by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
PTE oral clarity is not talking faster. Slow down when you freeze, move your mouth, speak up — then link at test speed so you are understood. With so much smashed into one test, how are you supposed to get good results? It’s actually not as hard as you think. It...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
If someone waves or flicks their hand under their chin, you are not imagining it. In American English, people usually call this the chin flick. It is one of the rude hand gestures in America, and it is the one English learners ask about most. Here is what it means,...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are so many unique American accents here in the United States. At Pronunciation Pro, we only focus on one but we will help you sound like a “pro” in no time! It is very common to travel the US and find many different accents along the way. Someone...
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....
