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Having to speak in front of a group scares most people (and believe me, I know) - it might be a wedding, a classroom, a reading in church or even reading a story to a group of children.
Please see the Site Map for a complete list of topics covered as I don't have room on the navigation bar for all of them!
Elocution is back in fashion - suddenly people are realising that we all need to be able to talk clearly. We all want to feel confident when we talk so forget all your old ideas of boring elocution lessons that make you sound 'posh', the elocution lessons I give are both fun and instructional.
If you want to get into University in England, extra UCAS points can be gained if you take LAMDA exams - click button on left for more details.
What do you think of when you hear the word elocution?
Most people who are familiar with the word think it's something to do with sounding 'posh'.
I think it's the art and skill of communicating clearly and confidently.
When I teach elocution I teach you how to communicate at the correct pace (not too fast but not too slow), 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. If you sound expressive, people will want to listen to you.
Good articulation (saying the 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 remebering that you can sound clear and confident with an accent as long as it's not too overbearing.
Perhaps you just want to improve your voice for everyday use.
A fear of speaking can prevent us from getting on in life. Most of us chat quite easily to friends and family, so find out how to move this skill on to talking to people you don't know.
Public speaking covers a huge range of events.
A businessman giving a business presentation.
A first aider demonstrating first aid skills.
A sports coach giving a group session.
The best man or maid of honor speaking at a wedding reception.
A teacher standing in front of a class of children.
The list is endless.
All these people need to use their voice, they need to open their mouths, dress comfortably, breathe correctly, oh, and smile!! - then the speech can begin.
Coming soon - DVD of elocution lessons. Fill in form below to be notified when it is available.
Whatever type of speech you're giving the basic skills needed are the same. Some of these skills are technical - correct posture for example. Some are just common sense - like how to stop saying 'um' when you are talking.
On the following pages you will find out:
How to talk so that you can be heard - anywhere!
How to appear confident - even if you are nervous.
How to enjoy yourself - really!
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Elocution lessons in Dorset Private Elocution lessons in Dorset for adults and children. Learn to speak clearly and confidently. Ucas points available from Lamda exams.
Elocution DVD speaking clearly Elocution DVD speaking clearly is Serena giving an elocution lesson to the camcorder so that you can learn how to speak clearly and confidently
Speaking Confidently Learn the basic technical skills for speaking confidently and become a more assured speaker who people want to listen to.
Distance Learning Distance learning - Study for your A.S.U.A. and learn how to speak clearly and how to help other people speak clearly.
Wedding Speech Rules Wedding Speech Rules - 33 Rules for delivering your wedding speech
Lamda Ucas points How to gain Lamda Ucas points to add to your A level points. Start earning these points before you start your A level courses.
Public Speaking Public Speaking - is our number one fear but elcoution lessons can help most people become more comfident. Lessons are availabe in the Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne areas of Dorset.
Types of speaking Types of speaking - converstaion, interviews, Beauty Pageants, Pantomimes, Teachers
Types of Speech Types of Speech - Informative, Graduation, Persuasive, Demonstrative, Retirement , Acceptance and Birthday speech,
Key stage 2 and 3 Speaking and Listening Key stage 2 and 3 Speaking and Listening - children are now tested on their speaking skills but have they been taught how to be the best in the class?
Interview tip Interview tip - being able to speak clearly and confidently during an interview is essential. Ten tops tips to help you get through your interview.
Speaking in Public Speaking in Public - Half day workshops in Wimborne, Dorset. Learn all the basics of confident speaking.
Anthology Whether it's for school or an exam it can sometimes be difficult getting ideas for a theme for your anthology and once you've got an idea it can be difficult finding the right poem or piece of prose.
Half day Seminar Half day seminar - improve your spoken communication in Wimborne
Speaking Anxiety Is your life affected by Speaking Anxiety? If so read this and learn how you can take small steps to overcome this anxiety
English as a Foreign Language When learning to speak English as a Foreign Language (EFL) you have to remember that it is better to say something wrong than to say nothing at all.
About Me Believe me, I know how it feels to be frightened to speak.
Site map Site map - list the contents of the afraid of speaking a speech website. Topics covered include breathing, projection, helping children to speak, speaking in court, wedding speeches and much more.
Holiday Activities Holiday Activities - Acting and poetry sessions for children in Corfe Mullen during the school holidays
Speaking Blog This Speaking Blog is a journal that keeps you informed of any updates and additions to my site.