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"WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Steph Korey [photo, left] in the elevator and asks about the luggage company's push into physical retail, her advice for raising capital and her travel habits.

"If you really want to sound more natural and native in your spoken English you have to use contractions.

"Most of us have stumbled when saying an unfamiliar name.

"When should you pronounce the H and when should it be silent?

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"The TED speaker and podcast host shares 4 items from his to-don’t list — stuff he’s shed from his life to make him a happier and more effective human.

"In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about pronouncing the /æ/, AA as in BLACK vowel in American English.

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"How to prepare for any speaking opportunity in English so it'll set you up for success (and not failure).

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"Why is it SO HARD to understand native speakers?

"Do you like curly fries?

"Available talent is scarce these days.

"Sometimes it's hard to know what statistics are worthy of trust.

"In this American English Pronunciation quick tip lesson you'll learn all about an easier way to say these tricky consonant combinations.

"In a talk that's part history lesson, part love letter to graphics, information designer Tommy McCall traces the centuries-long evolution of charts and diagrams -- and shows how complex data can be sculpted into beautiful shapes.

"Why do so many companies make bad decisions, even with access to unprecedented amounts of data?

"Do you feel exhausted after speaking in English?

This methodical approach to receiving criticism helps unbundle the emotional side of criticism from the helpful side.

See why having an emotional stake in a question can lead you to flawed reasoning.

Radio interviewer Celeste Headlee, who listens to people for a living, shares her advice for having better conversations.

This humorous video illustrates how communication efforts break down and how to avoid common problems

"What can we learn about American intonation and sounding natural in English from analyzing a conversation between Google assistant (yes, I'm talking about a robot) and a real person?

"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background.