Research into everyday spontaneous speech

Research shows that the soundshapes of words are changed by the patterns of the stream of speech; and that everyday speech is patterned, but unruly. Click on the links to the right to hear recordings, read articles, and newsletters.

Defining Fluency: Beyond 'Ums and Ahs'

Richard Cauldwell, proprietor of Speechinaction and visiting fellow at the University of Reading, will be speaking at Hong Kong Polytechnic University on March 31st. You can see pages of examples here.

Streaming Speech courses - Listening and Pronunciation online

Our research has led to the development of online courses in listening and pronunciation which use recordings of spontaneous speech by British and North American voices. Click on the image on the right to access these courses.

Streaming Speech for Advanced Learners

Two courses in pronunciation and listening using British/Irish and USA/Canadian voices

Streaming Speech for Intermediate Learners

Listening to accents of the British Isles. Two further accent-publications in preparation - USA, and International English.

Books, Guides, and Scripts

This page provides information on print materials that are available to support classroom work, blended learning, and self-access work.