Pronunciation Pro: Recent Episodes
Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP
Learn to speak American English clearly and with incredible confidence with certified American Accent Trainer and Confidence Coach, Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP.
🎙️ In this weeks episode of the Pronunciation Pro podcast, learn how to strengthen your public speaking with four skills that Annie has proven to work. These skills will help you in your career and as you set out to improve your community.
During this episode, Annie explains the hard and soft skills that will help you feel confident while speaking in front of others. Annie shares an example of how she applied these tips in her recent experience with speaking in front of thousands of people.
The four main skills Annie focuses on are:
1 - Prepare in advance
2 - Let someone else review your speech
3 - Slow down and use good word and sentence stress
4 - Practice emotional regulation
Do any of these skills surprise you?
If you need additional help to feel confident in your English, especially while being in front of other people, join the Pronunciation Pro podcast and we will walk you through these steps to get you feeling like the best version of yourself.
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🎙️ Join Annie as she discusses the 6 most common English intonation mistakes that are made by non-native English speakers. There are things on this list that will surprise you!
As you apply these things in your English pronunciation journey, we guarantee you will see incredible progress.
So, what are the 6 common English intonation mistakes we see?
- Being monotone
- Stressing the wrong syllable
- Stressing the wrong word in a sentence
- Rising at the end of statements
- Not using linking or chunking
- Speaking too fast
At Pronunciation Pro, we focus on helping you recognize and correct these mistakes so you can speak English clearly and with greater confidence with your family, friends and in your career.
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In this episode of "Pronunciation Practice for Non-Native Speakers: Your Daily Routine," we dive into the practical steps you can take each day to transform your English pronunciation. If you're tired of struggling to be understood, or if you want to speak English with more clarity and confidence, this episode is your starting point.
We'll walk you through targeted exercises that you can easily incorporate into your daily schedule, helping you fine-tune those tricky sounds, improve your intonation, and master the rhythm of English. But it's not just about the mechanics – we'll also explore the mindset shifts that can accelerate your progress, empowering you to overcome self-doubt and embrace the learning journey.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear, actionable routine that will steadily enhance your pronunciation skills. And if you're ready to take your practice further, join our online program, where you'll receive personalized feedback, access to exclusive resources, and the support of a community that’s as committed to your success as you are.
Don't miss this chance to start building a stronger, more confident voice in English – tune in now and take the first step toward pronunciation mastery!
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🎙️ Join Annie as she takes you through the English Mastery Path to Pro. On your English journey you’ll pass through 5 phases, each one taking you a step closer to speaking clear and confident English.
Want to know what these 5 phases are?
Phase 1: Foreigner
Phase 2: Explorer
Phase 3: Builder
Phase 4: Artisan
Phase 5: Pro
Learn more about each phase and where you currently are in your journey by listening to this episode.
The clearer you understand where you are on this path, the more committed you’ll be to sticking with it and getting the results you want. And don’t worry, you are not alone. Annie and the Pronunciation Pro program is here to walk you through each step of your journey to pro.
If you are interested in finding the best next steps for you to speak clear and confident English, fill out this form to schedule a consultation call with Annie: https://pronunciationpro.com/private-training-application/
Together, you’ll create the best path for you!
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🎙️ Join Annie on this inspiring episode as she sits down with Dr. Snezana Petrovic, a Pronunciation Pro success story. Dr. Petrovic, a professor of Physiology & Pathophysiology at Campbell University, North Carolina, and a renowned expert in acid-base and kidney physiology, shares her transformative journey toward mastering American English pronunciation.
Discover how she harnessed the power of our program to elevate her communication skills, not just in the classroom but in every aspect of her life. Dr. Petrovic opens up about the challenges she faced, the strategies that worked, and the surprising ways her improved pronunciation has impacted her career and confidence.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your accent, Dr. Petrovic’s insights will inspire you to push beyond your limits and make your American English pronunciation journey not only successful but enjoyable. Tune in to learn how you too can achieve exceptional results and unlock new opportunities with Pronunciation Pro.
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In this podcast episode, Annie dives into the book “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg! This book is a simple yet powerful guide on how to communicate more effectively. It teaches you how to go from small talk to deep talk in English conversations, something that we work on with our students at Pronunciation Pro. We’d love to have you join us with a 7-day trial HERE. https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
Annie shares four main takeaways from the book that will help you, as a non-native English speaker, communicate more effectively in your personal life, career and more. Listen to the episode to learn what these four incredible tips are!
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Annie is back from summer break and picking up where she left off!
On this episode of the podcast, Annie breaks down what makes her tick and why she loves what she does at Pronunciation Pro! Learn more about Annie, who she is and what she has in store for the Pronunciation Pro community. There are great things ahead, and we want you to be a part of it!
Click here to sign up for our 7-day trial: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
If you are interested in a free consolation, sign up here: https://pronunciationpro.com/contact/
Moving to a new country and finding a job where you feel like your skills are valued and appreciated is hard.
On this week’s podcast episode, Annie is joined by Ahu Moser, who has navigated moving to the US, finding a job within her expertise, raising a family and overcoming stereotypes.
Listen to this episode to hear the helpful tips and tricks she gives others going through the same thing!
Ahu Moser's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahu-moser/
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This week, we are gearing up for our special Pronunciation Pro Masterclass by having Emily White on to talk about finding your voice in new places.
On this episode, Emily shares three tools to help you find your voice and build connection no matter where you live. It’s not easy to move cities, states and especially countries. We know that a lot of you are navigating the hardships that come with that.
Listen to this podcast to hear more about Emily’s expertise in that area. What is a tip you are going to try to apply in your life?
Register for the Masterclass on May 2nd here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-qppzgsG9PV1r4dwFXqfoAFgOoZ5Pwy
Emily White’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-white-72492b33/
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay and at Pronunciation Pro we are embracing it!
In this episode, I talk about how we are using AI at Pronunciation Pro to help in the English language learning process to make it faster, smoother and more effective.
How has AI affected your life? Are you on board with AI or are you more hesitant to use it? If you are like the many people that doesn't understand how to make AI work for you, join our program and we will walk you through every step of the way to get you the English pronunciation you are seeking.
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Ever wondered how you can better your English without living in an English speaking country?
In this episode, Thiago Vaz Macena joins me in talking about how he mastered the English language while living in Brazil. He dives into how this has helped him communicate and gain confidence as he navigated his most recent visit to the US.
Are you ready to take the next step in your English?
Join our program and let us help you get there! Sign up for a 7-day trial here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
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If you want to reach out to Thiago, you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vazthi/
Mastering the English language is a process.
Just like a baby can't learn to run overnight, your English is not going to become perfect with the snap of your fingers.
It takes necessary steps and milestones to get your English to be how you want it to be.
If you are feeling discouraged with where your English is at right now, remember that it is exactly where it needs to be. You can always improve from where you are now, with baby steps.
This episode will help you establish the confidence you need to continue on your English language journey and help you embrace where you are on the path.
In this episode of the Pronunciation Pro podcast, Annie is joined by Jenna Melendez, a career coach, that specialized in networking and connection.
They dive into the importance of networking within the work place and Jenna gives three tips that she feels are important as you are trying to further your career in corporate America.
If you are interested in hearing more from Jenna, join our Masterclass on April 4th at 11am PST. You can register for the class here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc-mhqT4jEtNrAhcO-5mO8quFr-3trIra#/registration
Do you want to be an expert in American English?
In this episode, I use points from one of my favorite books, “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, to help you understand how you can master American English in your life.
Becoming an expert is possible - what are you going to do to make it happen in your life?
In this podcast episode, we dive into 5 tips that will help you sound more like a native English speaker.
Learn how to implement these tips in your life so you can be on your way to speaking English like a native.
Learn more about Pronunciation Pro and join us here: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Do you feel like your English is holding you back in your career?
Do you have the expertise but need the confidence to match it?
Learn all about how to take the next steps in your English journey and how to use that to help you gain greater confidence in your career and life goals.
Join Pronunciation Pro and get access to a powerful Masterclass led by Chris Rush, where he will go even further in-depth on specific action items you can take.
Register for the class here: https://webinar.pronunciationpro.com/acquire
Join Chris Rush's business English newsletter here.
Do you feel yourself pulling away from intimate conversations with native English speakers? Do you find yourself feeling less than others around you?
These might be signs you are falling into the trap of comparison. But don’t worry, this is a very common feeling and one that you can overcome.
But the big question is, “How do I overcome comparison and competition, especially when trying to improve my English pronunciation?”
In this podcast episode, I lay out the four part recipe to self improvement and give you eight ideas of practices you can implement in your life to shift your mindset away from the comparison that is holding you back.
Listen for these things on the episode and choose a few that you can start practicing in your life. Even the smallest changes, when consistent, will go a long way.
If you want additional support on your journey, we are always here for you. Join Pronunciation Pro and we’ll work together on the fundamentals of improving your English pronunciation along with shifting your mindset to feel more confident.
Learn more about how to join here: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Do you stay quiet in moments where you have something to say because you are afraid that you might put yourself in an uncomfortable position?
That feeling is common.
The majority of people have the initial tendency to shy away from being uncomfortable because well… it’s uncomfortable!
But improving your English pronunciation doesn’t come from sitting in your comfort zone. It comes from speaking up, speaking out and trying new things in new situations.
This podcast episode will teach you how to shift your mindset to push yourself a little further than you’re comfortable with. And I promise, the growth you are going to see by applying some simple changes within yourself is going to be worth the “risks” you feel you are taking by speaking out.
Want to know how to make these changes? Join Pronunciation Pro and get the personalized coaching you need.
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This episode is a practical pronunciation tool all about ending sounds for you to apply as you continue on your journey to speaking English clearly and with greater confidence!
As you have been learning English, you are developing error patterns to the way you are speak English.
The more aware of the error patterns you are making, the faster you are able to improve them!
In this episode we discuss a very common error pattern - ending sounds. There are three simple and easy steps you can apply to your English pronunciation training that will help you improve this error and speak more like a native.
Listen to the episode to hear these three important tips, INCLUDING examples of how they are applied!
If you are interested in gaining more specific help on your English pronunciation, join our program! Look into the different packages we offer and see what fits your needs the best.
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Are you a non-native English speaker, working on your English and trying to navigate the challenges of everyday life?
Do you want to get a job (or a promotion) with an English speaking company?
Do you understand what English speaking employers and companies are looking for when hiring non-native speakers?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have the help you are looking for.
Join Pronunciation Pro and get access to a powerful Masterclass by an expert in resumes and job interviews. This class will go in-depth on the things you need to know to land your dream job!
To join us, click here.
Does your desire to be perfect when speaking English interfere with your ability to speak up in certain situations? In this episode, we will be discussing perfectionism and the antidotes to overcome your fear of making mistakes so that your voice can be heard!
Here at Pronunciation Pro we've been doing A LOT of planning for 2024 and we've made some big and exciting changes!
Click Here to see our new PLUS & PREMIER Memberships!
If you've wanted private, more personalized help from our certified trainers but the price jump to the PLUS and PREMIER packages have been too big -- or you just want more high level training and more flexibility so you get results FAST, then you'll be thrilled with what's to come!
Limited Time Offer: $50 off per month of your membership - discount applies at checkout.
Also, on Thursday, January 4th we'll have a Big Launch Webinar where I will explain the details and offer a limited time discount to those who attend!
Register for the webinar HERE!
This is a year of big changes! Let's make 2024 the year of opportunity and connection as you build greater clarity and confidence in your spoken English!
Are you interested to learn how the Pronunciation Pro program has helped one of our students speak English clearly and with confidence?
On this episode of my podcast, I am joined by Dodzi, a long-time member of the Pronunciation Pro course, who shares how his experience with Pronunciation Pro has allowed him to accomplish big goals in his life.Â
As a native French speaker, Dodzi has worked hard to learn English and continues to put time and effort into it. On this episode, Dodzi shares tips on how to improve the English language and feel confident while doing so.Â
Speaking English clearly and with confidence is a continual process and requires consistent practice. Pronunciation Pro will help you focus on valuable pronunciation skills while gaining the confidence you need to share your voice with the world.
If you are ready to take on this journey like Dodzi, join me at pronunciationpro.com to learn more!Â
Do you feel like there is a gap between the amount of English you understand and the amount of English you can speak?Â
This is what I call the English gap.
Many times, we know what we want to say, but we don’t have the skillset to speak it out loud. There is a disconnect between our knowledge and our ability to express it to others.Â
In this episode of the Pronunciation Pro Podcast, I explain why this disconnect happens and how you can fix it. Think of it like weight training. At the moment you decide you want to get stronger, there is a gap between the muscle you currently have and where you want to be. The only way to close that gap is to work out.
It is the same with the English gap. You might not be where you want to be right now, but with time and practice, that gap will gradually close and you’ll be that much closer to your English goals. It’s not easy but with the proper training and guidance, you’ll see your English gap get smaller and smaller. Isn’t that what we are shooting for?
The nice thing is, you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, doing it alone makes the process that much harder. We are here to support you!
Sign up for my 7-day trial today and let me help you close the English gap and continue succeeding towards your goal of speaking English clearly and confidently. http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
In my program, Pronunciation Pro, we don’t just work on getting your spoken American English to a greater level, we also work on your confidence. I am huge on confidence.
Of course learning the rules and flow of American English is very important, but building and gaining confidence is just as important in helping you feel that you can speak up and use your voice. It is vital for you to learn how to feel confident in your abilities to speak up, and this is one thing that my program focuses heavily on.
I don’t just want you to learn the rules of American English, I want you to gain confidence in yourself and build up your mindset. In order to build that self confidence that you’ve always wanted, there is one key thing you need to do: remove the negative self-talk from your mind.
In this episode of the Pronunciation Pro Podcast, I share with you an exclusive clip from one of the lessons taught in my program, so that you can learn more about how to improve your mindset and confidence when it comes to speaking English.
If you are interested in learning more about confidence and retraining your brain, I invite you to join Pronunciation Pro today. Even within the first few modules of my program you will see a shift in your mindset as you follow along with the lessons being taught.
I’m here for you and want you to succeed in all aspects of your American English growth, especially in feeling more confident in yourself! Sign up for my 7-day trial today to get started! http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/Â
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process of learning how to speak American English clearly? Has it ever felt like too much or felt out of reach?
I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to feel this way. You don’t have to let the feelings of overwhelm or fear stop you from achieving your goals, especially when it comes to feeling confident in your spoken American English.
In this episode, I share with you a universal truth about how small and simple steps will help you change and bring great success in not only your pronunciation but in all aspects of your life! The key is to stay CONSISTENT. As long as you are consistent with the small and simple things, great things will come.
Later on in the podcast I share with you the 3 step Pronunciation Pro process. Make sure to listen to the end so that you can learn about these 3 easy steps that will help in improving your spoken English. If you follow this process, over time you will see INCREDIBLE results. I’ve seen it over and over with my students. If you are interested in having a course that guides you through the process of learning the rules of American English and building your confidence, I invite you to join Pronunciation Pro today! Click here to sign up for my 7-day trial: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
Have you ever felt like your English level is holding you back in your career?
Have you ever had to accept a lower paying job because your English wasn’t where it needed to be? I hear this a lot from my students. They have a great job in their home county, but then they move to America or a different country and now they have to accept a job that they may be over-qualified for because their English isn’t where it needs to be.
In episode 37 of the Pronunciation Pro podcast, I go through 4 skills you NEED to level up in your career, to get that job promotion, or to get that raise you are looking for. Getting that promotion you’ve been wanting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! I’m here to help you realize what you can do to reach your career goals and improve your confidence along the way.
Listen along to hear my 4 skills that are essential to leveling up in your career. I hope you enjoy and make sure to follow Pronunciation Pro on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and soon TikTok! Also leave a review after listening to this podcast, I would love to hear your feedback!
As always, if you are looking for help in building your confidence and improving your spoken English, I’m here at Pronunciation Pro and am ready to help you! To join Pronunciation Pro today, click here: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/. I hope to see you in my program soon!
Have you ever been frustrated that you understand English really well but can’t speak it as well? You’re not alone.
This is a common experience I hear from some of my students, where they are frustrated that they understand English when others speak it or when they are reading it, but when they try to actually speak it themselves, there is a disconnect.
In episode 36 of my podcast, I go through this and talk about how you can close that gap between your understanding of English and your spoken English. In my program, Pronunciation Pro, I give some great tips for how to start.
First, watch the course videos and practice along with them out loud.
Step two, read out loud every single day with deliberate practice.
Lastly, get feedback, whether that is from Study Groups or from 1-on-1 help with our personal trainers.Â
If you are interested in joining a program that will help you be able to speak American English just as well as you can understand it, I invite you to join Pronunciation Pro today and start going through my videos, reading out loud, and attending our Study Groups weekly.
You’ll be surprised by how much of a difference having a program will make in building your confidence and communication!
Join Pronunciation Pro today: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/ and I can’t wait to see you in my program!
Do you ever wish you could get just a few simple tips to help improve your spoken American English? Tips that don’t feel impossible or overwhelming?
In this episode, I share with you 5 simple yet POWERFUL tips to improve your spoken English that will help you get the results you are looking for.
Let me briefly share each tip.
First, find ways to speak up more.
Second, work on your mindset so that you have more courage to speak up and to practice.
Third, there are ways to practice and improve yourself.
My fourth tip is to listen to English, whether it be a podcast or a TV show, pause it, and out loud give your opinion about it. It doesn’t matter whether that’s alone or with someone else, just speaking out loud and sharing your opinion or explaining something in your own words is what matters with this tip!
The final tip is getting feedback from a native English speaker.
Listen to this episode as I dive deep into each tip and share examples of how to implement each tip into your life so that you can experience that growth and increase your confidence when speaking English.
Later in the podcast I mention how I’m not an English teacher, but I do have some favorite online English programs if you’d like to improve your grammar first! Kris Amerikos has a fantastic program that you can look into here: https://www.krisamerikos.com/a/2147520050/tspuLcVz
And as always, if you are interested in having a coach there to help you improve your spoken English and to give you feedback so that you know what you need to work on and teach you how to improve in those areas, I invite you to join Pronunciation Pro today: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
Hello again, I’m back with a new episode of the Pronunciation Pro Podcast, where I dive deep into a topic that is SO IMPORTANT! This topic is finding your purpose, and this can be such an exciting (and sometimes a little nerve-wracking) journey!
In this episode, I share my personal experiences in finding my purpose as well as sharing the experiences of Izabelle, one of my students at Pronunciation Pro.
Izabelle has a truly inspiring story and journey that has led her to figure out her purpose, and she shared with me some fantastic insights that I’m excited to share with you in this episode.
If you are ready to start finding your purpose and would like some help along the way to find the confidence and skills you’re looking for regarding your American English, I’m here and excited to be a part of your journey! Head over to http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/ to sign up and start today.
In this episode, I interview a student from China who has worked so hard to get where she is today and shares with us her tips and tricks for finding SUCCESS in improving your American English pronunciation.
This student, Epar, shares her experiences of learning English in her 20’s, coming to America from China, and her journey with improving her English pronunciation over the past few years and using Pronunciation Pro.
She shares how being in an English pronunciation program has helped her in the work place and in her personal life, and I hope that you find her story INSPIRING!
If you’re looking for a program that will help you improve not only your pronunciation but also your confidence, I invite you to try out Pronunciation Pro by signing up for our 7 day trial here: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
To be understood is so much more than just pronouncing words correctly.Â
To be understood is one of the most important core human needs.Â
Are you feeling understood? If not, I want to help!Â
In this episode, I share with you 3 ways to be FIND SUCCESS in being UNDERSTOOD when speaking American English.
You need to have CONFIDENCE in yourself and your abilities, and I want you to feel comfortable speaking up no matter what.
You deserve to feel heard, and your voice is powerful.
If you’re interested in diving deeper into these 3 tips and want personalized help, head over to http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/ to start your 7-day trial now.
Do you want to know one of the BIGGEST SECRETS for sounding like a Native English speaker?
I’ll let you in on it. The secret is knowing the correct rhythm and sentence stress when you are speaking American English.
It is ESSENTIAL to learn how to use correct sentence stress if you are to sound fluent in English.
Go through this episode and receive EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to one of the lessons from my Pronunciation Pro online training program. I’ll go over some important tips to help you understand sentence stress and how to implement it yourself.
If you loved this podcast episode and are looking for more information on sentence stress or want to improve your American English pronunciation, check out my course today!
You can try it out for 7 days by clicking here: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
What do you do when life goes unexpectedly? How do you deal with the change?
In this podcast episode, I go through some KEY CONCEPTS from our Pro Book Club meeting where we read “Disrupt Yourself” by Whitney Johnson.
Listen to learn these key concepts and find ways to HARNESS this change and disruption in your life to make it USEFUL and HELPFUL for you.
Want to join my next Pro Book Club meeting? Join Pronunciation Pro now so you can find out what our next book is and attend our next book club!
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What are 2 important you can do to feel more confidence in the way you speak American English?
In this podcast episode, I go through 2 different concepts that will change the way you view your American English Pronunciation journey. I discuss how CONSISTENCY is so much more important than perfection, how to have POSITIVE self-talk, and how to change your overall mindset to make you feel more CONFIDENT in your abilities to speak American English.
Listen now to experience this mindset change, and join my program to attend the Confident ProMindset trainings that I talk about! My next one is November 10th, 2022 so make sure to join my program before then so you can attend!
Join my program here: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
I can’t wait to see you at my next Confident ProMindset training!
Want to feel confident speaking English but not sure if Pronunciation Pro will work for you?Â
In this episode, I share with you testimonials from past students where they share the PROGRESS they’ve made, the CONFIDENCE they’ve gained, and the SUCCESS they’ve seen.
If you’re undecided on whether or not to join my program, I encourage you to listen to this episode to hear from real students about their experiences in the Pronunciation Pro Online training program.
If you are interested in learning more about my PLUS membership that I mention where you can received personalized audio feedback, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/plus-upgrade/
Join my program now to start seeing the success that my past and current students have experienced. To learn more about my program, head over to my website: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/ You won’t be disappointed when you join, and you can start today with a 7-day trial: http://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
Do you ever wonder how you can know exactly what you need to do to improve your American English pronunciation?
In this podcast episode, I go through 5 COMMON MISTAKES, and more importantly, what you can do to FIX THEM and IMPROVE your pronunciation.
You may not even realize that you are making some of these mistakes, but bringing AWARENESS to these things is going to help you speak American English with more CLARITY and CONFIDENCE!
If you are interested in receiving feedback on EXACTLY what you can improve on to sound more like a native English speaker, click the link to get your Full Accent Assessment: https://pronunciationpro.com/full-accent-assessment/
Join my program today to start attending the study groups that I mentioned, and get that feedback from trainers that will help you become aware of what to improve on and how to fix the mistakes that you may be making. Click here to sign up now: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Do you ever wonder if you are pronouncing English words correctly? Â Well today I'm going to help you with 6 English words that might be a problem for you.Â
This is at no fault of your own, these words require specific word stress or vowel sounds and sometimes they aren’t pronounced according to how they are spelt.
The SECRET to being able to pronounce these words correctly is to LISTEN to the correct pronunciation, and then copy when you speak.
Learning to CORRECTLY PRONOUNCE these words will increase your CONFIDENCE, so listen to this podcast to hear how these 6 words should sound.
At the end of the episode I also include 4 BONUS WORDS so make sure to listen until the end!
The rules for English pronunciation can be hard, but I’m here to help. If you’re looking for even more information on how to correctly pronounce words in American English, join my online training program at www.pronunciationpro.com to get started.Â
We're here to help!
What is the SECRET to sounding more FLUENT and NATURAL when speaking American English?
The answer is learning how to link and when to pause in a sentence.
In my latest podcast episode, I’m going to give you exclusive access to one of my trainings on the Pronunciation Pro website.
In this training, I go over the rules of linking and go through great EXAMPLES showing these rules. I also go over pausing and how and when to do it.
Listen to this podcast to learn how you can sound like a Native English Speaker. After learning these TIPS and TRICKS, you will feel more CONFIDENT and sound more NATURAL when communicating with others.
If you are looking for more information on CORRECT sounds, rhythm, word stress, sentence stress, intonation, and the rules and concepts of American English, join Pronunciation Pro today!Â
RESOURCES:
Get Your Free Linking Worksheet HERE!
In this episode, I interview one of my Pronunciation Pro Students, Ximena from Colombia, where she gets REAL about her journey moving to the United States, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them.Â
She also talks about her recent career transition and how she gained the confidence to make this big move!Â
Do you want to improve your American accent and feel more confident speaking English? Then you're in the right place!
If you are ready to feel the same confidence that Ximena has gained, join Pronunciation Pro today. https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Our PLUS Package gives you the personalized feedback you need to improve even faster, click here to learn more.
Are there times where you wish you were more RESPECTED when you spoke English?
Luckily there is a way that you can gain GREATER respect when speaking American English CLEARLY.
In this podcast episode, I’m going to give you 2 STEPS TO GAIN GREATER RESPECT through clear English communication.
It can be difficult at first to learn how to do this, but I’m here to help.
If you are ready to gain that RESPECT and CONFIDENCE that you are looking for when speaking American English, join me at www.pronunciationpro.com to start TODAY.
Do you find it hard to understand Native English speakers when they talk? Does it feel like they are talking too quickly and you just can’t understand what they are saying?
This is something that almost all non native English speakers struggle with, and it is completely normal.
But the good news is that you can learn how to UNDERSTAND them, even when they talk quickly!
You can’t always ask someone to simply slow down so that you can better understand them, but after listening to this podcast, you will have a much better understanding of what you CAN do in these situations.
In this episode, I’m going to go through 4 STRATEGIES TO UNDERSTAND FAST ENGLISH SPEAKERS.
It's critically important that you understand completely when someone is talking to you, and I want to help you gain the right communication skills that you need to be able to have SUCCESSFUL CONVERSATIONS with native English speakers, even when they are speaking quickly.
If you are ready to learn more about American English intonation, syllable stress, and word stress, join me at www.pronunciationpro.com to get started today.
You’ll get the roadmap you need to both understand easily and even learn to sound like a Native American English speaker!
Have you ever failed to stay consistent with a goal you started? If so, you're not alone.Â
In this episode, I discuss my journey of bouncing back after taking a break from something important in my life, and how you can do the same thing!
Failing, falling down, or getting off track on your goals is normal.Â
This happens to everyone, and can especially happen when it comes to your English pronunciation journey.
The question is, are you going to get back up? Are you going to get back on track when you get off?Â
I'm guessing the answer to that question is YES!Â
How do I know?Â
Because you have GRIT and RESILIENCE (two words I'll help you out with in this episode).Â
I believe in you and want you to succeed. Your voice is important and needs to be heard.Â
If you are ready to get back on track and want my help, join me at www.pronunciationpro.com
I'll provide you with a proven, step by step system to speaking English clearly and with incredible confidence!Â
Do you feel like sometimes you're missing the meaning when native speakers are talking?Â
So much of American English meaning is held in the intonation patterns.
When you understand intonation you will find it easier to follow the intent of the speaker.Â
In this episode you will learn the rules of American English intonation and more importantly you will train your ear to the different ways intonation is used to create meaning.Â
Want to learn more? Join the Pro Community at www.pronunciationpro.com
Are you making as much money as you are capable of or want to be making?Â
If not, then let's look at what might be holding you back.Â
Join me at www.pronunciationpro.comÂ
Do you have the skills to communicate during a crucial conversation?
....a conversation where the results of it could drastically change the course of your life and career?
In this weeks episode of the Pronunciation Pro Podcast I will teach you tools to navigate high-stakes conversations in a way that will help you speak with confidence!
Click here to join Pronunciation Pro! https://pronunciationpro.com/
Are there times while speaking English where you feel small and powerless?Â
Are there times when you stay silent even though you know it's not what you want or what's best for you or others?Â
In this episode I will help you know how to step into your personal power so you can confidently join the conversation as an equal.
You want to speak clear and confident American English and you want to do it fast!Â
In this episode I'll teach you a strategy that will help.
Quantity over Quality
Go try it out and let me know how it goes!Â
To join us in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training program click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
In this episode I interview Nathalie Nguyen, an accountant living in Canada.
Nathalie shares her experience and advice for those working to improve their English pronunciation and fluency.Â
To view Nathalie's YouTube videos showing her journey over the last 3 years, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaiUHC9yNxLU9U9aYMWyPQ/featuredÂ
If you're ready to join Pronunciation Pro now and take your English training to the next level, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/
Be sure to check out our PLUS or PREMIER memberships with one-on-one training like Nathalie has done!
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What is your opinion of yourself?Â
Do you feel confident in who you are?Â
Great communication is not just about saying the right words with correct grammar and pronunciation.Â
Communication is an expression of who you are.Â
If you want to improve your communication skills you must take a deeper look into the opinion you have of yourself. As you do you'll discover the path to greater confidence AND better communication.Â
To get more lessons from my one of a kind Confident ProMindset Course, join Pronunciation Pro NOW! https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
The key to learning to speak like a native is learning to open your ears to the sounds and rhythm of American English. As you tune your ear to the sounds of English you'll be better at pronouncing them correctly.Â
To go deeper into training your ear to hear, join Pronunciation Pro now! https://pronunciationpro.com/Â
Listening Exercise #1:
Long /A/ vs short /e/
Paper - pepper
Wait - wet
Taste - test
Late - let
Waste - west
Listening Exercise #2:Â
Short /o/ vs Short /u/
Hot - hut
Bought - but
Caught - cut
Lock - luck
Mom - mum
10 examples of words that are spelled different than they are pronounced.
- Thought: /thot/
- Doubt: /dowt/ - no /b/
- Wednesday: /wens-dA/
- February: /feb-yoo-wAr-ee/
- Receipt: /ree-seet/ no /p/
- Island: /I-lind/ - no /s/ and reduced /a/
- Asthma: /as-mu/ - no /th/
- Colonel: /ker-nul/
- Hors d’œuvres (French): /or-dervs/ - Other French words: bouillon, casserole, vinaigrette, protege, ballet, bouquet, boutique, silhouette, etiquette, faux pas
- Zucchini: /zoo-kee-nee/ Â (Italian) - pinata (Spanish)
Are you afraid of making mistakes while speaking English? If so, you're not alone.Â
In this episode I will help you understand why you are afraid to make mistakes and give you 3 powerful tips to overcome this fear so you can speak up and feel confident!
Ready to join the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program where you will learn how to feel confident while speaking English?Â
Join me today! https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Every other month in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program my students participate in a book club meeting. This months book was 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport.Â
"The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive" - Cal Newport
In this episode I will walk through a summary of this book and share with you some of the insight from our students and ways for you to apply these teaching to your life.Â
To join Pronunciation Pro and participate in the next book club meeting, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
To get one-on-one help with a trained American Accent Trainer through the PLUS or PREMIER packages, click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
Your voice is important. You add something to this world that no one else can. If you want help finding your voice and confidence speaking English. I'm here to help!
Join me in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/Â
Do you avoid speaking up in English because you don't want to feel embarrassed?
In this episode I will share with you 5 tips to overcome feelings of embarrassment while speaking English so you can confidently speak up and share your thoughts, experience, ideas, and expertise without fear.
Are you a confident person?Â
The question of confidence is not an all or nothing concept.Â
In this episode you will come to understand what it takes to have greater self-confidence and how to create greater confidence in the skill of speaking English. Â
"I will feel confident when I speak like a native"
This is the mindset that many of my students have when they first start working with me inside the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program.
But what if you could feel confident BEFORE speaking like a native? And what if feeling confident now was an important step to achieving your goal of speaking English like a native?
In this episode I will help you learn how to feel confident NOW so you can be the most successful in your journey to speak English like a native.
RESOURCES:
TED Talk by Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are
Confident Thoughts To Practice:
- It’s okay to make mistakes
- The more I practice, the better I get
- I have the grit and determination to succeed at anything I set my mind to
- I’m getting better every day
- I’m proud of the way I keep trying
- I am good enough right now to speak up and practice
- If they have a problem with the way I speak English, that’s about them, not about me
- I speak multiple languages, I’m amazing!
- I’m tired of staying silent, it’s time to speak up and create the life of my dreams!
What confident thoughts would you add?
Let's take the mystery out of the process of changing an accent.Â
An accent is when you use the sounds and rhythms of your first language while speaking English
To learn to speak English like a native speaker you have to learn to hear the difference between the way you say the sounds and rhythms of English and the way a native speaker uses them. Then you start the process of retraining your ear and mouth to move in this new way.
The science is simple, the process takes time and repetition. But as you are patient with the process you'll have great success in transforming your spoken English.
Want to know what is the difference between you and a native English speaker? We can help!
Get a Full Accent Assessment by a certified American Accent Trainer by clicking here: https://pronunciationpro.com/full-accent-assessment/
From a struggle with a severe stammer as a child to becoming fluent in 4 languages, Amadou has shown what it looks like to use the power of the compound effect in his life.Â
Small, consistent action done over time leads to amazing results. His patience, confidence, and determination to succeed has helped Amadou do amazing things in his life and career.Â
Starting as a low level employee at Disneyland Paris, Amadou recognized that if he was going to survive and thrive in his job at Disney that he would need to learn multiple languages. So he did!Â
Amadou shares his tips and tricks for learning languages fast as well as his philosophy for growing a little every day.
RESOURCES:Â
Elevator Pitch Template - How To Introduce Yourself In English: https://youtu.be/TL40zCJHt2gÂ
Join Amadou's Language Exchange Group by clicking here: https://calendly.com/amadou-/framelanguagesÂ
Any questions for Amadou, email him here: amadou@framelanguages.com
Meet Up Groups: https://www.meetup.com/ - a great way to connect with people to practice English while doing what you loveÂ
In this episode I share with you 3 powerful but simple daily practices that will help you dramatically improve your spoken EnglishÂ
These practices are:
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Use the 3 Easy Tips
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Read out loud for 2 minutes every day with your focus on the 3 Easy Tips
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Listen to American English audiobooks or podcasts daily
I promise you that if you do these 3 practices consistently every day you will be amazed at the improvement you will see in your spoken English over the coming months and years.Â
Recommended Podcasts:
TED Talks Daily
A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek
Work Life with Adam Grant
Taken For Granted
Super Soul with Oprah
Increase Your Impact with Justin Su'a
Throughout the Pronunciation Pro Podcast I will have the privilege of sharing the success stories of many of my students.Â
Today I'm going to share a piece of my story with you. I'll share how I got started in accent training, the passion I feel for this work, and the deep love I've developed for my students along the way.Â
I'll also share with you how I discovered my unique approach to confidence training through my own personal challenges. This one of a kind confidence training has helped my students get even better and faster results in their journey to speak American English with clarity and confidence.Â
Are you ready to speak American English clearly and confidently like a native?
If so, you're in the right place!
In this episode certified American Accent Trainer and Confidence Coach Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP will help you understand what it takes and how this podcast will help you create that results in your life, one simple and easy step at a time.
Through this podcast Annie will share with you the proven methods and tools she has used to train thousands of non-native English speakers over the last 13 years to speak English clearly and with great confidence.
Annie will teach you how to train your ear to hear in a new way, your mouth to move in a new way, and your mind to think in a new way that will transform your spoken English.
Be sure to follow along with each episode!
Get even more training and LIVE support from Annie through the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/