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Word substitution rarely worked when I spoke French

When Claire Norman chose to study French at university, she knew it would it would have its challenges. Here she writes about developing social phobia and how her placement in France made her realise she couldn't hide away any longer.

My Story — 29.11.19

The talk that won a youth speaking contest

Watch Erin Stoner's speech about stammering, which won top prize at a youth speaking competition.

School & University — 14.11.19

The Quest for Dialogue: A PhD Experience

Alexander Mack talks about how singing practice helped him prepare for his final PhD oral examination, and how stammering has made him more aware of sounds, language and communication.

School & University — 18.10.19

The talk that was the turning point

University lecturer Jonathan Ives talks about realising that what he says is more important than how he says it, and argues that fluency shouldn’t be our main goal.

My Story — 11.10.19

The more I spoke, the more I gained confidence

Now in the final year of his journalism degree, Jack Dinsley talks about finding an outlet in acting, growing in confidence, finding acceptance and his relationship anxieties.

School & University — 09.10.19

I don’t let my speech define me

Bethan Owen talks about how she built confidence at university after finding it terrifying, and how she dealt with someone who used the 'Did you forget your name?' line.

School & University — 02.10.19

I had nothing to live up to at uni

Edwin Cruden talks about learning from his first experience at university to go easy on himself the second time round, and not having to live up to the imagined version of ourselves.