How Gratitude Changed my English Learning Journey

We’re back with The Science of Clear Pronunciation series. Last year, I kicked off this series without realizing just how many changes were ahead of me and how long of a pause I needed in order to recalibrate. Well, I'm back now full force (except that my children gave me a mild cold, but I'm doing alright. Aren't they generous?).  In the first issue, we explored the importance of being a good...

Ever since I became laser-focused on English pronunciation, I’ve been longing for the day I could record a video about why your accent is not a problem. For a long time, I believed the myth that sounding exactly like a “native speaker” (whatever that means?!) was the ultimate goal I should pursue. That belief stayed with me until a turning point back in college as an undergraduate student. I s...

I know, it’s bonkers! How is it almost 2026 already? Is time going faster than it used to? For many of us, this is that time of year when we sit down and start jotting down plans and goals for the year ahead. One of these days, I caught myself thinking about what I would like to improve in my English, and one of my goals for 2026 is to refine my speech so that the words fly off my tongue effor...