by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jan 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret there is a tacit prejudice against nonnative speakers of English. With all prejudices aside, how much of this issue is in the hands of nonnative English speakers, and should the responsibility of accent reduction and practicing pronunciation fall...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many people struggle to fit online pronunciation courses or accent reduction coaching into their lives, especially during the holiday season, or during final exams in college. But here at Pronunciation Pro, we know there are ways to make it happen! One of the most...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
When it comes to meeting important new people in life, and especially during the interview process, it’s important to make a good first impression. But how do you do that when English is your second language? To begin, you’ll want to be confident, and...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
With the global educational marketplace becoming more competitive, students are continuing to favor America to other countries as an ideal destination for college. It seems that even though colleges in other countries are making themselves more attractive, with...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
For many people who speak English as a second language, public speaking can be an especially nerve wracking experience. Even for those who are native speakers of English, speaking in a public setting can be scary, causing stage fright, trembling hands, and poor...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
You may have spent a considerable amount of time preparing for college and enjoying your first few months abroad, that you may not have considered how much you might miss home especially during the holiday season. While homesickness is very common, especially...
