About
Nat Ruden
I’m a highly phonologically aware non-native Standard American Accent coach.
Five years ago, I came to Canada as a proficient English speaker. I found a job in finance quite soon.
However, I still had occasional misunderstandings with both native and non-native speakers of English at work and beyond.
I was routinely exhausted after speaking for the entire day.
Everything changed when I dived into the world of English phonology
I was shocked to learn that despite my advanced level of English, my understanding of the phonological rules of English was almost non-existent. I had no idea about what the rhythm of English is like, how stress manifests itself in spoken language or what a ‘reduction’ is. These concepts are key to sounding clear and natural.
In the video below, check out what I sound like now!
I feel confident about the way I sound every time, and under any circumstances. You can too!
I completed the Instructor Training Program at American Accent Training Inc.
I am a certified ESL Teacher (www.tesl.ca)
I completed the highly effective Color Vowel Teacher Training (colorvowel.com)
Let me guide you to your confidence in English
Stay on the ball
Never get confused by individual sounds, intonation and rhythm of North American English ever again.
no more "Can you repeat please?"
Be understood the first time you say it. Every single time.
Be assertive
Stop doubting yourself because of the way you sound.
Improve your Listening
Understand other English speakers effortlessly.
Invest in your future as an international professional
Everyone (including you!) makes subconscious assumptions
about others based on the way they sound.
All of us have only one chance to make a first impression. The way you sound IS important.