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Elocution in Dorset ,West Hampshire and South Wiltshire for all ages


Elocution is back in fashion!

We all want to feel confident when we speak.

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.


serena


Elocution lessons are available most days from 6.00am in and around the Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and Wareham areas of Dorset and in parts of West Hants and South Wiltshire.

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 live further away - infact anywhere in the world - please see below.


Adults

Elocution lessons can help with your articulation - do you leave off the ends of your words or do all your vowels sound the same?

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

These fees are valid in the BH, DT1 and DT11 postcode areas.

From 6 am - 8 pm £15 for 30 mins

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

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 traveling time.


Group sessions

If you'd prefer a group lesson please look at our half day courses.


Children

Is your child worrying about giving a presentation at school? Perhaps they've already given a talk at school but found it very stressful.

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.


Have an elocution lesson anywhere in the world!

Have an elocution session without leaving your home! Just record your voice onto a dvd or mini dv tape or audio cassette and I will send you a written report highlighting how you can improve your speaking skills.

I will email you 2 pieces to read aloud and then I will send you a report with exercises, tips, technical information and help with obtaining expressive speech.

All this for just £60.

This can be paid by paypal or by cheque if you live in the UK.

I will return your recording along with my recommendations within 3 days but can not say how long the postal system will take to get it you - they will all be sent first class.


Lose your accent

Many people come to me with the same question - can you help me lose my accent? Elocution lessons can help with the reduction of an accent. Please see my lose your accent page for details of classes.



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Date Name Comments
July 07 Sarah Just to say thank you so much for all that you've done for our daughter - it's made such a difference to her and her confidence in herself is wonderful to see.
I'm so glad we found you in time - before our move to Dubai.Wishing you all the best and thank you again.
June 07 Julie Hi, I wasn't sure what elocution even was but you've helped my daughter sound so much more confident, we're amazed and what's more she enjoyed every lesson. Thanks
June 07 Gary I've always had to repeat what I say to people because they couldn't understand me, now I can speak clearly and hardly ever get asked to repeat things. Best thing I ever did!
May 07 Mrs Harvey I asked you to teach my son because he had problems with his articulation, now he can't wait to take acting exams with you, the improvement is fantastic. Thank you Serena for all your help.
May 07 Adrian Just had to say thanks for helping me with the speech I had to give. I didn't think I could do it, but everyone was amazed at how confident I sounded.

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


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