I have a Bachelor’s degree in speech Communication which encompasses all aspects of both verbal and nonverbal communication. My minor is in English. While working on my Master’s degree I taught public speaking for three years at the college level. I have a passion for the English language and I believe absolutely that knowing how to speak well in any kind of situation both cultivates self-respect and garners respect from others. I am not referring to the use of “big” words, but more to the cor.