Do you feel you are sometimes repetitive in English?
Today, Hadar Shemesh from the Influency Podcast joins Aubrey to share why repetition is the key to improving both fluency and confidence in English.
Hadar Shemesh
Hadar Shemesh is the host of the Influency Podcast.
She is an online entrepreneur, teacher, and content creator with over four million followers across all content platforms.
She’s trained teams in large global organizations such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and IBM.
Hadar has also worked with leading actors, singers, politicians, and public speakers in Israel.
She has helped Google develop and design its pronunciation search tool that now serves millions of people around the world.
In today’s episode, Hadar is going to share three about repetition and building speaking habits.
You will learn how to make sure your practice is effective.
She shares practical tips to boost your efficiency.
Why repetition?
Today Hadar shares several reasons repetition improves your English language learning.
You will learn practical advice that will improve your English study.
#1: Get unstuck in conversations
Hadar explains that although her background is in pronunciation, she’ll be sharing aspects of English that also support grammar, vocabulary, and fluency.
At the heart of this approach is habit-building.
Habits are actions you do automatically, without conscious effort.
In your first language, you don’t think about individual words before speaking and you don’t stop to analyze grammatical structures before using them.
When learning a second language, the goal is to build the same automatic habits, so you don’t have to think about grammar, word choice, or even sounds.
Once you start overthinking, fluency breaks down.
In real conversations, you can’t pause to analyze grammar while someone is speaking to you.
That’s why building strong habits is essential so that you don’t get stuck thinking about what to say next.
These habits are built through repetition.
It can feel tedious and challenging at first, but, over time, repetition turns effort into habit.
#2: The value of repetition drills
Hadar acknowledges that practicing speaking with others is critical.
However, if you only have 10 minutes a day and you want to build a habit of practicing daily, doing repetitive drills by yourself is still extremely effective.
She adds that this is a much more effective use of your time than speaking freely.
It is not a replacement for practicing with other people, but is an alternative when time is short.
If you add repetition every day, including drills and exercises, you can make connections faster.
You can be very intentional about what you’re trying to achieve and how to do it.
#3: Repetition is a confidence booster
As humans, we’re deeply influenced by our thoughts and feelings about ourselves.
When learning a second language like English, a huge part of speaking freely and fluently is confidence.
And the good news is that confidence can be built.
Hesitation with more advanced grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation often comes from a lack of confidence, not a lack of ability.
We hesitate because we don’t yet have enough experience, which is normal when you’re still learning.
Repetition through practice helps you develop a more stable grasp of English.
Over time, it reduces hesitation and builds trust in your own skills.
At the end of the day, what truly closes the gap between what you know and how confident you feel is turning your passive knowledge into active knowledge.
Repeating the words and structures you understand but rarely use helps you reach the level you want and feel good about your progress.
Takeaway
Repetition might feel boring at first, but it’s one of the most powerful tools for improving your English.
It helps you build habits, practice efficiently, and boost your confidence, all at the same time.
By repeating words, phrases, and structures regularly, you train your brain to use them automatically, just like you do in your first language.
Even short daily drills can make a big difference, especially if you’re short on time.
Repetition helps you create mental connections faster and strengthens your ability to speak fluently without overthinking.
Most importantly, repetition turns passive knowledge into active skill.
The more you practice intentionally, the more confident you become and that confidence is what allows you to speak freely, make fewer mistakes, and feel proud of your progress.
Small, consistent steps through repetition may seem tedious, but over time, they transform the way you use English, making conversations smoother and learning more rewarding.
To get more amazing content on pronunciation and tips to improve your English pronunciation, check out Hadar’s website www.hadarshemesh.com.
You can also visit her YouTube channel Accent’s Way English with Hadar.
