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.
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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 speaking dramatically, 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 - although a lot of people love their accent so it's worth remebering that you can sound clear and confident with an accent as long as it's not too overbearing.
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.
Public speaking covers a huge range of events.
- A businessman giving a business presentation.
- A first aider demonstrating first aid skills.
- A sports coach giving a group session.
- The best man or maid of honor speaking at a wedding reception.
- A teacher standing in front of a class of children.
The list is endless.
All these 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 are talking.
On the following pages you will find out:
- How to talk so that you can be heard - anywhere!
- How to appear confident - even if you are nervous.
- How to enjoy yourself - really!
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| Speaking Confidently Learn the basic technical skills for speaking confidently and become a more assured speaker who people want to listen to. |
| Types of speaking Types of speaking - converstaion, interviews, Beauty Pageants, Pantomimes, Teachers |
| Types of Speech Types of Speech - Informative, Graduation, Persuasive, Demonstrative, Retirement , Acceptance and Birthday speech, |
| Vocal Exercises to help you achieve clear speech Vocal Exercises written by qualified elocution teacher to use at home which will help you improve your articulation and your vowel sounds. |
| Speaking Clearly CD This Speaking Clearly CD explains how to speak clearly and confidently |
| How to speak clearly This elocution DVD shows you how to speak clearly with expression. Serena gives an elocution lesson to the camcorder so that you can learn the basics. |
| Elocution lessons in Dorset Private Elocution lessons in Dorset for adults and children. Learn to speak clearly and confidently. Ucas points available from Lamda exams. |
| New Era Academy New Era Academy exams can be taken in various subjects and UCAS points are available. |
| LAMDA Exams Basic explanation of LAMDA exams and what happens on the day of the exam |
| Lamda Ucas points How to gain Lamda Ucas points to add to your A level points. Start earning these points before you start your A level courses. |
| Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival Would you like to perform on stage in Bournemouth? Enter the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival |
| Christmas Christmas can give people the chance to perform, it might be a reading at a church service or a part in a school nativity or school play. Speaking confidently makes this more enjoyable. |
| Nativity Play Help your child perform in their nativity play. Not only do they need to learn the words but those words need to be heard and you can help. |
| Christmas Speech Giving a Christmas speech, what to talk about and what not to talk about. |
| Reading Aloud from the Bible Reading aloud from the bible in church needs the same skills as reading aloud any good literature and is a skill that anyone can master with confidence. Giving a bible reading should be enjoyable. |
| Helping children to Speak with confidence and clarity. Helping children to speak clearly and confidently - helpful information for parents helping children to speak from a qualified elocution teacher. |
| Key stage 2 and 3 Speaking and Listening Key stage 2 and 3 Speaking and Listening - children are now tested on their speaking skills but have they been taught how to be the best in the class? |
| Elocution Contest An Elocution contest is a popular way of encouraging people of all ages to speak clearly |
| Tennis Coaches Tennis Coaches improve your communication skills and become a better teacher. Increase your waiting lists and become a popular , busier coach. |
| Sports Coaching Communication Sports Coaching Communication - what most coaching manuals don't tell you |
| Reading aloud Reading Aloud is a special skill that anyone can all learn and there are different skills involved for different types of readings. |
| How to give a wedding speech with confidence and clarity. Giving a wedding speech can be very frightening learn the tricks of the trade here and book a lesson if you live in Dorset or West London. |
| Interview tip Interview tip - being able to speak clearly and confidently during an interview is essential. Ten tops tips to help you get through your interview. |
| English as a Foreign Language When learning to speak English as a Foreign Language (EFL) you have to remember that it is better to say something wrong than to say nothing at all. |
| Holiday Activities Holiday Activities - Acting and poetry sessions for children in Corfe Mullen during the school holidays |
| Speaking Blog This Speaking Blog is a journal that keeps you informed of any updates and additions to my site. |
| Contact me How to contact me |
| About Me Believe me, I know how it feels to be frightened to speak. |
| Site map Site map - list the contents of the afraid of speaking a speech website. Topics covered include breathing, projection, helping children to speak, speaking in court, wedding speeches and much more. |
| CD pieces Exercises and extracts used on CD1 |
