by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
When learning English as a native Arabic speaker, one of the most challenging aspects is becoming comfortable using English pronunciation. Words and sentences in Arabic are approached differently than in English, requiring speakers to learn a new set of...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Whether English is your first language or you’re multilingual, proper English pronunciation presents challenges for everyone. There are a variety of factors ranging from where you live to what your native language is that can result in varying degrees of accented...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Sep 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Being an ESL teacher at community colleges and adult learning centers can be a challenging yet rewarding line of work. Adult students can often be more motivated to learn English since they specifically chose to take the course, but the process can require more...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Sep 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Patients have a harder time communicating with non-native medical professionals if they speak with a foreign accent, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Researchers found that when medical professionals speak with a...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers and is important to learn for a variety of educational and employment opportunities. For students wanting to study abroad in the United States, passing the TOEFL exam is mandatory and...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
I often hear from ESL teachers that they wish they were more confident in teaching their students pronunciation while they’re also teaching: grammar, tense use, syntax, and so on. What ESL teachers lack is the background and understanding to teach pronunciation...
