by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Passing the Pearson Test of English (PTE) can seem like a big, scary task. But, it’s actually more simple than it seems! All you need to do to pass the test is break it down into parts, put in the time to study, and go into your exam with confidence. For the...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Current estimates show that there are approximately 1 billion people learning English worldwide. If you are one of these people, you will need to learn proper pronunciation. Even if you can speak English words, misconceptions about what you are saying may arise if you...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Should I shake hands? How do I address this person? Do they have a title? Should I use first or last names? We’re willing to bet you’ve had those thoughts, and more, before heading into a business meeting. American business culture is difficult....
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Have you finally achieved your dream of living in the United States? Once you’ve secured a job and get settled in, your next plan should be enjoying your new life. Learning about United States culture can be daunting when you first arrive. But you’ll want...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are 171,146 words in the English language. It is hard to learn the meaning of them all, and even worse when some are words with multiple meanings. Homonyms are different words with the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings. Unless you learn all...