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Ask your child to pronounce English phrases or sentences in various ways, such as a pleased face, a sad face, a robotic voice, a fun expression, etc., to assist them speak the language without fear.

Reading is one of the effective ways to solidify your English speaking skills. It improves your vocabulary. It helps you learn new words and speak with more confidence. But the real question is: Can ...

For many, the Spanish class you took in high school wasn't enough to really learn the language. You showed up to class, took the notes, aced the test — but you just weren't able to master it. Perhaps ...

In the speaking section of English proficiency tests, such as IELTS, fluency is part of the marking criteria used to assess students’ ability and performance. A former IELTS examiner, Peter ...

This First Person article is the experience of Alvin Ma, a second-generation Chinese Canadian. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I tried to avoid eye contact ...