Learning Center
Short tutorials and articles about stammering, from organisations that work with people who stammer
Featured: Easy Onset Technique
An optional tool some people use to start words more gently.
Why some people use it
Easy onset is one way to start a word with less tension. Use it when it helps and leave it when it doesn't. You don't need it to be confident.
Quick Tips
- • Start with gentle breath flow
- • Begin with vowel sounds
- • Practice word-initial sounds
- • Keep your breath flowing
Easy onset, explained
How to start a vowel with a gentle breath, with word and phrase examples.
Stammering (NHS)
The NHS overview of stammering, including when people might want extra support.
Stuttering (NIDCD)
The US National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders page on stuttering.
What is stammering? (STAMMA)
STAMMA, the British Stammering Association, explains stammering in everyday language.
About stammering (STAMMA)
A starting point for facts, myths, and how stammering can vary from day to day.
Where to find support (STAMMA)
Ways to find information and contact if you want to talk with other people who stammer.
Stuttering Foundation FAQ
Answers from the Stuttering Foundation to common questions about stuttering.
Letting go of fear and tension
The Stuttering Foundation on easing the tension that can build before a word.
Stuttering and cluttering (ASHA public page)
A public explanation of stuttering and cluttering from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
National Stuttering Association
A community organisation for people who stutter in the United States.
Stuttering Foundation virtual learning
Free learning resources collected by the Stuttering Foundation.
Easy onsets and linking
A demonstration of easy onsets and linking, useful when words feel stuck at the start.
Stuttering: For Kids, By Kids
The Stuttering Foundation film of children talking about stuttering in their own words.
StutterTalk
A long-running podcast by and about people who stutter.
Stuttering is Cool
Daniele Rossi’s podcast of conversations with people who stutter.
Breathing Basics Interactive Tutorial
Learn diaphragmatic breathing through interactive exercises and real-time feedback.
Easy Onset Tutorial
Try the easy onset technique at your own pace. It is an optional tool, use it when it helps.
Metronome Speech Training
An optional rhythm aid some people like to practise with.
Articulation Practice Tutorial
Playful articulation exercises, at your own pace.
More Speaking Tools (optional)
More optional speaking tools. Some people find them useful; others prefer to stammer openly. Both are fine.
Stress Pattern Practice
Play with which syllables and words stand out.