Do kids learn how to string sentences together by listening to baby talk?
Read our updated article: “Where’s the BEAR? Ah! HERE! Hellooooo BEAR!” Why do babies prefer to be spoken to this way, and why do parents and carers do it naturally?…
Reading heroes: the Fantastic Mr Flesch – phonics warrior and Plain English pioneer (1911-1986)
Unless you’re a word-nerd, like me, you probably haven’t heard of this gentleman. But he’s done us all a great service. Mr F, looking sage and stern. I first…
FAQ: Lisps
1. A minor problem? Many people think lisps are minor ‘first world problems’, like getting the wrong coffee at Starbucks or your iPhone earplugs getting tangled in your pocket. That…
Speech Talk 3: Raising Awareness of Language Learning Impairments (RALLI)
How common are language impairments? What does a language impairment actually look like in conversation? How do language impairments affect children and adults at school and at work? Where can…
Nursery rhymes sung with an Australian accent
When sitting in traffic with Sons 1 and 2 – usually on route to Nippers or Soccer – I put on an audio-book or CD of kids’ music. It keeps…