“Filler words” are the “ums”, “ahhs”, “you knows”, “likes” and “kind ofs”, to name just a few, that we speakers of English pepper our speech with on a regular basis. Being prepared, at ease and comfortable is one of the best ways to reduce your reliance on filler words.
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The Benefits of a Bit of Reading Aloud
CARS & STARS Online is primarily about individual readers getting better. But the way in which you can teach it in the classroom can harness the power of reading aloud – for individual students, groups or whole classes – to not just enhance comprehension, but improve reading abilities across the board.