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Who Can Benefit from Foreign Accent Reduction Classes?

Who Can Benefit from Foreign Accent Reduction Classes?

In today’s ever-shrinking world, clear communication is more important than ever. Whether you're navigating a professional environment or simply engaging in daily conversations, the ability to express yourself clearly can make all the difference.  For many, an accent...

How to Be an Active Listener While Public Speaking

How to Be an Active Listener While Public Speaking

Communication is a two-way street. All too often, when public speaking or giving a presentation, people focus on the speaking. After all, that’s the part where the spotlight is on us. But listening (or active listening) is equally as important; for a start, it’s how...

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Have you ever seen yourself standing on stage in front of thousands of judging eyes? – only to find out it was a nightmare. The fear of public speaking is so common it’s even in our subconscious. Yet, it’s not like the real thing is any better. Even seasoned...

10 Best Visual Aids to Drive Home Your Presentation

10 Best Visual Aids to Drive Home Your Presentation

Too often, when giving a presentation, do people rely solely on their speech. Words are powerful, sure. But, as the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Using both our auditory and visual senses, you can create a broader, more expansive presentation...

How to Improve Your Fear of Public Speaking

How to Improve Your Fear of Public Speaking

Is there anything more anxiety-inducing than public speaking? Do you get sweats and shakes at the mere thought of getting up on stage? You’re not alone. Glossophobia or the fear of public speaking affects around a quarter of the population. Some people seem to ooze...

How to Start a Presentation Effectively When Public Speaking

How to Start a Presentation Effectively When Public Speaking

First impressions matter – you've likely heard it said that interviewers decide on a candidate within the first 30 seconds; some take even less time. When public speaking, you've got about 60 seconds to capture your audience's attention, establish the topic, and give...

Impactful Public Speaking Quotes to Inspire You!

Impactful Public Speaking Quotes to Inspire You!

Public speaking is a daunting task for many of us. But it's often a task we cannot avoid. Whether it be giving a presentation at work or doing the best man speech at your friend's wedding, it's hard to know where to start. That's where public speaking quotes are...

Top 10 Best Presentation Aids for Your Corporate Presentation

Top 10 Best Presentation Aids for Your Corporate Presentation

Aren’t you tired of the same boring, bland corporate presentations? Do you want a presentation aid to inject a little life into your proposal or pitch? You’re not alone. After three decades of PowerPoint presentations, it’s all starting to get a bit repetitive....

How to Stop Sounding Nasal When I Talk

How to Stop Sounding Nasal When I Talk

There are Three American Speech Sounds Produced in the Nasal Cavity There are three American consonant speech sounds that do resonate in your nasal cavity.  They are /m/, /n/ and /ng/ as in “song.”  When these sounds are produced, sound waves vibrate in your nasal...

How to Speak with Less Tension to Improve English Pronunciation

How to Speak with Less Tension to Improve English Pronunciation

Just as all cultures have their own style with how they speak with melody, the same is true with the degree of tension required for speaking with less of an accent and improving English pronunciation.  Many accented individuals speak with too much tension in their...

How Do You Reduce Your Accent

How Do You Reduce Your Accent

Intonation, known as the rhythm and melody is the most important skill to master to speak with less accent and improve English pronunciation. Without using American intonation your speech may sound fast, choppy or monotone. This article will teach you how to speak...

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