The fantastic instrument you carry with you

wherever you go!

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of most people.

Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd.

We all want to be movie stars, but are terrified of the spotlight.

Are you one of the many people who is afraid to speak in front of a crowd?

Words that describe the voice and its qualities

How to speak up so people can hear you from across the room

How to speak clearly so people can understand what you are saying

How to read with a more interesting voice

Why

should

I learn

how to

speak

well?

Being able to prepare and deliver a good report is an

important skill

Being able to organize and communicate ideas to others is a lifetime skill that will be useful in whatever career you might choose!

Good speakers make strong leaders

Why

should

I learn

how to

speak

well?

Reading aloud helps prepare you for other forms

of public speaking!

Being able to speak well helps in social situations, talking at parties, meeting new people, and introducing friends who don't know one another!

Talking on the phone too!

Words that describe the voice and its qualitiesArticulationEmphasisInflectionIntensityPitch Projection RangeRateRhythm Standard American EnglishTimbre Volume

Why the musical notes? We use the same vocabulary in learning to sing!

Pronouncing words clearly

Stressing certain syllables or words

Changes in pitch

Creating power in your voice

Highness or lowness

Volume control so that you can be heard

Speed of speaking

Lowest to highest pitch of a voice

Alternating sound, silence, strength, and weakness in speech.

Rhythm can be smooth and flowing or more choppy.

Speaking without any accent

What makes a voice different from others

Loudness or softness