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Cracking Connected Speech

Ever feel like you know thousands of words but still can't understand native speakers? The culprit is often connected speech,…

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The Power of “Um”: Decoding Filler Words

Often dismissed as verbal stumbles, filler words like "um," "like," or "pues" are far more than just speech errors. They…

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The Lost Art of Shorthand: A Language of Speed

Before audio recorders, a unique form of writing captured speech at the speed of thought. This article delves into the…

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The Unwritten Rules of Turn-Taking: How Conversation Analysis Deconstructs Our Daily Chats

Ever wonder how we know exactly when to speak in a conversation? The field of Conversation Analysis reveals that our…

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The Unspoken Melody: How Intonation Carries More Meaning Than Words

Beyond vocabulary lies prosody—the music of speech. From the rising inflection that turns a statement into a question to the…

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