More on Why So Many “r”s in English
English Pronunciation: More on Why So Many “r”s in English Recall from the last speech tip that we discussed why there are so many “r”s in English. That leads to the next question: Is there a logical reason or a physiological reason why the English language would use the “r” physiological movement in so many […]
English pronunciation: Why is the “r” in so many words in English.
English pronunciation: Why is the “r” in so many words in English? Did you know that the “r” sound in English is the most difficult sound to say? It is so difficult that native-born North American children don’t master the “r” until they are about four years old or seven years old. There are some […]
How Can You Make Your Speaking and Writing to Be Easy to Understand
Here is a list of valuable auxiliary verbs. Auxiliary are also called “helping” verbs because they go with other verbs. This speech tip and blog works on the principle that the more natural and idiomatic or daily life English gets, the more it expresses ideas by auxiliary verbs. For example, read this passage from an […]
How Do You Keep It Simple
“How do you keep it simple?” It has been said many times and many ways. “If you start to analyze what style is, the only possible general rule is that the reader must be able to understand what the writer says: and the surest way to do that is simplicity.” The same goes for English […]
Public Speaking “You” Oriented Statements
Public Speaking: “You”- Oriented Statements If you want to connect with listeners during a presentation, don’t focus so much on yourself. Find ways to address others’ needs. Tip: Involve your listeners by using more “you”-oriented lines. “You know from your own experience that _________.” “You’ll be relieved to learn ______________________.” “You can benefit if you […]
Public Speaking: “You” – Oriented Statements
Public Speaking: “You”- Oriented Statements If you want to connect with listeners during a presentation, don’t focus so much on yourself. Find ways to address others’ needs. Tip: Involve your listeners by using more “you”-oriented lines. “You know from your own experience that _________.” “You’ll be relieved to learn ______________________.” “You can benefit if you […]
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The “Asking for Support” Call
The “Asking for Support” Call This call is made to ask for information, ideas, contacts, or support of some kind. The most important thing is to be clear about what you want and how you think this person can help. Let people know what is special about them that caused you to call.
The “Thinking of You” Call
The “Thinking of You” Call It is important with friends, clients, and associates to call occasionally for no particular reason other than to say hello and let them know you are thinking of them. A “thinking of you” call is a simple way of keeping communication lines open – no sales pitch, no request, no […]
English Speaking: The Grammar is in the Pronunciation, Part Two
English Speaking: The Grammar is in the Pronunciation, Part Two Last time, I told you about how the grammar is in the pronunciation of “ed” for regular verbs for past tense and grammar “s” for subject and verb agreement. You also got that the grammar is in the pronunciation of grammar “s” for plurals and […]