Big words, business jargon, and hyperbole intended to pump up your language only have the opposite affect. Check yourself before using any of these. There’s no such word as “irregardless.” The word ...

An elegance coach has revealed the 10 words and phrases that make you sound unsophisticated, including overusing 'very' and saying 'PJs'. Anna Bey, who splits her time between London and Geneva, ...

Here’s a really good way to embarrass yourself. When you walk into a meeting, announce that you delivered the final Coup de Grâce at the last sales conference. Make sure you say the final word as GRAH ...

Decoding means to break down new words into sounds that are easier to recognise. The s, a, t, p sounds Help the wizards to make words and captions with s, a, t and p in this fun Stage 1 Phonics guide ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...

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In my two decades as a presentation and communication skills coach and instructor, I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders from around the world who wrestle with filler words. In the United States, “um”, ...