Pronunciation Pro

By Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLPEducation Language Learning

Pronunciation Pro episodes

May 09, 2022 15. How To Improve Your English Faster
You want to speak clear and confident American English and you want to do it fast!
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!
To join us in the Pronunciation Pro Online Training program click here: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/

22 min
May 03, 2022 14. Student Stories: Nathalie Nguyen
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.
To view Nathalie's YouTube videos showing her journey over the last 3 years, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaiUHC9yNxLU9U9aYMWyPQ/featured
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!
https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
43 min
April 25, 2022 13. How To Build Confidence In YOU
What is your opinion of yourself?
Do you feel confident in who you are?
Great communication is not just about saying the right words with correct grammar and pronunciation.
Communication is an expression of who you are.
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.
To get more lessons from my one of a kind Confident ProMindset Course, join Pronunciation Pro NOW! https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/
18 min
April 18, 202212. Learning To Listen To American English
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.
To go deeper into training your ear to hear, join Pronunciation Pro now! https://pronunciationpro.com/

Listening Exercise #1:
Long /A/ vs short /e/
Paper - pepper
Wait - wet
Taste - test
Late - let
Waste - west

Listening Exercise #2:
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/ (Italian) - pinata (Spanish)
25 min
April 11, 2022 11. 3 Tips To Overcome Fear of Mistakes While Speaking English
Are you afraid of making mistakes while speaking English? If so, you're not alone.
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?
Join me today! https://pronunciationpro.com/join/
28 min
April 04, 2022 10. Deep Work: Pro Book Club
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.
"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.
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/
36 min
March 29, 2022 9. Your Voice Matters. You Matter.
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/
36 min
March 21, 2022 8. 5 Tips to Overcome Embarrassment While Speaking English
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.
37 min
March 14, 2022 7. Understanding Confidence & Self-Confidence
Are you a confident person?
The question of confidence is not an all or nothing concept.
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.

45 min
March 07, 20226: Speaking English With Confidence
"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?
23 min

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Learn to speak American English clearly and with incredible confidence with certified American Accent Trainer and Confidence Coach, Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP.