Understanding and Mastering English Vowel Sounds

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I’ve had the privilege of working with many individuals who are navigating the journey of accent modification. Whether you’re learning English as a second language and are new to Canada, refining your pronunciation for professional reasons, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your speech, I want to start by saying this (as I say to all accent clients): No one should ever feel ashamed of their accent (every has one after all, no matter your linguistic background).

AdminFebruary 19, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Jesse Nerenberg, accent modification

Voice: A Tool Or Hindrance?

This article outlines the anatomy and physiology of the voice, vocal health and how to use your voice effectively to exude confidence and clarity.

AdminFebruary 5, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, Kendra Wormald, voice therapy

Voice Breaks - Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Voice is generally characterized by pitch, volume and quality. Generally, an average voice often has an appropriate pitch, good quality and an adequate amount of volume. Rapid changes in these often result in an unstable voice.

AdminJanuary 29, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Roselyn Mathew, voice therapy

Essential Vocal Care For Video Game Voice-Over Actors

I was an actor for many years (and, in fact, I still am from time to time). This means I have many old friends who are still working in the industry and rely on their voices to make a living.

AdminJanuary 22, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Jesse Nerenberg, voice therapy

Relapse In Stuttering: Causes, Signs, And Tips To Avoid It

Relapse in stuttering means an increase in stuttering after a period of improvement in fluency. It can be caused due to various reasons.

AdminJanuary 15, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Roselyn Mathew, fluency therapy, stuttering

Workplace Communication

Lack of effective communication within and across your business or team may be what is holding you or your company back from reaching its full potential.

AdminJanuary 8, 2025Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, Kendra Wormald, professional communication