Georgina Coombs - Perfect Vocal English

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PRONUNCIATION, ACCENT SOFTENING , ELOCUTION  AND ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR NON NATIVE SPEAKERS (IF NEEDED)

The ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with individuals of different cultural backgrounds opens doors, give you credibility and fosters your success. It really is not only about pronunciation but intonation, stressing the correct focus words, pausing and inflection. It is only when you use intonation effectively that you are really understood. Here is an idea of some of the methods used to achieve this.

SOUNDS

We will create a complete road map of your current voice so that you know where you are and where you’re going. We will go through all 24 vowel sounds and all the consonants. We will work on what the breath, tongue and lips are doing for each sound in order to create a neutral British English Voice.

INTONATION

Intonation is as important to understanding as is the correct use of words and pronunciation. The words are like the ‘notes’ of the language and do not change, the intonation creates the ‘tune’ or the ‘melody’. We all naturally speak with the intonation of our mother tongue, the sounds we heard all around us when we were babies. When we come to speak another language we cannot use these same ‘sounds’ or intonation. This would be like playing the right ‘notes’ but in the wrong order, thus creating the wrong tune. We have to adapt to the intonation of the language in which we are speaking. Here is a summary of some the goals that will be achieved after this course.

PRESENTATION SKILLS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

Did you know that only 7% of what your audience remembers about your message comes from the words you chose to use? Just 7%! And yet we spend so much time choosing and re-writing our words.
93% of what your audience remembers is due to your:

Use of your voice
Body Language – Movement and Gestures
Facial Expression and Eye Contact

Whether we’re talking to our co-workers in a meeting, or presenting in front of an audience, we all have to speak in public from time to time. There will always be an outcome. We can do this well or we can do this badly, and the outcome strongly affects the way that people think about us and the actions they take following our presentation. And because we care about these outcomes, public speaking causes almost all of us so much anxiety and concern.
There is good news, though!   First, know that speaking in public is a learnable skill, and even the most disorganised and/or shy can make improvements when you know the techniques to use.  And second, know that “technique breeds confidence”.   With my techniques and guidance, you can master your fear of public speaking, craft memorable remarks and stories, and perform your speech exceptionally well.
Did you know that most CEOs and professional people like presenters and politicians have spent hours working on their own and often with voice coaches to sound more confident.

I will teach you how to communicate the exact message that is in  your head clearly and memorably to your listeners. This may be to one person or to 100s of people, the essence of how to ‘communicate’ is the same. Here is an idea of some of the goals you will achieve after having  taken this course. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS

“Thank you so much for helping our senior managers. They have gained enormous confidence from your lessons” K. Heur  of   Heur Solutions

“I thought I would always have to live my ‘scratchy voice’ and people asking if I was ill. Georgina, you have made such a difference to my life. Thank you.”  Martin Webster

“This week I gave a presentation in English to international clients. I never would have been able to do this without your help”  M. Krishnayya

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