Voice to Word Consulting
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team & Clients
    • Case Studies and Success Stories
    • Testimonials
  • Services
    • One-on-One & Group Coaching
    • Corporate Services
    • Accent Modification
    • Presentation & Voice Coaching
    • Conversation, Cultural & Interpersonal Skills
    • Business Communications
  • FAQs
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact
Select Page
How Your Attitude and Behaviour Can Influence Comprehension and What To Do About It

How Your Attitude and Behaviour Can Influence Comprehension and What To Do About It

by Heather Chetwynd | Jun 28, 2022 | Culture and Values

We understand best those who communicate as we do. What does “communicating like me” mean? What are the variables in communication? Consider these factors: language, accent, volume, vocabulary and expressions, grammar, body language, level of formality, cultural...
How to integrate what you learn into your active communication: The “MAKE IT YOUR OWN” Process

How to integrate what you learn into your active communication: The “MAKE IT YOUR OWN” Process

by Heather Chetwynd | Oct 21, 2021 | Language Training

I’ve seen that many people obtain knowledge from our English training sessions (and other types of training as well) but not all integrate what was learned. The missing piece is making it your own! How to integrate what you learn into your daily communication To learn...
Learning Idioms from Honest Ed’s – 1948-2016

Learning Idioms from Honest Ed’s – 1948-2016

by Heather Chetwynd | Sep 27, 2021 | Language Training

Most cities have their landmarks. In Toronto, we have one that was sold after the death of its owner, Ed Mirvish. A poor immigrant to Toronto in the 1920s, he built a discount store in 1948 that catered to immigrants and the working class, delighting passersby with...
Improve Your Fluency by Using Lexical Chunks

Improve Your Fluency by Using Lexical Chunks

by Heather Chetwynd | Jun 2, 2021 | Language Training

Only 3000 words make up 86% of the language we commonly use in speaking and writing (Longman Communication 3000). Most intermediate English-speakers already have this vocabulary; they also have learned the common grammatical structures (of which there are dozens.)...
The Dilemma – What is “Correct” English?

The Dilemma – What is “Correct” English?

by Heather Chetwynd | Jan 29, 2021 | Culture and Values

I am often asked, “Is that ‘correct’ English?” It is not a simple question to answer. I have thought about this often but recently I was reminded of it again as I listened to the audio version of Between the World and Me. Written and read by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the book...
« Older Entries

Archives

Categories

Tags

accent accent modification accent reduction Behaviour body language building habits Canadian Canadian accent Canadian culture Canadian music Canadian pronunciation clarity clear speech Communication communication skills communication skills training cross cultural communication cultural awareness cultural competence Culture English english language enunciate ESL grammar humour inter-cultural communication intercultural communication intonation language learning Linguistics misunderstanding Neurology New Canadians non-native English-speakers oral communication phrasing practice pronunciation pronunciation Sociology Stress Patterns in English Video Videos vocabulary

CONTACT

(416) 535-8869
info@voicetoword.com

PRIVACY

Privacy
Disclaimer

BLOG CATEGORIES

SEARCH

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS
©Copyright 2022 Voice To Word | All Rights Reserved

Join Our Newsletter

Sign up here to get the latest news, updates, tips and special offers from Voice to Word delivered to your inbox.

Success!

Subscribe