by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
English pronunciation is beyond confusing, even for native speakers. ‘I before E, except after C’ – what does that even mean? It makes it exceedingly difficult to know how to pronounce certain English words. Fear not! We are living in the Information...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The average graduate is stuck with over $50k in student debts. Which is why it’s worth looking into how to get your master’s paid for. Obtaining your master’s without drowning in debt will open you up to invest in other opportunities, like a home or...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
How many words are there in the English language? Depending on which academic source you go to, the answer is over 170,000 words in use. That is an important point to note because words go out of fashion and become redundant. In the English language, there are about...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Most translators make around $47,000 a year so if you’re bilingual you could be cashing in on a lot of money. Not only does it pay well but translators are always in high demand and it can be a fun, rewarding job. All you need to get started is a certification. From...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that there are over 40 million non-born residents in the United States? For these people and many others, it can be difficult to learn the customs for the workplace. But understanding normal behaviors and customs (sometimes called norms) can help you to...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
So, you don’t know what the Oxford comma is, and you’re afraid to ask at this point? It’s actually a tricky subject. That’s why the Oxford comma debate has been raging for so many years. Fortunately, we’ve put together the ultimate...