Speaking clearly with Confidence
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Having to speak in front of a group scares most people (and believe me, I know) - it might be a wedding, a classroom, a reading in church or even reading a story to a group of children.
Elocution is back in fashion - suddenly people are realising that we all need to be able to talk clearly. We all want to feel confident when we talk so forget all your old ideas of boring elocution lessons that make you sound 'posh', elocution lessons can be both fun and instructional and you don't have to sound posh, just clear and easy to understand.
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What do you think of when you hear the word elocution?
Most people who are familiar with the word think it's something to do with sounding 'posh'.
I think it's the art and skill of communicating clearly and confidently.
When I teach elocution I teach you how to communicate at the correct pace (not too fast but not too slow), at the correct volume and with expression. Talking with expression doesn't mean being dramatic, it means using your voice to sound interesting and exciting. If you sound expressive, people will want to listen to you.
Good articulation (saying the ends of words and correct vowel sounds) and accent reduction can also be achieved with practice - but a lot of people love their accent so it's worth remembering that you can sound clear and confident with an accent as long as it's not too overbearing.
Click here for more information about achieving good articulation and clearer speech
Perhaps you just want to improve your voice for everyday use.
A fear of speaking can prevent us from getting on in life. Most of us chat quite easily to friends and family, so find out how to move this skill on to talking to people you don't know.
Lots of people need to use their voice, they need to open their mouths, dress comfortably, breathe correctly, oh, and smile!! - then the speech can begin.
Whatever type of speech you're giving the basic skills needed are the same. Some of these skills are technical - correct posture for example. Some are just common sense - like how to stop saying 'um' when you're talking.
Click here for elocution voice exercises - some are easy, some are difficult!
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Bournemouth Festival
Congratulations to Christian who won the Newsreading class for 12-15 years and the Bible Reading class for 14 and under.
In 2012 the Speech and Drama section will take place 11th - 14th June and the closing date will be in March. Please click here for more details.
Congratulations to Xenia Glen
Xenia Glen has just been awarded the Sir Roger Moore Award Certificate of Excellence for achieving the highest honours marks in the Grade 8 (Gold Medal) Acting exam during 2009/2010 from the New Era Academy. Well done!!
Exam news
Congratulations to my pupils who all passed the recent November exams.
The next exams will be held in Corfe Mullen on 1st April 2012. Open to 4 - 104 year olds
Is English your second language
If you live in the Bournemouth/Wimborne area and would help with your pronounciation and articulation please contact me for a lesson.