Public Speaking: How to Be Your Own Voice or Communication Coach
Public Speaking: How to Be Your Own Voice or Communication Coach How to improve your own presentation style. You CAN learn from others. Use video media (television, movies, YouTube presenters, website videos) to do your own communication analysis. Choose samples of people you think do very well. Learn from the experts. It is fun! When […]
The Importance of Good Breathing
The Importance of Good Breathing Did you know that when we speak, we use a different breathing pattern than when we are at rest? • Our ratio of inhalation to exhalation at rest is close to 1:1 • For speech, that ratio must change to 1:5 or even 1:10 • You can control the air […]
The Top 10 Public Speaking Tips from Broadcasters
The Top 10 Public Speaking Tips from Broadcasters Everyone is asked to answer questions about work or academic topics or issues. It could be in a meeting, when you are asked to describe your project. It could be in a class, when you are asked to describe your experience with a topic or analyze an […]
Fail-Safe Questions
Fail-Safe Questions For this week’s accent reduction advice, we have a speech tip video below. Also, whether you are a student meeting new people or an adult who knows no one at a work gathering, you can use fail-safe questions with particular themes to open and start conversations. Today, here are three: The journey […]
English communication and American Slang: Nouns and Adjectives
English communication and American Slang: Nouns and Adjectives American slang is a casual vocabulary. These words are some of the most popular and can be used by all. Here are noun and adjective slang words. American Slang Nouns brain: a very intelligent person Bill Gates must be a brain. munchies: snacks like pretzels, popcorn, potato chips, […]
Polish Your Conversational Skills
Polish Your Conversational Skills For this week’s accent reduction advice, we have a speech tip video below. Also, an important aspect of English speech training is polishing conversational skills. If you avoid brief social interactions, try making pleasant connections with neighbors, co-workers or other people you see regularly. Smile at the woman serving you at the coffee-shop […]
English speech communication and American Slang: Greetings and Verbs
English speech communication and American Slang: Greetings and Verbs American English has its own casual variety of the English language and vocabulary. Historically, it has been influenced by sports, the cowboys, the building of the railroad, the card game of poker, African-American culture, immigrants, native and so forth. Here are some words which are common […]
Tips to Perfect the Fine Art of Dialogue
Tips to Perfect the Fine Art of Dialogue For this week’s clear English speech coaching, here are a couple of tips to perfect the fine art of dialogue. Good, engaging conversation is like a Frisbee that you catch, spin and toss to the next person. Marylynne Pitz March launches spring, spring break, and socializing outdoors. So […]
Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking
Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking Before we get to the best strategies for HOW to learn accurate, clear English speaking, let’s ask the important WHY question. So why do you need to know how to learn the skills for reducing your accent and making your English easy to understand? The answer comes […]
Set-Up for You for Your Presentation
Set-Up for You for Your Presentation Hello Everybody, For this week’s clear English speech coaching, here are a couple of tips for the set-up for you for your presentation. Don’t let the audiovisual staff run your show. Turn the lights up bright, so you are displayed better. Don’t hide behind the lectern. Get out front. Be […]