sign Language. I'm a Spanish-English interpreter.

    • @alonsinhorichard9756
      @alonsinhorichard9756 2 роки тому

      @@corynicolas3175 what's your native language?

  • @KarlaRodriguez-mx2od
    @KarlaRodriguez-mx2od 4 роки тому +13

    Today I tried a speaking evaluation with a teacher. This was actually for TOEFL. I'm required to get 26+ score and I was expecting more technical feedback. She said that I needed to practice intonation, and I have not idea where to start. After that, she gave me examples and she sounded really immature talking like the cast from "Mean girls". I was shocked. She suggested to incorporate words like "kinda" so I can sound more fluent. I don't want to sound superficial. I do agree that intonation and accent reduction would add value to my speaking and my score but I don't see the point to exaggerate that much. I'm a professional and I want to sound professional. Your English is so perfect and what I like the most is that it sounds normal and natural, not fake.

    • @deborahrice4469
      @deborahrice4469 2 роки тому +1

      Please, please, please don't go down the route of "kinda" and "gonna" and "gotten". It's bad English and will make you sound common. I know - I'm English.

    • @den9009
      @den9009 2 роки тому

      🤝

  • @heldivapanjaitan947
    @heldivapanjaitan947 8 місяців тому +2

    How to be fluent in English
    You need to have these three things
    1. knowledge
    knowledge of words
    knowledge of grammar
    knowledge of pronounciation
    knowing how to use certain expression
    knowing how to structure it in a sentence
    2. practice
    making sentences quickly
    3. Confidence
    knowledge +practice
    How to improve knowledge
    -master the basic tensees
    -focus on words that you uses on writing but never on speaking
    -focus on what you need
    How to practice
    -talk to yourself
    How to be confident
    -it's okay to make mistake

  • @insightsmundoafora
    @insightsmundoafora 3 роки тому +29

    I love this teacher since the first time I listened her.

  • @MPSingh
    @MPSingh 4 роки тому +68

    Fabulous Video . For me " Lack of confidence" is the biggest hurdle in English Learning

    • @jesse_sweed
      @jesse_sweed 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, that's normal. Would you like some training on how to get over the confidence issue?

    • @yusufelmobayed1388
      @yusufelmobayed1388 3 роки тому

      @@jesse_sweed
      Yep, me needs to this

    • @dtdasap6221
      @dtdasap6221 3 роки тому +1

      I understand that because English is a 2nd language to me as well. However, like others mentioned already, native speakers don't really care that much even if you make a lot of mistakes. When I had that problem in the start, if I really encountered some nasty people who laughed at my speaking skill, I simply said to them "English is not my mother tongue, I actually have more rights than you do when it comes to making mistakes. Let's hear you speak my language!"
      Now I am a fluent English speaker, though I still makes tiny mistakes often as many native speakers would do in reality(mostly its a long term habit thing, at least I know what my mistakes are when I make them). I can even argue with the natives with quick responses. LMAO!
      Hope that helps.

    • @shawnbutler6540
      @shawnbutler6540 Рік тому

      Shawn

  • @esthefanipineda7548
    @esthefanipineda7548 Рік тому +18

    "small changes make all the difference" I Loved it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @zied4223
    @zied4223 5 років тому +43

    You're just crazy😂 I'm sorry, I'm at a loss for words. You just hit the nail on the head. Plz keep uploading videos constantly. I've been watching a lot of native English speaking teachers, and none of them has helped as much as you have. I can't really thank you enough

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +3

      Thank you so much. You made me so happy with your words 😘😘🙌

    • @Vaidoteful
      @Vaidoteful 5 років тому +1

      Well, most native speakers don´t have experience learning a foreign language, I think that is why sometimes they are not convincing enough. Hadar is something out of this planet.... It is amazing that she can structure her language learning experience so well and pass it on to others.

    • @wisclerdorlean1360
      @wisclerdorlean1360 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for your help

  • @hadar.shemesh
    @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +193

    Happy New-Year EVERYONE! May this year be the year of your breakthroughs!

    • @sachinbarot277
      @sachinbarot277 5 років тому

      Happy new year

    • @kadoradork4228
      @kadoradork4228 5 років тому +2

      Accent's Way English with Hadar I‘ll try, thank you soo much, you‘re a my idol and a great motivation ❤️

    • @greenrobot5
      @greenrobot5 5 років тому +1

      whenever someone says "native" speaker I think of indian tribes of the americas

    • @jackcornison1057
      @jackcornison1057 5 років тому

      היי הדר, אני ישראלי ובן 15, ככה שאני משער שיהיה לי קל יותר להתרגל למבטא שונה בגיל צעיר, אני ממש אשמח אם תוכלי לעשות וידיאו על איך שנית ממבטא ישראלי למבטא אמריקאי ספציפית ולא בכלליות, תודה רבה!

    • @brutusjackendy3658
      @brutusjackendy3658 5 років тому +1

      @@greenrobot5 native Americans are actually the Indian tribes in the US. You're a native speaker of the language which is spoken in the country you're from. Get that inside your head and you'll be fine 😊

  • @peterekanem8952
    @peterekanem8952 2 роки тому

    This teacher sounds very human and passionate to help non native English speakers achieve a lot in their fluency. I need to watch more of her videos to hone my linguistic skills.

  • @omarsanchezmorales6274
    @omarsanchezmorales6274 5 років тому +38

    I just watched your video and I have to say that your English is amazing, I was able to understand a 99 percent of what you said; besides, the way you sounded and the energy you put into your words is completely encouraging!! Thank you, I just subscribed.

    • @ParthPatel-zg7bf
      @ParthPatel-zg7bf 4 роки тому

      Hey, You may also like this #BigSubtitles channel pls check it out😍😃

  • @jmunizjr83
    @jmunizjr83 4 роки тому +89

    So true! I just remembered when I was living in Argentina and I had one and only goal: speaking Spanish like a native speaker. And it was very frustrating everytime being asked where I was from. The more I thought about it, the worst my pronunciation got. When I finally realized I would never speak like a native speaker, it got much easier to communicate and interact with people. This also helped me to show to people the topics of language I was struggling with and they would help me with that. Now, trying to become a good English speaker, I find myself repeating that story: my worst problem is still the confidence, because of the fear of making mistakes and sounding stupid.

    • @bouamamakhamra4649
      @bouamamakhamra4649 4 роки тому

      hi

    • @micaelaperezvaras6479
      @micaelaperezvaras6479 4 роки тому +7

      Im from Argentina and i have to say, you had a very difficult task trying to speak as a native speaker. Just because our accent is very, i dont know, peculiar? 😅 Anyway, i was living in new zealand and the same happened to me, the more i wanted to speak as a kiwi, the more weird my accent became. So i think we must embrace out pronunciation (and also grammar mistakes) and just let it flow. As long as we are capable to communicate, i think is good enough.

    • @jintonic2359
      @jintonic2359 3 роки тому +4

      That is not a good way in learning a foreign language, indeed. But, my advice is not to give up in making better your accent.
      I am not a polish, but nobody can tell I'm foreigner. I didn't like to stand out in society and I like to improve deeply my skills, that's why I can speak Polish like a native speaker

    • @marybarreto5479
      @marybarreto5479 2 роки тому

      So true.

    • @sayamqazi
      @sayamqazi 2 роки тому

      @@jintonic2359 Unless you spend decades using the language you will always stand out. Even after your accent becomes really really good you will never loose the physiology of your skull that you got from your homeland which plays a part in your voice and accent.

  • @unnamedmuse2080
    @unnamedmuse2080 Рік тому +4

    1. Where do I struggle the most?
    -Confidence. For years, most of the people who know or knew me tends to think that I’m very good with everything I put myself into, and one of them is speaking English. Truth is, I’m insecure with how I pronounce, construct, and speak the language . It always felt like everyone’s judging me and thinking that I’m not really good with it or that I can never do it. I was surrounded with people who’s born speaking this language and everytime I want to talk and share my ideas and stories, my tongue gets tied up then I mispronounced the words and lose my confidence.
    2. My game plan
    -I’ll go back to the basics. I thought learning and expanding my vocabulary will help me become good with constructing sentences but I became more confused and I dont know where to put some words.
    3. I will go back to the very beginning. I will start from there until I mastered it. There’s no room for procrastination now.❤

  • @jesusmedinasifontes8218
    @jesusmedinasifontes8218 4 роки тому +9

    Nice to meet you Hadar you're excellent. I'm an English and Spanish Teacher from Venezuela and your advice had helped me a lot. We can speak English without pretending to sound like native people and another truth is that in XXI century we don't have to spend years in an English speaking country to improve our skills, we have the technology to reach our goals.

  • @DucatiSydney
    @DucatiSydney 5 років тому +21

    I listen no bullshit, I could observe no self-obsession. Just the straight content which I require.
    Subscribed for worthy content, make me feel I have the potential to perform all the exercises and tips you provide.
    Thank you!

  • @joanalynbanag85
    @joanalynbanag85 2 роки тому

    Hi, I am an English teacher from The Philippines and just so you know, I really like all your videos. It helps me a lot to gain my confidence back to teach again here in my country. Thank you so much. Bless your heart always.

  • @nathanmiranda979
    @nathanmiranda979 5 років тому +5

    I have just one question... Why didn't I find this channel before?! Your explanations are by far "the best I've ever seen" on UA-cam

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +1

      Oh! This makes me so the happy dance!
      Thank you so much. As long as you are here now 😍

  • @eruna9540
    @eruna9540 5 років тому +14

    I really regret in my high school year, I wasn't very confidence into speaking. I got scared of talking because of my voice, and I feel like I didn't blend in with others.

  • @winner1338
    @winner1338 2 роки тому

    I wish that all the native speakers speaks like you. It's so clear.

  • @deusdeteneris2232
    @deusdeteneris2232 5 років тому +18

    I hear your "a's" very open, resembling a "real a"(like in portuguese, spanish, italian, galego, hebrew…), and that's so beautiful and clear!

  • @partrickmusakebbie6455
    @partrickmusakebbie6455 2 роки тому +4

    1. Where do I struggle the most?
    Effectively distinguishing the key differences between each of the tenses
    2. My game plan:
    To learn/master each of the tenses and to relate, speak and write each whenever I have to.
    3. I am willing to spend an hour each day to read, learn and practice English effectively.

  • @NasheerMohammad
    @NasheerMohammad 9 місяців тому

    Thank you
    I implemented these and saw major transformation
    Self talk
    Confidence
    consistency
    Result will follow

  • @ninakrawczyk8160
    @ninakrawczyk8160 2 роки тому +10

    You are the best pronounciation coach out there on the Internet. I really admire all the hard work you put into creating your videos. Thank you so much for everything you do for us, English learners. Warmest greetings and lots of love from Poland! Nina

    • @sindibadclinicals
      @sindibadclinicals Рік тому

      Can we be friends to chatting,because I want to speak with a native speaker

  • @frida1500
    @frida1500 4 роки тому +7

    Me sentí regañada, pero al mismo tiempo, motivada y con una mejor idea de lo que deseo lograr. ¡Graciassss! Lo necesitaba.

  • @stasy408
    @stasy408 5 років тому +83

    Very motivating, passionate and straight to the point!

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому

      Anastasia 🤗♥️

    • @alihelmy9419
      @alihelmy9419 5 років тому

      I want someone to speak English with to improve my speaking.
      Are you ready?

    • @mohamedhesham3127
      @mohamedhesham3127 5 років тому

      Anastasia Petrenko ,Can i get in touch with you..my name is Mohamed ..and i 'm from Egypt

    • @1sonsofBVMary
      @1sonsofBVMary 5 років тому

      I strongly angree with you

    • @rohitsharma1072
      @rohitsharma1072 5 років тому

      Hi guys my name is Rohit..and I am from India..I also improve my English.. I think we need each other..if anyone interested to come and touch with me for conversation. Plz contact me on what's up..my no- +919971334869

  • @lebradavis8447
    @lebradavis8447 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much.
    # I struggle the most with my speaking versus writing. I have a great friend that tends to studder and sometimes that spirit will attack me and my words get choppy or they come out my mouth wrong or unpolished. I have to help my friend as wrll because i eant her to be confident when she is conversing with people. I have great writing skills, learned great vocabulary, pendmenship, however, i want to focus on articulating my phrases while i am in conversations .
    #2 I am willing to practice in my everyday life when i am speaking about random things , making it habitual so i can get better at it fluently & effectively. If i plan to speak, i want to be confident at what im presenting to the world and say what i mean & mean what i say.

  • @strongindependentblackwoma1887
    @strongindependentblackwoma1887 4 роки тому +56

    Please remember that making mistakes is okay, that's how you learn!.
    This can be applied to many other subjects too :D, like drawing, first you start drawing deformed people but then you start getting better by practice.

  • @bryaneditsff3523
    @bryaneditsff3523 3 роки тому +4

    I understood almost all the video without subtitles, I'm so proud of me, the video was interesting and your pronunciation is too clear..

  • @robertoyamakata6672
    @robertoyamakata6672 Рік тому +1

    Hi, you know what? One of my strogest problem is sounding myself too spanish. I thing than listening and reading you in loud voice at the same time you talk every day can help to my pronuntiation.

  • @hamzahramadan388
    @hamzahramadan388 3 роки тому +14

    Hello Haddar,
    In spite of the fact that I have been receiving your videos since sometime, today I got the time to go over some of them. I am more than pleased and happy to go over the material you are explaining to us. I feel that it is really with a great value and you gained it after years and years of teaching. I will definitely be more than pleased to be in touch with you and listen more than once to all of your available videos. Thanks again and take care.

  • @MasterOfBasses
    @MasterOfBasses 4 роки тому +7

    I just discovered your channel and I'm actually watching your videos to find tips for learning French since the same principles apply to all language acquisition. My specific goal is to be able to make full sentences about my life in general and how my day went. I'm commiting to spending 30 minutes each day writing down a page as a sort of journal in French.

  • @antonioantonio5950
    @antonioantonio5950 3 роки тому

    You are the best English teacher in the world and I never give up my English jurney.I don't wanna be a English native speaker? Only I want speak English clearly.I have been learning English for four months and I know how to speak English now? nobody is perfect for any languages so we can speak every other languages but we have to try to learn English.I don't shy to speak English and Spanish language and I know how to speak Spanish language and English language.we don't have any short cut and magic for learn any languages.my minds try to speak English but my mouth doesn't ready to speak English so why is that?so we have to practice every day in your free time.you have to try speak with real people round the world and then you can practice your mouth well.please speak with real people round the world and it's best way to learn English or another language.I also have practiced front of mirror and alone so it's good but you have to practice pace to face . I have practice alone but it's not right way to learn English.when you practice English we don't want native English speaker for learn?. thanks you so much ma'am for your advice and god bless you and Jesus Christ with you forever.I am from Sri Lankan.

  • @jessicafausta7644
    @jessicafausta7644 4 роки тому +10

    My struggle is about confidence. I always avoid to talk because I'm so obsessed about do not make mistakes. I have been studied English for years and I also had the opportunity to study in England for a month, but I really need to practise more.

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  4 роки тому +1

      And letting go of the fear of making mistakes will allow you to speak more!

    • @jessicafausta7644
      @jessicafausta7644 4 роки тому +1

      Accent's Way English with Hadar 🥰 yes! I'm doing it, trying to not be so hard with me. Thank you for this awesome video

    • @zomchakk.
      @zomchakk. 4 роки тому +1

      Ho, Jess!) I've also been struggled with the same problem in learning English. I want to offer to practice with me. I'm a good listener) let's connect somewhere

    • @danielchoxin679
      @danielchoxin679 4 роки тому

      @@zomchakk. Hi, I'm also looking for a partner to practice with if u r still available.

    • @zomchakk.
      @zomchakk. 4 роки тому

      @@danielchoxin679yes)

  • @dongtran6851
    @dongtran6851 Рік тому +2

    Practice makes perfect, but, perfect practices makes even more perfect! Thank you for the “morning pronunciation practice” video, it help me practice more perfect.

  • @BigCB1791
    @BigCB1791 Рік тому +2

    You're a GEM!!! This is exactly what my college professor taught me and what I exactly tell my students who are learning English as a second language. Love, love your channel. Keep inspiring us!

  • @yeidalizethbejaranobarrera3430
    @yeidalizethbejaranobarrera3430 5 років тому +8

    This is really good! You said the most important thing when it comes to languages; it's about being yourself and don't be afraid of making mistakes... Even native speakers, in any language, don't know perfectly their language.

  • @mateoa7304
    @mateoa7304 4 роки тому +14

    This was THE video I needed to watch,thank you so much, this incentivated myself to speak and speak and speak,thanks

  • @veliagarofalo3802
    @veliagarofalo3802 Місяць тому

    Hey Hadar! Your video from five years ago is still making a huge impact, and I'm living proof of that. Thank you for being such an exceptional teacher!

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  Місяць тому

      Awww thank you for this sweet comment 🙏🏽❤️

  • @TINHORJ0811
    @TINHORJ0811 2 роки тому +5

    Hi Hadar, very pleased to be part of your group of students. And as I've read in the comments here, you are not only an excellent teacher but also a person of wonderful encouraging behavior. Thanks

    • @rohanpradhan3656
      @rohanpradhan3656 Рік тому

      Sir I came to know that you also want to improve ur English. Sir would u give ur mobile no because I want to talk with the person who wants to develop English

    • @shahoibrahimi6503
      @shahoibrahimi6503 Рік тому

      hi everyone i would like to speak with friend ,but i have nobody to talking with , whoever you would like talking about english please tell me

  • @victoria_hernandez
    @victoria_hernandez 5 років тому +8

    thank yooou Hadar, I almost cried 💖💖💖
    A couple of days ago someone said to me that my English was terrible and they couldn't understand what I was saying, that really put me down.
    Now thanks to you, I understand that my mistakes and my accent is ok and I just have to keep practice it

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +4

      Yes!! Absolutely! Don’t let others define what you think about yourself.
      You rock for being able to communicate in a second language. Remember that!!

    • @junior.santana
      @junior.santana 5 років тому +4

      The person that told you that probably has never tried to learn another language. He/she doesn't know how much effort and time it is needed. Don't let down. Keep practicing, you are definitely doing a great job.

    • @victoria_hernandez
      @victoria_hernandez 5 років тому +1

      @@junior.santana I really appreciate your words, thank you so much💖

    • @victoria_hernandez
      @victoria_hernandez 5 років тому

      @@hadar.shemesh thank you beautiful 💕 you're a queen 👑

    • @karlalopez6503
      @karlalopez6503 5 років тому +1

      Same happened to me lots of time but I'm just like meh I dont care anymore ,I'm the one who's learning another language and to be honest people that told me that , I never saw them again cx , now I'm just like if someone is going to criticize my accent or English im the one winning not them 😝

  • @orodriguesrickelmy
    @orodriguesrickelmy 10 місяців тому +1

    Sitting down and actually doing the work practicing. I am planning to improve my grammar and start a long-term project to become fluent in writing and expressing my voice in my way.

  • @thestraightpath2909
    @thestraightpath2909 5 років тому +8

    You don't even have 100k subscribers. You're unjustly underrated. You deserve more

  • @ccmarie613
    @ccmarie613 5 років тому +8

    Your incredibly inspiring, this popped up & enjoyed listening even as someone born in the USA. As a native speaker I find people's accents beautiful & interesting!

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +5

      That's so nice of you to show up and say this, so thank you. It gives courage and support to the people who are reading this. We need more voices like yours!

  • @marcossaandre
    @marcossaandre Рік тому

    כל מה שציינת גם יכול להתמיע בשפות שאני לומד כרגע כמו עברית, את חכמה מאוד, תמשיכי לעזור אנשים ותודה רבה.. ‏‪

  • @theemperor2506
    @theemperor2506 5 років тому +13

    I am from India and trying to learn British English.
    I have bought *Wren & Martin* English Grammar Book.
    Bought an *Oxford Dictionary* (especially for pronunciation).
    Started conversing in English with my friends to begin with.
    Try to visualise that I am talking to so and so.
    Read Newspaper, especially editorials.
    Occasionally watch English Learning Videos on UA-cam like Yours.

    • @Lovingson_Kharpran
      @Lovingson_Kharpran 5 років тому

      You need to buy Bible

    • @sandy_vlog2775
      @sandy_vlog2775 5 років тому

      Praveen lets practise make perfect

    • @akniyetrakhmetolla6030
      @akniyetrakhmetolla6030 5 років тому

      87752168133 Hello. who wants to learn English?

    • @himanshumalik1023
      @himanshumalik1023 5 років тому

      @@akniyetrakhmetolla6030 I want to learn English .but sometimes I stuck when I tried to speak English .Evan I can easily understand what people say to me ...tell me how can I improve on it.

  • @ethanblackthorn3533
    @ethanblackthorn3533 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for a useful video!
    It appears to me that my biggest problem lies in lack of practice in writing and speaking. I have some understanding of my problematic areas and what to do, but when it comes to actually doing something about it, I'm not as consistent as I wanna be.
    So, to get better at those areas, I :
    - keep my diary every day. It usually takes 10-20 min to do so. By the way, I've been doing this for around 120 days, and I already see some improvements.
    - do some pronunciation exercises. I try to do it every single day for 15 min, but, unfortunately, I haven't made the habit of doing it daily like I did with keeping a diary.
    - write a few comments on Reddit or UA-cam
    - have 1-2 speaking sections with native speakers per week

  • @ismailv4197
    @ismailv4197 3 роки тому +2

    I am impressed and attracted by the sincerity and enthusiasm attributes my teacher, which provides me more confidence and conviction in my endeavour to become smart in English language. Thank you so much.

  • @regianegomes2950
    @regianegomes2950 2 роки тому +5

    Adoro as suas aulas!!! Você é uma excelente Professora!!!! I'm from Brazil.

  • @haddalola3703
    @haddalola3703 5 років тому +5

    you are the best i become fluent in english because of you

    • @ParthPatel-zg7bf
      @ParthPatel-zg7bf 4 роки тому

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  • @angelicamartinez8507
    @angelicamartinez8507 2 роки тому

    Hi Haddar this is the first time that I write on public, I would like to thank you for be how you are, YOU are my motivation for become fluent on English.

  • @prod391
    @prod391 4 роки тому +4

    Her hair is absolutely gorgeous ❤️😍

  • @ronescot2034
    @ronescot2034 4 роки тому +9

    I feel I’m struggling the most in the practicing part and of course it’s linked with my personal confident. Your videos are very nice now I feel note motivated than before that the only thing that I need to do is believe in my self and keep it simple. Knowledge + practicing = Badass speaker!! 😎🙌💚

  • @tedturner03
    @tedturner03 2 роки тому +1

    OMG!!! You are a pro!!! Excellent! I teach English and this is amazing.

  • @miriamfuentesfernandez5168
    @miriamfuentesfernandez5168 5 років тому +17

    Hi! You’re a great teacher 🤗My biggest fear is not having the precise word that I need to say

    • @marisololiva4294
      @marisololiva4294 4 роки тому

      Like me, but I don't know how to overcome that.

  • @filhobrito108
    @filhobrito108 5 років тому +20

    Feliz 2019 !!!
    amamos você!!
    Nordeste Brasil.

  • @ApteacherNetTelanganaTeachers
    @ApteacherNetTelanganaTeachers 3 роки тому +2

    From india, video is very informative.... Thq

  • @hamzahramadan388
    @hamzahramadan388 3 роки тому +8

    Hello Haddar,
    Thank you very much for your interesting video. I always try as much as I can to link between what I want to learn and practice “if possible”. This helps to achieve my general goals. Though, I still believe what you mentioned in your video. Having the knowledge without practicing it is not enough. From my personal experiences, I have to create some kind of link between knowledge and practice. If there is a gap, sooner or later the gained knowledge will be forgotten.
    The first step is to know in particular what I want to know. i.e grammar, vocabulary, writing, Or comprehension and in particular to what extent. What kind of verbs to start from, what kind of vocabularies to start from, what kind of writing do I need to practice. The next step is to gather the information from reliable sources. Teachers play an important factor in this case. If I am watching a video where the teacher is organising his ideas, it will be much easier for me to understand the information. This is not enough. I have to practice intensively what I learn and this is where I have a weakness. Since my childhood, I was not taught that practice needs time. “Please we need a video from your side.” Most of the people think that they can learn quickly. They do not know that learning needs time and the proper way of learning is different from one person to another. “Please we need another video.” When they deal with the material for a short period of time, they give up and stop. They must understand that learning and practice takes time and they need to figure out what is the right way for them to learn. The last step is confidence and this is my biggest weakness. Whenever I want to speak, I feel that I do not have the courage to speak in English which is my second language worried to make mistakes. Thanks God I listened to your video now and I am going to do something about this matter sooner or later.

  • @MokshithaSWorld
    @MokshithaSWorld 4 роки тому +11

    This is something I really needed to know. I’ve been learning English as my second language for so many years but I still felt stuck and now I understand why. Thank you so much Hadar.

    • @nappyqueen86
      @nappyqueen86 3 роки тому

      feel the same about trying to learn Spanish

  • @vvecnaurr
    @vvecnaurr 2 роки тому

    thank you for this!
    I struggle with what words to use and how to connect them, with grammar and it's also a struggle thinking fast in English.
    My game plan: learn english from the start, use familiar words i see, practice writing in english, talk in front of the mirror and practice everyday.
    "You don't need to sound like a native speaker. Sound like yourself but your most fluent, expressive and confident self. Thats your goal."
    Needed this reminder. Thank you so much!

  • @luckybegha3456
    @luckybegha3456 4 роки тому +5

    Im just started to followig your classes. Im feeling too comfortable with your teaching skills/technique

  • @heldolima9957
    @heldolima9957 5 років тому +17

    You are so amazing. Thank you for all your teaching. I wish you a great New Year, and I hope you keep helping us. Gratitude.🙏

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +1

      I will. May you have an amazing year.

    • @hadar.shemesh
      @hadar.shemesh  5 років тому +1

      I will. May you have an amazing year.

    • @ewmoshykigoma
      @ewmoshykigoma 5 років тому

      @@hadar.shemeshm?.:vb jmo !

  • @_ericr
    @_ericr Рік тому +1

    First of all things: your hair is just amazing, and you're beautiful. Now I'm gonna watch the video.

  • @donnasanico4964
    @donnasanico4964 3 роки тому +5

    Love this video. The message is so clear. Thank you for doing this. I feel the love for sharing for teaching. I hope someday I become like you🥰.
    To me I still need all of the above, knowledge, practice specially confidence 🤗

  • @boscojay1381
    @boscojay1381 4 роки тому +15

    Ohh this lady just hooked me out the ocean...😞 ( thank you tonnnnnes!)

  • @john9581
    @john9581 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, Haddar! I am an English teacher from the Philippines.😊 I just want to commend you for this informative lesson. Even if I already have my degree and license, I'm still in pursuit of getting better as English is not my mother language. I want to be as good as you and the other English teachers here on youtube. I'm looking forward to watching more of your instructive videos.❤️

  • @MikkeMan
    @MikkeMan 3 роки тому +5

    This was the most empowering video about fluency I've ever seen. I've seen plenty and most of them were mediocre, giving some steps to follow but not really explaining why. This was simple to understand, and was filled with practical information about the learning process that's necessary in order to become fluent. Thanks!

  • @guillermoeduardogatto7513
    @guillermoeduardogatto7513 4 роки тому +5

    Hi, is a very good video with some interesting advices for english learners. I have to comment that when you mentioned the pillars I personally think that one of the most important is the listening , you don´t care so much about that but for me is the best way for learning and then obviously as you mention the conversation and confidence.

  • @camnguyen7220
    @camnguyen7220 3 роки тому +1

    I really like your opinion "dont try to achieve something that will hold you back, try to something that empower you". Thanks for spending your time on us

  • @clarakw5571
    @clarakw5571 5 років тому +17

    That the grammar doesn’t get involved to my gut feeling while talking and of course talking is another lack because it’s so rare.

    • @ParthPatel-zg7bf
      @ParthPatel-zg7bf 4 роки тому

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  • @christinax5140
    @christinax5140 5 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for the pep talk. I feel so encouraged and have full of confidence to persist in learning English again from now on.

    • @VHCO1993
      @VHCO1993 5 років тому

      Hey man.
      Would you like to chat a bit?
      Where you from?
      Take Care

    • @christinax5140
      @christinax5140 5 років тому +1

      Hi there. I'm from China. What about you. Have a good one.

    • @VHCO1993
      @VHCO1993 5 років тому

      @@christinax5140 Nice to meet you Cristina.
      I'm from Brazil. And i'm looking for a partner to practice my vocabulary.
      What do you think about us practice together?

    • @christinax5140
      @christinax5140 5 років тому +1

      Victor Hugo sounds cool. Nice to meet you. Victor.

    • @VHCO1993
      @VHCO1993 5 років тому

      @@christinax5140 How old are you?

  • @yeshulopez2112
    @yeshulopez2112 Рік тому

    You're not just a good teacher but also a beautiful teacher. 😅😊 God bless you.

  • @mottahead6464
    @mottahead6464 5 років тому +4

    I've heard a story many years ago and at the time I thought it was really silly yet, it goes like this :
    Martha started studying English because she thought that knowing English was cool and she wanted to look cool when among friends.
    Sarah had never thought of learning English.
    Martha liked to watch American movies and listen to American songs on the radio.
    Sarah met a guy, an American visiting some friends in Sarah's country - they met and BANG, love at first sight.
    Problem was : Sarah couldn't speak any English and Joe had a very limited knowledge of the Vietnamese language.
    Joe went back to the US and started sending letters to Sarah (that story took place before sending and receiving emails became a thing).
    Martha and Sarah started an English course.
    Who ended up actually learning English?
    Hard to say yet chances are good, based on what we know, that Sarah might be the one who would eventually become fluent in English.

    • @FatManJackson
      @FatManJackson 4 роки тому +1

      Does that mean that love is the way? Or what exactly makes Sarah speak better English than Martha?

    • @mottahead6464
      @mottahead6464 4 роки тому +2

      @@FatManJackson Better incentives...... better incentives. Who's to gain more in case one ends up actually mastering the language? Yet..... hard to say. Sarah might be intellectually challenging or have trouble concentration .... that might get in the way of her learning the language. Martha might be a genius who masters easily anything she puts her mind into. Also Martha might be a highly competitive person who hates being number two..... here .... another great incentive.... being number one ... if that's Martha's thing.
      Life is complex.

    • @FatManJackson
      @FatManJackson 4 роки тому +1

      @@mottahead6464 Incentives incentives, incentives. Incentives, incentives. Incentives.

  • @nadiadanzmann3412
    @nadiadanzmann3412 3 роки тому +5

    So, I think my big problem to be fluent is stopping learning lots of things every day but not memorizing them. I need to practice conversation. And I am able to study 3 or 4 hours a day.

  • @paulalc1amazing
    @paulalc1amazing Рік тому

    I intend to be in contact with english language every day, reading books, watching movies, listening podcast, they are things that I like to do.

  • @shadankhany4036
    @shadankhany4036 4 роки тому +4

    Actually I'm ok with knowledge , I guess I know a great deal about it , however the stuff I should be focusing on is practice and confidence . My confidence is great a little bit , but practice noooo . And every day I spend 1 hour on listening , reading 10 page at least , some day writing somting as well .

  • @sergeyleshchinskii8860
    @sergeyleshchinskii8860 5 років тому +12

    Hello Hadar! I'd say that my method is giving up the struggle and just acquire the language by natural way trough listening. I realize it may be less than enough but I do my best.

  • @ShimaMirhakak
    @ShimaMirhakak Рік тому +1

    This video was fascinating, and I really enjoyed watching and doing shadowing with it.

  • @tulio7538
    @tulio7538 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you, Hadar! Your class was so helpful for me to improve my English! You are one of the best English teachers that I've ever seen on You Tube.

  • @satyadev4434
    @satyadev4434 5 років тому +60

    Ma'am. U look like Janice (from Friends).. "Oh My God!!!!"

  • @maricieloespinoza5673
    @maricieloespinoza5673 2 роки тому

    Hi,
    Recently, i´ve have been watching your videos here,i´m non native - speaker. Your channel is helping me too much, i´m grateful for that. I think when i´m going to talk in English, i start to feel nervous, I want to improve the language and your advices are helping me in my daily day.

  • @basudhachakraborty3966
    @basudhachakraborty3966 5 років тому +4

    Yeah! that's right. I viewed all of your videos and that's true we don't need to just sit and study English, we also should practice it and make our basics stronger.

  • @CosmeValera
    @CosmeValera 5 років тому +13

    100% recommended this video! ^^

  • @walkingonthesheets6370
    @walkingonthesheets6370 2 роки тому

    I like the way she's talking to. Very honestly.

  • @anyangthiep8802
    @anyangthiep8802 4 роки тому +10

    Making mistake is a good thing because it shows there is room for improvement. 💚💜❤️♥️💘💛🍁🏃🏋️💚💜❤️♥️💘💛🍁🏋️🏃🏃

  • @Butterflyneverlands
    @Butterflyneverlands 5 років тому +6

    Dear Hadar - You always give wise advice. I am pretty much fluent but always check your videos to improve my communication skills to speak for the voiceless, the animals who suffer “unspeakable” cruelty, no pun intended, in the hands of humans to be used as food and fashion, and to be experimented on. So I wanted to thank you for your help in 2018 and to wish you a very happy New Year! 🦋

    • @christinesmith3092
      @christinesmith3092 5 років тому

      You make me very proud, whoever you are and wherever you are. I will never hear of a better reason to learn another language than to be the voice of the innocent and to speak up for those who cannot defend themselves or speak their pain. You are a soul mate my friend and a very special person. Love to you...