by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Communication barriers are frustrating. And if you’re trying to get that job or land a promotion, struggling to communicate isn’t something you can risk. Reading English books for ESL beginners is an easy way to improve your English fluency. Check out how...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you feel you’ve been passed over for an opportunity because of your accent? People pursue accent reduction for some reasons. But the sense that they’re being discriminated against is one of the biggest. Many people have found that their native...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you trying to improve your English speaking skills and have perfect pronunciation? Would you like to reduce your foreign accent? If so, you’re not alone. Many who speak English as a second language struggle with feelings of self-doubt or, at worst, workplace...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
“What accent is that?” Can you tell the difference between American Accents and other accents? It’s a simple question, but one that makes us scratch our heads. For those who grew up in the New York or anywhere down south, we know it’s the first...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
So you have an interview lined up – but it’s going to be over the phone. Do you know how to prepare for a phone interview in English? You won’t have the chance to make a good impression based on your clothing choices or your handshake. Instead, your...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
It has commonly been said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Seriously, there are a lot of weird rules and sayings that actually make no sense, especially for new English learners. It’s also full of common idioms that seem perfectly normal if...