by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jul 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you’re new to American culture and everyday spoken English, you’re likely to hear people say things that make no sense. By and large, these common sayings are idioms, and unless you are a native speaker, you’re not going to understand what they mean until...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | May 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do any or all of these describe you? You’ve spent years learning English You learned English in native country by someone with an accent You feel good about English comprehension You feel good about speaking with familiar listeners You lose all confidence once...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
With many of the people we work with or hear from, we hear that learning English in school in their native country was an important part of the curriculum. But the reason they wind up seeking our help is because while their English grammar and comprehension is...