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Elocution, Accent Softening & Voice Coaching - Stage 2

Elocution has been around for centuries as a means of helping people to speak with more clarity and finesse. But can some simple elocution lessons or voice coaching lessons actually help improve your impact when you speak today? And does it really have some place in business training?

In our earlier article "Elocution, Accent Softening & Voice Coaching - Stage 1" we looked at some simple breathing exercises and how reading out a paragraph aloud can help us get more emphasis and meaning when we speak.

In this second article on Elocution we're going to carry on with some more of the typical exercises you can expect to cover in an elocution or voice coaching session and review what we covered last time as well.

So why not print out this article and find yourself a quiet room where you wont be disturbed and have a go with us.

Elocution Lesson Three - Tongue Twisters

Now try and read out aloud the following "tongue twister"

"Three grey geese in a green field grazing"

And again ... read it out aloud and faster. Don't worry if you get mixed up with some of the words just try it again a few times till you can say it out loud ten times in 30 seconds. And remember to open your mouth as much as possible.

Now lets try another phrase. And of course you know the routine now ... so try this one:-

"a proper copper coffee pot"

Read it out aloud 10 times yet?

Are you starting to feel as if your jaw, mouth and tongue are getting some exercise?

If not then you need to try the two tongue twisters again!

Elocution Lesson Four - Recap

Now lets go back to the start.

1. Try our breathing control exercise again.

Ready? OK ...Breathe in ..... deeply ... remember to use your stomach ... and now wait a few seconds .... then breathe out slowly .... and count out aloud as you do it ...

... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... 10 ...

... 11 ... 12 ... 13 ... 14 ... 15 ... 16 ... 17 ... 18 ... 19 ... 20.

Try and count all the way to 20 as you breathe out.

2. Now read out the text aloud and put in as much expression as you can, ensuring that every word is clearly heard. If you have a tape recorder - then record yourself.

It was a beautiful day in more ways than one when Gerry finally decided to ask Sally to marry him. The Summer weather had now settled down and although there were still a few clouds in the sky, it was a very bright, blue sky that greeted them as they left the motel. Gerry took Sally by the arm and embraced her. And in that moment, he knew they were meant for each other.

Listen to yourself when you are reading it out aloud. Does it sound any clearer and more articulate to you than it did the first time you tried to read it out?

What you have been doing (in a simplistic way) by the above exercise is a warm up. Many presenters, actors and public speakers spend lots of time in vocal exercises like that before going on stage or reading the news or giving a presentation so that when they start speaking to the audience they have already warmed up their voice and are able to "hit the road running".

A lot of what you do in elocution lessons is similar to this. (The main difference of course is that you will be constantly getting constructive feedback on your progress from a highly experienced voice coach.) You'll also work on specific vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) and consonants (b, c, d, f, g, h, ... etc). These exercises will help you change the way some of your words sounds to the ear (vowel sounds) and also help you pronounce words more clearly (consonant sounds). You can use these exercises to soften or even (over time) lose an accent.

Next Steps ... Elocution Coach?

Remember developing a great voice takes time and dedication. But there's nothing to stop you starting to improve your own voice right now. In fact ... you have done just that if you actually took part in these exercises above.

... and if you didn't actually try out the exercises ...

... but just skimmed through them silently ... Why not try them?

... what have you got to lose?

We rarely read aloud these days. Why not start doing this. Pick up a paper or magazine and read some of the text out aloud. Not in front of people - otherwise they might think you a bit strange! But in the comfort of your own home.

Spend about 5 - 10 minutes a day reading out aloud ... and by the end of your first week will not only have got used to doing this you will start to enjoy hearing the sound of your voice. You will also be on the road to achieving more from your voice.

And when you are reading the text in the papers or magazines ... try and experiment reading them out with different emotions. Be angry ... be mysterious ... be humourous ... and note how the tone of your voice changes when you change your emotions. And if you have the chance try recording yourself again.

If you'd like to take things further you might well want to have face to face elocution training with an experienced voice coach.

But remember ... above all ... have fun ... and enjoy the experience.

About the author Martin MacLeod is a director and co founder of Skillstudio Limited, the UK based Presentation & Communication Skills training company. Skillstudio offer a range of public courses throughout the UK, including:- ? Presentation Skills (3 different levels) ? Communication Skills ? Body Language Awareness ? Vocal Impact ? Job Interview Skills Skillstudio also offer 1-2-1 coaching and in-house training throughout the UK and Europe in: ? Presentation Skills ? Public Speaking ? Communication Skills ? Interview Technique ? Media Skills ? Assertiveness ? Body Language Awareness ? Chairperson Skills ? Facilitation Skills ? Telephone Technique ? Vocal Skills ? Accent Softening ? Elocution For more information on the elocution & voice coaching and other training offered by Skillstudio check their website at http://www.skillstudio.co.uk or call 08456 444 150

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Window valances are a simple way to add interest and beauty to your windows. They can either stand alone to create a striking fashion statement, or be hung in conjunction with other window treatments, such as drapes, sheers or blinds. You can use a ready-to-hang valance or make your own.

Valances come in a wide variety of designs and fabrics to create the perfect feel in your home. They can be formal or casual, free-flowing or constructed. Here are a few popular valance types.

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Evolution of kitchen:
In the prehistoric times the houses in Greece were commonly of the atrium-type and the rooms were arranged around a central courtyard. In such types of homes, a covered but otherwise open patio served as the kitchen. In the early days of Roman Empire, as the common folk in cities often had no kitchen of their own they used to cook in large public kitchens.The early medieval European longhouses had an open fire under the highest point of the building.The first identified stoves in Japan date about from the same time and these stoves are named as kamados and they were typically made up of clay and mortar. In wealthier homes an automated system for a rotating spit for roasting invented by Leonardo da vinci was used.

Next comes the Industrialization followed by Rationalization and Technicalization.
Industrialization:
Due to the advancement in the technologies industrialization not only brought major changes but also social changes to the kitchen.

Rationalization:
The trend to mounting gasification and electrification continued at the turn of the 20th century and the work processes were attempted to be streamlined in industries.

This forms the phase of rationalisation.

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Some of the things that we have to do for getting more efficiency in a small place are nothing but renovating without expansion.The steps that are to be followed are as follows:

Define the space:
A small kitchen cannot serve too many functions. For instance, eliminating or moving the junk drawer, serving the kitchen as a catchall for bills, trash mail, homework assignments and odds and ends. If our goal is to make it a cooking center, concentrate only on that goal and if possible allocate some seating arrangements even if it's just a couple of tall stools pulled up to a counter for guests. The phrase that has to be remembered is that a lonely cook will be an unhappy cook.

Open shelving:
Use a combination of fitted, built-in storage pieces with unfitted, pieces and open shelving. While standard kitchen cabinets may make good use of space, top-to-bottom built-ins can often make a small kitchen feel boxy and claustrophobic. Use closed cabinets underneath counters and, just like the hip restaurants of today, utilize unlock shelving, storage bars, hooks and pot racks on top. Open shelves also force the cook to be tidy and neat, and to eliminate non-essential items from view. The hoax of the great designer is creating the sense of more light and air.

Clear counter surfaces:
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Think outside the box:
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Exercise is the key to a healthy body. A proper exercise benefits each and every part of our body and keeps it a healthy one forever. According to popular belief, our body should be used in totality because if they are left unused, they become defective in growth, susceptible to disease and age quickly. Physical exercise and activity is of prime importance for maintaining a healthy and ailment free life. It helps in weight loss and keeps our body slim n trim for ages.



A regular dosage of exercises has a beneficial effect on the course and severity of many diseases apart from helping in the process of weight loss. Some of its health benefits are:



Heart benefit: Making exercise a part of our life can help in preventing the development of high blood pressure. You can control the occurrence of high cholesterol levels which are a major risk factor in heart attack and stroke by performing regular exercise.



Control of Diabetes: Weight loss helps in preventing and treating diabetes. The effective treatment of this disease is influenced by the obesity of an individual. Mild diabetes is often controlled by diet and exercise which is much preferred in the elderly rather than management by drugs. So, make exercise a part of routine life and say no to diabetes forever.



Prohibiting the occurrence of Fractures: Regular exercise helps in strengthening our bones and muscles. It keeps us away from weak and brittle bones. Regular physical exercise not only increases the muscle tone but also helps the bones to retain calcium and remain strong, reducing the incidence of fractures when we grow old.



Say no to Cancer and yes to exercise: Exercise can help you get rid off dreaded ailments such as cancer. Studies have shown that cancer of the large intestines is greater in those who are not physically active. Similarly, breast cancer and cancer of the sex organs rarely affects sportswomen therefore exercise is the best way to keep a horde of ailments at bay.



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