Americans are, like, so totally over how we speak — but can we actually stop using them? Filler words have become so common in everyday conversation that most of us hardly notice them — until someone ...

Instead of texting, my friends and I send each other voice memos. They’re like a mini podcast to listen to on my way to class, but I usually cringe when I listen back to a few of my own and hear the ...

As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so ...

Dellara says the tip, which she learned at a speech and debate “boot camp,” played a huge role in her championship-winning skills. And, she adds, it’s not even that hard to learn. In her video, which ...

As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so ...

So, let’s talk about, uh, you know, those words that make you sound, I mean, unprofessional, right? Filler words and phrases (um, you know, like) make you sound unprofessional and less credible. There ...

Using too many filler words disrupts the flow of conversations and can damage your ability to deliver a persuasive presentation. While I’ve written about techniques to eliminate extraneous words, I’ve ...

When it comes to crafting the perfect resume, every word counts. But too often, resumes are packed with filler words—those unnecessary phrases that dilute the impact of your skills and achievements.

I appreciate Valerie Fridland’s “Our Hesitations in Speech Are Much More Than Filler” (Review, April 22) for casting a positive light on the role of filler sounds and words that public-speaking ...