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Free Online Training in Speaking Clearly and Confidently<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\t(and scroll down for a fun quiz on word stress)<\/p>\n

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\tWriting clearly and concisely is one thing, but speaking clearly is another – and from all my experience training people in communication and business writing skills, I know that many people also need help in speaking English more clearly, confidently and correctly. Did you know that if you improve your speaking, you will also improve your writing?!<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tDo you have difficulty pronouncing words like: calendar, colleague, pronunciation, purchase, and many more? Do you long for more confidence to speak up in front of colleagues, clients, in meetings, even with friends? If so, you will want to sign up for this fabulous FREE online training from my friend Heather Hansen. <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tDon't let lack of confidence in speaking English hold you back any longer. This is an amazing offer from my good friend and Global English expert, Heather Hansen. She is offering free online training to help you speak English with greater clarity and confidence. If you want to get that raise, land that promotion, speak up in meetings, or ace your next job interview, register now. Heather is amazing, and I can highly recommend her programs.  Find out more and sign up here »<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\tJust for Fun – Word Stress Quiz<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\tArticle from Heather Hansen<\/em><\/p>\n

\tHere are a few funny phrases I pulled from an email I recently received. Can you read these sentences correctly on the first try? Enjoy!<\/p>\n

1. The farm was used to produce produce.
\n\t2. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 
\n\t3. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.*
\n\t4. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
\n\t5. I did not object to the object.
\n\t6. The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
\n\t7. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.<\/p>\n

Here are the answers:<\/p>\n

\t1. The farm was used to produce pro<\/strong>duce.
\n\t2. The dump was so full that it had to refuse<\/strong> more ref<\/strong>use. 
\n\t3. The soldier decided to desert his dessert<\/strong> in the de<\/strong>sert.
\n\t4. Since there is no time like the pre<\/strong>sent, he thought it was time to present<\/strong> the pre<\/strong>sent.
\n\t5. I did not object<\/strong> to the ob<\/strong>ject.
\n\t6. The insurance was inval<\/strong>id for the in<\/strong>valid.
\n\t7. I had to subject<\/strong> the sub<\/strong>ject to a series of tests. <\/p>\n

\t*If you have trouble remembering the difference between spelling desert (n. hot and baren landscape, v. to run away from, leave) and dessert (n. yummy treat, usually including chocolate), my mom taught me a great trick when I was little: "We always want more dessert, so we add an extra s!"<\/p>\n

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