Elocution
Vary pitch, pace, intonation, volume & tone
Take your time to breathe & pause
People enquire about elocution lessons for a variety of reasons, but all those who decide to pursue it realise the importance of creating rapport and 'being listened to'. If you speak with clarity and eloquence, your audience will be captivated. Speaking with clarity is particularly useful at business meetings, interviews and conferences, but imagine your friends, family and partners hanging on your every word. When people really listen to what you say, you feel more valued and confident.
We offer Elocution lessons to both native English speakers, and those learning English as a foreign or second language. The format of lessons depends very much on individual needs and may focus on some or all of the following areas:
- Pronunciation of individual sounds
- Clarity and diction
- Pause
- Intonation, pitch, pace and tone
- Word and syllable emphasis
- Correct breathing
After ascertaining any specific pronunciation problems, the teacher creates exercises to suit the student's needs. These often take the form of 'tongue twisters'.
For best results it is recommended that the student practises the exercises created during lessons at least once a day. As well as helping with specific elocution problems, these exercises should make students more aware of the different muscles in their mouth and throat.
We often use drama as a study tool. As well as working on the pronunciation of individual sounds, we also highlight the importance of things such as word/syllable stress, pitch and pause. We help to improve vocal variation and vocal range, giving the spoken word much more impact. Our teachers often use extracts from plays or books, or devise role plays to suit the individual needs of the student. In the past, we have taught actors, young professionals, investment bankers and recent graduates, all looking to further their careers.
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