A lot of my students struggle with various voice issues. All of these issues can prevent you from speaking English clearly and may make your foreign accent even stronger.
For example:
- Speaking too fast
- Speaking with a weak voice
- Breathing incorrectly
- Mumbling (not opening mouth enough)
- Loss of energy at the end of the sentence
- Hesitation and lack of confidence in their voice
These issues can affect how easy or difficult it is for others to understand what you are saying.
I believe some of the techniques and exercises described by voice coach Jay Miller in this video, will help you to speak with more confidence, especially at the workplace.
There are some very common vocabulary and pronunciation mistakes that even my advanced students make when they are speaking English at work. Watch this video to the end to practice saying these words in natural sounding sentences. It will help you feel more conident in the English speaking workplace:
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– 5 hours of video lessons (newly edited videos with more detailed content);
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– Quizzes; and
– Downloadable PDF exercises for extra practice.
Keep practicing!!! By changing your voice, you can change your life! Successful people speak with energy, enthusiasm, and a powerful voice.