Can They Understand You?

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Can They Understand You? Part 1: If English is your second language or if you are a lazy speaker people may have challenges understanding you. Learning to speak with clarity is the first step in becoming a powerful communicator. The first four public courses are designed to help you express yourself clearly. The series takes you step by step through common speaking challenges and how to overcome them. Enjoy!

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Slide 1 : Can You Understand Me? A Free Public Course for Communicators in Speaking English CLEARLY!

Slide 2 : Welcome! Can You Hear ME? Can You See Me?

Slide 3 : Can WE Hear YOU? Can WE See YOU? Test Your Microphone!

Are You a Teacher? : Are You a Teacher?

What Makes a GREAT TEACHER? : What Makes a GREAT TEACHER?

Slide 6 : Passion for the Subject A Burning Desire to Pass it On An Interest in people Compassion Dedication to Pro-Development Remembering what it feels like to be a learner Doing Whatever it Takes to get it across

What Makes a Great LEARNER? : What Makes a Great LEARNER?

Slide 8 : Passion for a subject A burning desire to learn Knowing Why Curiousity Willingness to work Willingness to make mistakes Willingness to grow

Many EXPERTS can not EXPLAIN WHAT they do and HOW they do it.Can You? : Many EXPERTS can not EXPLAIN WHAT they do and HOW they do it.Can You?

Speaking is a Skill! : Speaking is a Skill!

Why I Am Here on Wiziq! : Why I Am Here on Wiziq!

Becoming an Excellent Teacher & Communicator : Becoming an Excellent Teacher & Communicator Three Levels: Level 1: Speaking, 4 sessions FREE Public Classes Level 2: Enhancing Your Online Presence Private Group Class Level 3: The Master Teacher Seminar By Application Only

Welcome to Level 1 : Welcome to Level 1 HUH? What did you say?

How Speaking Works! : How Speaking Works! Breathing Posture Vocal Folds Vibration Articulation Sound Wave Received in Someone’s Ears

Slide 15 : Today Diction... Tomorrow the World!

Slide 16 : Exercise Time

Slide 17 : Sit at the edge of your chair Spine straight Both feet flat on the ground

Slide 18 : Notice Your Breathing

Release tensionLet goUnbind Your Mind : Release tensionLet goUnbind Your Mind Massage your jaw

Slide 20 : Observe the Voices in Your Head Massage your neck

Slide 21 : Massage your head

Slide 22 : Yes

Slide 23 : AAAAAAAAAAAHHHH

Who Would Know Aught Of Art Must Learn And Then Take His Ease : Who Would Know Aught Of Art Must Learn And Then Take His Ease

Slide 25 : Say this out loud!

Vowels formed with your lips : Vowels formed with your lips

The word Who the OO sound. : The word Who the OO sound. The jaw is open (two finger width) the lips shape the sound with a small hole. The lips are forward kissing like a fish.

The word would the OU sound. : The word would the OU sound. The lips open a little wider

The word know the long O sound. : The word know the long O sound. The lips open a little wider, closing down to the OO of Who. The long O is a diphthong containing two sounds.

The word aught the AWE sound. : The word aught the AWE sound. The lips open a little wider in a circle.

The word of the short O. : The word of the short O. It is a hollow, open sound between the AWE and AH. Imagine holding a hard-boiled egg in your mouth.

The word art the AH sound in Britain. : The word art the AH sound in Britain. The mouth is open lips are relaxed.

Vowels formed with the Tongue : Vowels formed with the Tongue

The word must the short U : The word must the short U The tongue lies flat in the mouth.

The word learn the EH sound if you let the R be silent. : The word learn the EH sound if you let the R be silent. The tongue is slightly raised in the centre.

The word andthe short A sound. : The word andthe short A sound. The tongue is raised higher, and the tip of the tongue remains behind the front teeth throughout.

The word then the short E sound. : The word then the short E sound. The tongue rises even more to form an arc. The tip of the tongue is behind the bottom front teeth and the centre is raised higher.

The word takethe long A sound. : The word takethe long A sound. The tongue is in an arc from back to front. The jaw remains open, as in the AH sound, and the sides of the lips stay relaxed.

The word his the short I sound. : The word his the short I sound. The tongue arc is higher. With the jaw open the sound can resonate more fully. It is progressively more difficult to accomplish this as our tongues are not used to this much mobility, particularly with the mouth wide open.

The word ease the long E sound. : The word ease the long E sound. The tongue is arched the highest with the tip still behind the lower front teeth. Avoid grinning with the corners of your mouth.

Slide 41 : Now speak the entire sentence on one long breath. Who would know aught of art must learn and then take his ease.

Who would know aught of Art must learn and then take his ease. : Who would know aught of Art must learn and then take his ease.

Slide 43 : Can You Hear ME?

What discoveries did you make about yourself as a communicator? : What discoveries did you make about yourself as a communicator?

Becoming an Excellent Teacher and Communicator : Becoming an Excellent Teacher and Communicator Three Levels: Level 1: Part 1: April 16th Part 2: April 23rd Part 3: April 30th Part 4: May 7th

Are You Right for Level 2? : Are You Right for Level 2? If you are a dedicated teacher or communicator, leader who cares about your people, If you are dedicated to giving great value If you want to deepen your connection with others online…then YES!

Slide 47 : Level 2: Enhancing Your Online Performance 2 x 90 minute sessions, PRIVATE CLASS Begins in June Limited enrollment FREE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF: THE PERSONAL SPEAKING SYSTEM YOUR VOICE WORKOUT (100 page E-Text book plus 12 exercise audio tracks plus audio tracks)

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Slide 49 : Step 1: Preparing Your Breath and Body Step 2: Getting in Touch with Your Passion Step 3: Feeling Alive -Taking Risks Step 4: Using Tools of Vocal Expression Step 5: Listening and Communicating Step 6: Practicing What You Preach Step 7: Taking Responsibility Step 8: Creating Your Reality A Personal History in Voice

Slide 50 : Audio contents: Track 1: Introduction Track 2: Breathing Track 3: Volume Track 4: Resonance Track 5: Vowels Track 6: Consonants Track 7: Tongue Twisters Track 8: Vocal Personalities Track 9: Your Intentions Track 10: Your Listeners Track 11: Special Tips Track 12: The Aim

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