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Category: Speaking & Pronunciation

In the 'Speaking & Pronunciation' category, you will find articles designed to enhance your spoken English skills. These articles will guide you in improving your pronunciation, articulation, and fluency, making your English sound more natural and understandable. This category is particularly beneficial for those who wish to communicate effectively in English in both personal and professional settings.

(Really) teaching in free conversation classes

How to make sure that a class based on talking is more useful than just chatting

Speaking English problems and solutions

Typical difficulties with speaking in English as a second language, with straightforward ways to solve those issues

57 ways to improve your fluency

Short and long term solutions for those who want to speak more quickly and smoothly. Also useful for teachers planning classroom fluency practice.

How to improve your pronunciation outside class

Ideas and tips to help you improve your pronunciation outside class

Why doesn't my teacher correct all my mistakes when I am speaking?

A teacher's view some possible answers to a question commonly asked by ESL learners

Why does my teacher make me learn the phonemic script?

Good and bad reasons for your teacher wanting you to learn the phonemic script

English Pronunciation Quiz

Test your knowledge of accent reduction

English Pronunciation for the ESL Learner

Explore the intricacies of accents and language transfer, delving into the development of speech in infants and the challenges faced by second language learners.

Grice's Conversational Maxims

Explore Grice's Conversational Maxims, principles that ensure effective communication through clarity, relevance, and truthfulness, while considering their cultural implications and common criticisms.

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