Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP

Pronunciation Pro

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

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Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP

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Feb 3, 2026

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Episodes

49. Becoming an expert in your spoken English 17.03.2024

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?

48. Sounding 100% like a Native English Speaker 10.03.2024

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/

47. Mastering English for Career Growth and Leadership 27.02.2024

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-...

46. Overcoming Comparison to Native Speakers 18.02.2024

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 improv...

45. Comfort in Discomfort 11.02.2024

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...

44. Dropping Endings: The Clarity Killer 04.02.2024

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...

43. Expert Tips for Resumes & Job Interviews 26.01.2024

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 P...

42. Perfectionism & English: 3 Ways To Progress 21.01.2024

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!

Special Discount: You Are Not Alone 31.12.2023

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...

41. Student Stories: Dodzi from Togo West Africa 24.04.2023

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.  As a native French speaker, Dodzi has worked hard to...

40. The English Gap 17.04.2023

Do you feel like there is a gap between the amount of English you understand and the amount of English you can speak?  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.  In this episode of the Pronunciation Pro Podcast, I explain why...

39. Simple Mindset Trick To Make Speaking English Easier 10.04.2023

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...

38. English Success Is Simple 03.04.2023

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 sh...

37. 4 Skills You Need To Level Up Your Career 28.03.2023

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 Englis...

36. Why Can I Understand English But Can't Speak It? 20.03.2023

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 th...

35. 5 Powerful Tips To Improve Your Spoken English 13.03.2023

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 mind...

34. Living Your Purpose 06.03.2023

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...

33. Student Stories: Epar Nor from China 12.12.2022

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 u...

32. 3 Reasons Why a Speech Pathologist Can Help You Improve Your Pronunciation FASTER 05.12.2022

Did you know that there are 2 kinds of pronunciation teachers? English teachers and Speech Pathologists.  As a trained Speed Pathologist myself, I want to share with you how I can help you improve your American English pronunciation in a PROVEN and EFFECTIVE way, so that you can gain GREATER CONFIDENCE. In this episode, I go over 3 reasons that a Speech Pathologist, like myself, can help you...

31. Do You Feel Understood? 3 Ways To Make It Happen 21.11.2022

To be understood is so much more than just pronouncing words correctly.  To be understood is one of the most important core human needs.  Are you feeling understood? If not, I want to help!  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...

30. Learning American English Rhythm 07.11.2022

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 Pro...

29. Disrupt Yourself: Pro Book Club 31.10.2022

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?...

28. 2 Ways To Feel Confident in Your American English Pronunciation 24.10.2022

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 CONFI...

27. Student Success Stories & Testimonials 10.10.2022

Want to feel confident speaking English but not sure if Pronunciation Pro will work for you?  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 abo...

26. 5 Most Common Error Patterns in American English 03.10.2022

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 Engli...

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