Can language development tips help ESL learners learn English?
Living and working in the multicultural area that is the Inner West of Sydney means we often work with children who speak English as a…
Another 3 common speech error patterns of 3-to-5 year olds
We have now combined this post with another article about speech error patterns and published 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3-5 years…
FAQ: which action words should I teach my toddler, and how?
2016 research update alert: for more up-to-date information, click here. When kids get to around two, we expect them to start combining words into short…
Sick of the afternoon rush? Speech therapy appointments now available before school or work
Morning person?  Me neither.  I once took a job working Hong Kong hours from Sydney just to sleep in! But I know what it’s like rushing…
Embrace your accent and speak clearly – lessons from a Global Investment Bank
We use the term “accent” in at least a couple of ways: the sounds and pronunciation used by a “native” to speak their first language,…
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