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 ...

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 ...

Stuttering is a common speech disorder that can significantly impact an individual’s ability to communicate effectively. While it can be a challenging condition to manage, there are effective ...

Speech therapy is a treatment for speech, language, and voice disorders. During speech therapy, you or your child works with a speech-language pathologist (SLP), who teaches you how to speak more ...