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
Becoming a translator in the US is accuracy both ways — and being understood in the rooms where the work happens. Clear speech is part of the craft, not a native trophy. All you need to get started is a certification. From there you’ll take tests to show that you’re...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
US workplace etiquette is the pattern of the room — greetings, meetings, email tone, and speech that is clear enough to be understood. Dignity first, not a performance. Did you know that there are over 40 million non-born residents in the United States? For these...
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...
