Elocution in Dorset

Elocution is back in fashion!

We all want to feel confident when we speak.

If you don't live in Dorset and need help - look here.

If you want your children to feel confident click here.

For private one to one lessons either in your own home or in Corfe Mullen continue reading this page.

Remember all successful people have one thing in common: Confidence

Successful people have confidence in their ability to succeed and in their ability to communicate.

To succeed in the world today, children and adults need to be able to communicate with confidence.

Even in this age of emails, faxes and text messages, the spoken word is still the most effective way of communicating.

During an elocution session I'll teach you how to speak at the correct pace (not too fast but not too slow), to speak 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.

Good articulation (saying 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 remembering that you can speak clearly and confidently with an accent as long as it's not too overbearing.

If it's not convenient for me to visit you, I now have a studio to work from in Corfe Mullen and it's cheaper for you.

If you would like to take part in the Speech and Drama section of the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival in June 2009 please have a look at the details here.

Adults

I can help with your breathing - do you sound as though you've run out of breath?

Do you speak very quickly and find it impossible to slow down without sounding monotonous?

I can show you how to speak clearly and how to speak with expression.

PLEASE NOTE - you will not sound 'posh' (unless you want to).

Do you have a specific speech (wedding speech or similar) or presentation that needs working on or would you just like to improve your speaking skills and feel more confident?

We can do both or either!

Perhaps you'd like to be able to read aloud more expressively to your children, grandchildren, elderly friends or visually impaired friends. Reading aloud and sharing a story is one of the most enjoyable experiences - learn to do it with ease.

Perhaps your work colleagues or friends find it difficult to understand what you say especially if you're under stress.

An added benefit of taking elocution lessons is that your brain gets a good workout and brain stimulation is good for all of us.

Fees in the Bournemouth, Poole, Wareham, Wimborne area

From 6 am - 8 pm £15 for 30 mins

If you come to Corfe Mullen the fee is only £10 for 30 mins.

Do you have to give a wedding speech?

If you'd like a one off session - perhaps for a specific speech you have to give I offer an hour session for £25 if I come to you in the local area or £20 if you come to Corfe Mullen.

30 minute or hour sessions can be taught further afield by arrangement - fees will reflect distance and travelling time.

Children

Maybe they're too shy to talk to their teacher?

I can help - no pressure and lots of fun

For details (times and fees etc) of children's lessons look here.

Lose your accent

Please state if interested in childrens lessons, adult lessons or business sessions

If you have to give a speech and you're too far away for a lesson, have a look here.

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