by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, listening, and reflecting on racism, stereotypes, and discrimination against people of color (POC) over the last few days. The current movement on social media of #amplifymelanatedvoices and #amplifyblackvoices has been amazing,...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that one study revealed it can take around 30 years to speak English like an American? If you’re ever feeling frustrated with your own progress, just know that you’re not alone. Although it requires hard work, it is possible to become...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the United States Census Bureau American community survey, 21.6 American’s ages 5 and up speak a language other than English at home. While being bilingual can give us an advantage in the workplace, an accent can cause misunderstandings and other...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that 1 in 7 residents of the United States is foreign-born? Immigrants now take up about 13.7% of the U.S. population! In fact, the number of immigrants in the U.S. is higher than ever before. A 2017 Census report revealed that 44.5 million immigrants...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
If the question “is English the universal language?” has been on your mind lately, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your plans are for the future, we can assure you that things will go a lot smoother if you are fluent in English. Not...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Learning to speak proper English is vital for your personal and professional self. Sometimes, it may even be a matter of life and death. If you have learned English but are still trying to master pronunciation, you are on the doorstep of being truly fluent in the...
