Podcasts about Fluency

Hey Friends~  The language you use  may be LESS effective  than you want!  When we change HOW and WHAT we say, our communication becomes more effective.  Today's guest, Polina Shkadron, is a fellow Speech Language Pathologist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience.   She guides us to focus on the LANGUAGE that helps our kids engage in play - and with you - and teaches us how to create a language-rich environment naturally, and at home.  No matter the age or skills of you or your child, the information in this episode will be fun and delightful,  eye-opening, and capture your attention. You are sure to get lots of ideas of what you can do with your kiddos at home and classrooms to grow them in their communication skills.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:    Polina is a NYC based neuro-divergent therapist specializing in helping Autistic and ADHD kids find their strengths. She uses play to engage with each child's unique perspective of the world. Understanding the why is not enough, you also need knowledge of the how. That's one of the reasons Polina coaches parents and ND kids using the latest brain-based research and a cross-disciplinary approach. Polina earned her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Queens College, where she was an adjunct lecturer for 7 years. She also has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from American University, which has transformed the feeding therapy aspect of her practice. With additional certifications in trauma and ADHD, Polina is an integrator of information, expanding her knowledge and ensuring effective therapeutic intervention.   CONTACT THE GUEST:  IG/FB: @playtolearnconsulting website: https://playtolearnconsulting.com/ Freebie link: https://playtolearnconsulting.com/resources/     YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    Discovery Call:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 81 How Your Direction Isn't Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It's Time to Notice! 141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child?  Here's One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!  155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!   MAY IS BETTER SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING MONTH SERIES:  212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About Building Capacity 213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience 215 Suzanne Culberg: Downplayed and Dismissed? Seeking Help For Your Child   Traveling with kids?   BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Fluency begins with listening. In this episode, learn how to train your ears so your mouth follows naturally:Echo native speakers immediately after hearing themMimic casual, real-life conversations from mediaAnalyze and copy the speech patterns of native speakersTranscribe short clips, then speak them like a performanceUse audio to improve natural pauses, expressions, and pronunciation

No time for English practice? Adept English Rule 3 (Consistent Listening) shows you how to build fluency daily, even with a busy schedule—no extra hours needed! Fit learning into your routine.Love this lesson? Take it with you!

Struggling to remember English words & phrases? Discover how repetition (Adept English Rule Two!) makes English 'stick' so you can speak fluently & automatically. Stop translating, start speaking!Want to solidify your understanding and practice on the go?

Episode 211 from December 6, 2024Fluency is a crucial aspect of reading. It involves automaticity and the ability to connect different aspects of word knowledge.In this episode, Maryanne Wolf and Melissa Orkin discuss:the importance of fluency in readingthe factors that contribute to fluent readingthe need for an integrative approach to fluency instruction the POSSUM approach to building word knowledgeBig Takeaway: Fluency is essential for comprehension and has social-emotional implications for struggling readers. The POSSUM approach can help students make the needed connections to be able to read fluently. Want to Learn More? The More You Know: How Teaching Multiple Aspects of Word KnowledgeBuilds Fluency Skills by Melissa Orkin, Kirk Vanacore, Laura Rhinehart,Rebecca Gotlieb, and Maryanne WolfBuilding Fluency with POSSUMDownloadable lessons featuring the POSSUM approach:Grades K-2Grades 3-5Practice Doesn't Make Perfect: Repeated Reading Is No More Effective Than Continuous Reading for Improving Fluency and Comprehension in School-Age Struggling Readers by Elizabeth S. NortonRAN and the reading brain with Elizabeth Norton (youtube video)Word Finder wordfinder.yourdictionary.com - find words with similar patterns!Crafting Minds Group NIDO Learning We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Join BeFluent - https://bit.ly/3PnVR6uлюбоваться – to look at something with admiration and pleasure, appreciating its beauty.заниматься – to engage oneself in an activity regularly, or occupy oneself with something, often implying study or work.просить – to ask or request something from someone, usually politely or gently, but not as formal as "request."водить – to take someone or something somewhere regularly or habitually on foot or to drive a vehicle habitually.успевать – to manage or succeed in doing something within a certain amount of time or before a deadline.разлюбить – to fall out of love with someone or something; to cease loving.разбираться – to be knowledgeable about something or have the ability to handle or figure something out effectively.доедать – to finish eating something completely, especially emphasizing that nothing is left.мерзнуть – to feel cold or uncomfortable due to low temperature, often implying physical discomfort.высыпаться – to sleep enough, so you feel fully rested and refreshed.Telegram Channel - https://t.me/befluentinrussian

Hey Friends~ You know in your gut when things are not going right, even if you don't have the words.  It's even harder when you tell someone, but you are told that everything is fine… but you know SOMETHING IS UP.   This is the case for today's guest.  She knew that her son needed more help in his sound development, but was constantly told everything was fine.   Started seeking help when her son was 18 months old, asking doctors, friends, family members, and more  and finally… when her son was 4, the school teacher called out the same concerns that mom knew all along.  She was validated and felt such relief. Now, she was empowered, having a direction to go for help!  If this is you, you know this is so frustrating!  Hang on for today's story! And, if this is you, then you need a person who knows how to ask the questions, who knows how to probe what is actually happening with your child. Talk to me!  I can help.  And, whether or not we are a fit to work together, you will leave the conversation with a clearer understanding of what is going on,  how to talk about  it, and a next step. This is one way I help parents.   Book your call HERE:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn  CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Suzanne Culberg is The Nope Coach, and she's on a mission to help women say “No” without guilt, shame, or second-guessing. Suzanne will show you how to stop people-pleasing, get things done on your terms, and finally feel good about your choices. CONTACT THE GUEST:   The Nope Coach Podcast: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/the-nope-coach-podcast/ Website: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Newsletter: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SuzanneCulberg   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    Book a call to discuss working together:   https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 64 Are You Confident When Helping Your Child Produce Speech Sounds? 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child's speech is “different.” 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids MAY IS BETTER SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING MONTH SERIES:  212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About Building Capacity 213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience   Traveling with baby?  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Fluent speakers know how to keep going even when words fail them. This episode teaches fluency-saving techniques that help you speak smoothly—even under pressure:Use common chunks instead of building every sentence word-by-wordRephrase ideas when you forget vocabularyExpand topics naturally with detailsUse delay phrases to buy time and reduce stressRepair your speech like a native speaker

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This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and host of the acclaimed “Healing Feeling Sh*t Show.” With decades of experience and training in trauma modalities like EMDR, yoga, and meditation, Rachel offers a deeply human approach to healing. Her powerful TEDx talk “Inner Talks That Heal” explores the relationship between our wounded and loving selves and how emotional fluency is the key to transformation. If you're ready to truly feel, heal, and let go, this episode is for you. You can follow Rachel at: TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thefeelingsmovement   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/healingfeelingshitshow  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFSSwithRachelKaplan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefeelingsmovement and on LinkedIn at: You can also find her book on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/81gGty5 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomen #KOREWomenPodcast #HealingFeelingShitShow #InnerHealing

Episode 226In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significance of modeling fluent reading and incorporating songs and poems to enhance prosody. This conversation provides valuable insights for educators on how to effectively teach fluency to young learners.ResourcesWatch Virginia Teach Fluency in this video Let's bring back the magic of song by Tim RasinskiVirginia's Virtual Happy Hour Science of Reading YouTube ChannelBONUS: A Repeated Reading Resource from our best-selling book, The Literacy 50 We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Hey Friends~  Speech confidence is important for adults and kids.   Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out.  Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expanding their vocabulary and language skills.  Many parents come to me and ask - what do I do?  Does my child stutter?   Today's guest discusses fluency issues from a personal perspective.   So whether you have a toddler with a developmental stutter  or a teen who has been diagnosed with a fluency issue, this episode is for you!    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with and getting bullied for a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem. His book 'Tongue Tied' is a resource to illustrate how speech issues do not define children. Doctors, parents and people who stutter have connected with the book's unique message: that they do not need to be "fixed." Instead of chasing a cure, they've shared how liberating it is to embrace the truth that their voice—exactly as it is—can carry them through a life filled with all the same possibilities as others. CONTACT THE GUEST OR BUY THE BOOK:   https://rebrand.ly/tonguetied   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup

Fluency is built through smart practice. In this episode, you'll learn interactive, daily activities that force your brain to think and speak in English without overthinking:Talk back to YouTube videos and practice conversationRespond to your own recordings to improve interactionSpeak freely through “thought chaining” exercisesUse time limits to train fast, confident responsesPush your speaking with “no-pause” fluency challenges

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Phonic Books.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join Dr. Molly Ness, fierce advocate for literacy access, equity, and research-based practices; Savannah Campbell, reading specialist, literacy consultant, and founder of Campbell Creates Readers; and Barbara Steinberg, founder and CEO of PDX Reading Specialist, to discover evidence-based methods for engaging older, struggling students in phonics skills practice that leads to reading success.This edWeb podcast focuses on:Easy-to-implement strategies to identify phonics skills gaps in students grades 3–8Practical, evidence-based methods to build reading confidence and fluency to help students reach grade-level standardsWhether you are experienced or new to phonics as an educator, this session equips you with Science of Reading based strategies and effective tools to optimize your phonics intervention program and support your students' literacy proficiency. This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders of grades 3–8.Phonic BooksTruly decodable books for beginner and catch-up readersDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

In Medical Communications, survival isn't about using AI; it's about mastering it. In this episode of Transforming Medical Communications, Wesley Portegies is joined by AI strategist Subir Roy to discuss why mastering AI is no longer optional for leaders in Medical Affairs; it's a competitive necessity. Learn how to eliminate inefficient processes, spot AI "hallucinations," and leverage human expertise to make smarter, faster decisions. AI can save you hours every day, but only if you know how to use it. The future belongs to those who harness AI as a strategic asset; those who don't risk being left behind. This is your wake-up call: Master AI or risk becoming irrelevant.

Want to transform your English from basic to fluent? In this episode, we dive deep into the essential elements that make English conversations natural and engaging. Learn how to weave together opinions, reasons, personal experiences, details, and examples to create rich, meaningful dialogue.We'll explore real-world dialogue examples that demonstrate how native speakers naturally combine these elements, from discussing travel experiences to debating social media's impact on society. Whether you're discussing apartment hunting or environmental adaptations, these conversation techniques will help you express yourself more confidently and clearly.Perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to take their conversation skills to the next level. Join Tiffani as she breaks down each element and shows you exactly how to implement them in your daily English conversations.

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Episode 225How do we turn fluency instruction into something engaging, meaningful, and effective? Fourth-grade teacher Aaron Grossman has the answer.In this episode, Aaron shares his fluency protocol, inspired by Chase Young's work, that helps students develop prosody, comprehension, and confidence through Reader's Theater. He walks us through his structured 5-day cycle, from introducing scripts to students writing their own, and how performance-based reading transforms fluency instruction.You'll learn: ✅ How repeated reading and performance build fluency ✅ Where to find great scripts—or have students create their own ✅ How to support students at different reading levelsWhether you're looking for new ways to engage your students in fluency practice or practical strategies to help struggling readers, this episode is packed with actionable insights!RESOURCES3 Phases for Fluency by Aaron GrossmanTim Rasinski's Multidimensional Fluency RubricAaron's website: Just Two Teachers (click Readers Theater for links to scripts!)Chase Young's Readers Theater scripts Podcast Episode with Chase Young about Readers Theater Podcast Episode with Andrew Watson: "Reviewing Research with Healthy Skepticism"Books by Rosalind Flynn for Readers' Theater We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Episode Summary: Warrior woman—this one's a hot one. You're not broken. You're not doing it wrong. You're just skipping the part that actually builds the body you love—the struggle. In today's solo, I talk about why tips, tricks, and reels will never transform your body. And why integration—not information—is what you're really missing. We've turned health and training into a highlight reel, and it's keeping you stuck. So let's talk about how to learn how to learn. How to struggle. How to lead yourself. And how to finally build trust with your body. If you feel like you're drowning in content, constantly second-guessing yourself, and still not seeing results—this is the one. I talk about the fluency of training, why we don't need more applause (we need better leadership), and how to become the kind of woman who owns her training. If you want transformation? You've gotta earn it through practice.

SLP Derek Daniels says stigmatizing actions, like imitating stuttering, can lead people who stutter to remove themselves from opportunities and create a diminished quality of life. Daniels unpacks an example from his own life to give a glimpse into three different ways people can experience stigma. He shares how SLPs can address stigma in their work, and later in the episode, discusses his research into the intersectional ways people experience stigma.(This conversation was originally published in May 2024.)Learn More:Toward Stutter-Affirming TherapyRaising Stuttering Awareness and Reducing Stigma: A CollectionASHA Practice Portal: Stuttering, Cluttering, and FluencyASHA Special Interest Group 4: Fluency and Fluency DisordersASHA Condemns Public Mockery of StutteringTranscript

Mastering English isn't just about vocabulary and grammar. It's about sounding natural. In this episode, you'll learn how to speak with better rhythm, emotion, and flow using these techniques:Imitate emotional tone to match native speakersUse conversation fillers naturally and fluentlySync your speech with music or beatsSpeak in full sentences with one breath to control the paceReplace filler words with intentional silence

Unity of Houston offers positive, practical and progressive teachings that support spiritual evolution and abundant living, emphasizing our Oneness in God and the goodness in people and all of life. We have an in person Sunday service at 11 AM. You can watch it live on Facebook or at www.UnityHouston.org. Podcast of our messages and meditations can be found on our website and on iTunes, as well as videos of service lessons. Follow Unity of Houston on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and MeetUp.

These days there is much interest in reading fluency as educators have become aware of the important contribution it makes to reading proficiency. However, writing fluency is not accorded the same attention -- undermining writing development and what it can contribute to learning to read. This podcast explores writing fluency -- what it is, why it matters, and most importantly how to teach it successfully.

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Welcome to Episode 162 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will learn:why laughing at your mistakes is essential and shows confidencewhy in English we tell jokes and get jokesthe difference between laughing with someone or at someoneand some amazing little stories about some funny mistakesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the role of translation in language learning. They explore the history of the grammar-translation method, the rise of communicative language teaching, and how translation can both help and hinder your progress. Drawing on their own experiences learning Chinese, they share practical insights on when and how to use translation effectively — from using Google Translate strategically to understanding why translating word-for-word isn't always a bad thing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your Chinese, this episode will help you find a balanced approach to translation that boosts your confidence and accelerates your learning journey.Links from the episode:Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us

Episode Summary: If you've ever had a student who reads “c...a...t...” and by the time they finish the sentence, they can't remember what it was about, this episode is for you! Today, we're diving into a super common (and totally normal!) stage of early reading: sound-by-sound decoding — why students get stuck there, and how to help them move into smoother, more confident word reading. You'll walk away with simple, practical steps you can start using tomorrow to bridge the gap from choppy decoding to fluent reading. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why students get stuck in sound-by-sound reading How to check and strengthen decoding foundations Blending strategies that actually make reading easier How to use blending lines for daily fluency practice What comes next after students move past sound-by-sound reading Key Takeaways: ✅ Accuracy always comes before speed — strengthen the foundation first ✅ Teach and model blending explicitly (traditional, successive, and continuous) ✅ Use blending lines daily for structured, targeted practice ✅ Celebrate small wins — fluency is built word by word! Resources Mentioned: Printable version of this episode (Message me @literacyedventures on Instagram to grab it!) Stay tuned for Episode 2, where we'll cover sentence- and passage-level fluency strategies like echo reading, fluency pyramids, phrase-cued reading, and more! Connect With Me: Instagram: @literacyedventures Website: Literacy Edventures If You Loved This Episode: Would you leave a quick review or share this episode with a teacher friend? Your support helps me reach more educators and keep these episodes coming!  

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In this inspiring episode, Samir Azizi welcomes Sabine MacDonald, a globetrotting professional and the Founder & CEO of Nexa Avenue, a Toronto-based consultancy helping impact-driven leaders thrive across cultures. Sabine shares her personal journey—from growing up in Germany to living and working in seven countries, ultimately landing in Canada. She opens up about the challenges of adapting to new cultural environments, the value of global perspectives, and why multicultural fluency is becoming essential for business success. At Nexa Avenue, Sabine helps organizations boost international performance with data-driven strategy, multicultural insight, and leadership development. In this episode, she shares practical wisdom from years of living and working across borders—and explains how stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your life and career.

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Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for an in-depth discussion on the assessment and treatment of cluttering. In this episode, Dr. Scaler Scott breaks down the differential diagnosis process using the LCD definition, provides a comprehensive overview of assessment and treatment, and shares clinical examples and key considerations along the way. Packed with practical insights, this episode will leave listeners feeling more confident and ready to apply what they've learned immediately.Tip: For additional background, check out a Season 6 episode "All Things Cluttering with Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott" Resources:'All Things Cluttering with Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott,' Stuttering Foundation Podcast Episode [referenced in episode]'The Cluttering Experience' Rutger Wilhelm Stuttering Foundation Podcast Episode'Cluttering: Expanding Evaluation & Treatment' Virtual Learning Session'Cluttering: Shared Experiences' Virtual Learning SessionCluttering Conversations PodcastASHA Leader Article: Debunking Myths About ClutteringKathleen Scaler Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, is a practicing speech-language pathologist, Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency, and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University. She has been a practicing clinician for 30 years in hospital, school, and private practice settings. Dr. Scaler Scott's research interests are largely in cluttering, atypical disfluency, and child language and literacy disorders. She has spoken nationally and internationally and authored peer reviewed articles, book chapters and books on the topic of fluency, literacy and pragmatic challenges. She was the first Coordinator of the International Cluttering Association, and is the recipient of the 2018 Deso Weiss Award for Excellence in the Field of Cluttering, and the 2018 Professional of the Year award from the National Stuttering Association. In 2020, Dr. Scaler Scott received the Judge Max and Tillie Rosenn Excellence in Teaching Award from Misericordia University. In 2022, she became a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.She is co-editor of Cluttering: A Handbook of Research, Intervention, and Education, co-author of Managing Cluttering: A Comprehensive Guidebook of Activities, author of Fluency Plus: Managing Fluency Disorders in Individuals with Multiple Diagnoses and co-author of the recently released Second Edition of the Source for Stuttering and Cluttering. She is also co-founder and co-host of the podcast Cluttering Conversations, a free podcast available on SoundCloud. 

In this enlightening episode, I break down my step-by-step method for teaching English fluency using the powerful 5Ws technique (Who, What, When, Where, Why). I'll walk you through a progressive 6-day learning approach that transforms basic sentences into rich, detailed expressions. You'll discover how to build confidence through structured practice.I'll also share essential vocabulary at both intermediate and advanced levels, complete with real-world examples that will enhance your communication skills. Whether you're an English learner or teacher, this episode provides practical tools and techniques for achieving natural, flowing English conversation.Key takeaways include:The systematic 5Ws approach to sentence buildingProgressive learning techniques for natural English expressionEssential vocabulary for intermediate and advanced learnersPractical examples and implementationsStep-by-step sentence transformation strategiesIf you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

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B1 - INTERMEDIATE - In this episode I'll share 7 tips with you on how to use ChatGPT for learning Hungarian in a way that is actually useful. About the Past Tense Challenge in April:Everyone talks about fluency, about sounding like a native speaker. But what almost no one talks about is ✨being fluent at your own level ✨ And honestly, that's a way better, more realistic, and more motivating goal.Fluency isn't about knowing everything. It's about using what you do know with confidence. If you can use the present and past tense in Hungarian, you can already express and understand so much! Instead of endlessly cramming new grammar rules, I'd rather help you get really good at using what you already know. That's exactly why I'm hosting a 2-week Past Tense Challenge in April! You'll get 10 fun, engaging missions designed to help you practice the past tense in real, practical ways. You can read the rules and guidelines here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-0-read-rules-125199155?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin any paid Patreon membership to access the challenge and all tasks. You can use Patreon on the app or in a browser, and you'll also get email notifications for new posts, so you never miss an update.

Welcome to Episode 157 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will learn:a hard truth that is essential for your progresswhy ideas are more powerful than wordsthe rhythm of English and how it is different to Spanishand a little about chunking and why it's so powerful!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

Mike became fluent in Spanish after a lifetime of trying — in this episode we'll talk about how he did it, and we'll practice all of the Spanish skills we've learned up to this point with a comprehensive quiz. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/20

A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency