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Learn spoken English - 10 hacks if you struggle to speak

Struggling with spoken English? Discover 10 practical hacks to improve your fluency and speak English with confidence! Learn ...
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Parents, here’s how you can get your slang-loving kids to speak, write better — no cap

Slang terms like "rage bait" and "6 7" reflect youth culture, spreading rapidly via social media platforms like TikTok.
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Understand English native speakers: reducing words

Learn to speak English faster and understand native speakers with this helpful trick. Learn how native speakers reduce words when speaking.

Soon you may be able to type a new Chinese character: the gender-neutral pronoun

Chinese pronouns are largely split between female and male – prompting LGBTQ activists to invent their own gender-neutral pronoun. That movement just took a big step forward.

Takeaways from AP's report on a beef plant closure that threatens to unravel a small Nebraska town

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

I’ve Given 3 TEDx Talks — Here’s Exactly How to Prepare for Yours

After three talks, I've distilled the process into the key steps every speaker should follow to get ready for the stage.
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Teaching Pragmatics: How to Teach Pragmatic Language Skills

So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not ...