What are Five Important Numbers for Global Communication and English Speaking?
What are Five Important Numbers for Global Communication and English Speaking? In my previous blogs, we were talking about my favorite advice from pros and experts about preparing and delivering a presentation. Here in this post and the next couple we are going to look at wonderful numbers which give a snapshot of our […]
Organizing Your Presentation Like a Pro
For this week’s clear English speech coaching, we have a speech tip video below. Also, here are tips for organizing your presentation like a pro. The scenario: You are asked to do a presentation. Perhaps it is at a lunch or you are asked to talk as part of a team. You were asked […]
Public Speaking : How Long for the First Draft & Best Format for Delivery
Public Speaking : How Long for the First Draft & Best Format for Delivery I love learning from other people. I love going to experts and figuring out their tricks and secrets. For presentations, I like to be successful. I like to enjoy the process. Top pros are successful and enjoy the process. Here’s […]
Public Speaking Skills: How Much Time To Prepare for A Speech
Public Speaking Skills: How Much Time To Prepare for A Speech Don’t you just hate the mad scramble for getting ready for a presentation. You can avoid that scramble. The top professionals – the top pros –do. Here are their secrets: How much time to prepare for a speech? Start right away. Even if […]
The Rule of Three!
The Rule of Three! For this week’s clear English speech coaching, we have a speech tip video below. Also, do the Rule of Three. Every great message contains at least one but not more than three key points. 1. Why should you follow the Rule of Three? People are so swamped with information, […]
English Speaking Communication: Presentations- Secrets of the Pros for Reading a Speech
English Speaking Communication: Presentations- Secrets of the Pros for Reading a Speech Sometimes pros will read their speech. I’ve seen pros look and sound very, very good. They used special strategies to maximize the effectiveness of their presentation. Here are some of my favorite tips and strategies from the pros: No matter what format […]
Seize Your Audience’s Attention When You Do A Presentation
For this week’s dose of clear English speech coaching, we have a speech tip video below. Secondly, seize your audience’s attention when you do a presentation. My favorite opener: John Paul Getty once told a group of would-be billionaires his secret of success was: “Rise early, work hard, strike oil.” Now, here are 3 different […]
Accent Reduction – How to say the “sts” ending – Tip 70
https://youtu.be/LTqsYfv4VL8In this video Dr. Antonia Johnson shows how to pronounce the “sts” ending. She uses the word guests as an example. Let us know what sounds or words we should do next! For more information on Accent
English Speaking Communication: My Biggest, Stupidest Error AND The Presentation Strategy that Works!
English Speaking Communication: My Biggest, Stupidest Error AND The Presentation Strategy that Works! Last week I told you I stopped talking when I was a teenager. Don’t do that as a response to your frustration with your English speech! Here is the rest of the story. I recalled it as I meditated one recent morning. […]
Start Your Presentation With A Bang!
Start Your Presentation With A Bang! For today’s dollop of clear English speech coaching, we have a speech tip video below. Also, here’s more advice about starting your presentation with a bang. 1. If you do nothing else to prepare for your speech, make an opener that not only gets people’s attention, but makes […]