Pronunciation English Pronunciation is very tricky because the spellings come from such a huge mix up of different languages. It's the result of migrations, invasions, occupying forces, trade from the surrounding seas and even invited foreign monarchs, so it really is a complete miss-mash of various languages. Our history is full of different groups of [...]
Enunciation Enunciation, often described as the precise articulation of words, is a fundamental aspect of effective communication. In today's fast-paced world, where communication occurs through various mediums such as face-to-face interactions, presentations, video conferences, and phone calls, the ability to enunciate clearly can significantly impact one's success in both personal and professional realms. In this [...]
Public Speaking - Mastering The Art A Voice Coach's Guide to Vocal Excellence Public Speaking - Mastering The Art For Public Speaking - mastering the art - your voice is your most powerful tool. It has the potential to captivate, inspire, and influence your audience. Yet, many individuals struggle to harness the full potential [...]
Effective Communication I love our funny English phrases that mean something quite different from just the literal words. I love them because they are so bizarre - but they can hinder effective communication if the receiver doesn't understand the code. I recently sent a message to a girlfriend, saying, "It's been a bit hairy". My [...]
My Favourite Female Voice My favourite female voice over voice of the moment, isn't actually English - she's American - and I first heard her voice on Julia Cameron's famous and wonderful book - The Artist's Way. This woman - Eliza Foss - has music in her soul and diction that could cut like a [...]
Genocide in Palestine I'm finding it difficult to think of other things than the mass murder in Palestine. I know I should be writing about voice coaching - but there is a point here - without a voice, without clear speech, without the translators, the journalists, the brave cameramen whether the professional press or the [...]
Is Voice Coaching Worth It? Is Voice Coaching is worth it? Of course I think it is, but that begs the retort - well she would say that wouldn't she?! So, I will explain why I think Voice Coaching IS worth it I had voice coaching at the National Youth Theatre for two years; at [...]
The Madness of English Pronunciation The pronunciation of well spoken English, can seem a little barmy. Seriously. I am indigenous and can trace my family back at least a thousand years on one side and more on the other, but I still think the spelling versus the pronunciation of well spoken English - is extremely [...]
Learning A British Accent by a Lovely Ex-Student :) For learning a British Accent: I have received the most delightful review by a Cambridge post grad and top banker, who explains very well, how I work. Rachel Learning A British Accent Rachel is not like other voice coaches, she is one of a kind. Despite [...]
Learn An Accent Is It Difficult To Learn An Accent? The most important thing to remember is, to learn an accent, however bad you think might be at this, it is a matter of internal engineering which you can learn from me ie tongue and jaw positions and obsession :) Obstacles to 'Learn An Accent' [...]