The study of second language speech fluency has advanced significantly in recent years, drawing attention to both the cognitive and linguistic mechanisms underlying fluent speech production. This area ...

To improve fluency, learners should move beyond memorizing words and train themselves to access words quickly and appropriately in contexts When learning a second language (L2), many are likely ...

Developmental stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that typically emerges in early childhood, affecting approximately 5–8% of preschoolers, with around 1% of cases persisting into ...

Every day, we speak thousands of words, without rehearsal or hesitation. We order coffee. We soothe a child. We describe a memory, tell a joke, argue, confess, comfort, persuade. To us, speech feels ...

Stuttering, a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech, can significantly impact one’s confidence and communication skills. People who stutter often face challenges in ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Pronunciation accuracy may not be the most important thing for making non-native English speakers easier to understand, but rather it is their fluency, including fewer pauses, ...

Leland Robertson BA ’19, MA ’21 is a recent graduate of Calvin’s speech pathology master’s program. He shared how his Calvin education, his internship at the Chmela Fluency Center, and his ...