Speaking clearly matters more than people realize. A single mispronounced word can distract from what someone is saying and even cause others to focus more on the mistake than on the message. English ...

Food has a funny way of travelling across borders faster than pronunciation does. We happily order sushi, sip lattes, spread pesto on toast, and debate croissants with great passion, often without ...

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Someone I know tells a story about a very senior academic giving a speech. Students shouldn't worry too much, she says, if their plans "go oar-y" after graduation. Confused glances are exchanged ...