by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 25, 2022 | Business Communications
Clarity is influenced by a number of things. You might immediately assume that we are talking of ARTICULATION, which refers to the movement of the tongue, lips and other muscles in the mouth. While that certainly is one important aspect of speech which helps us...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 17, 2022 | Accent Modification
This poem has many names and can be found on the internet under a number of titles. I like this one – BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH. The author is also in debate but I found one name – T.S Watt – with the date posted as 1954. The relationship between...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 4, 2022 | Culture and Values
AUDIO-Why Computers Sometimes Crash This poem sounds like it has been written by the children’s author, Dr. Seuss. Apparently it is anonymous but it sure sounds like him. His poems are great for pronunciation practice. Try reading it aloud along with the...
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...
by Heather Chetwynd | Jul 7, 2020 | Accent Modification, Business Communications
Do people seem to find it difficult to understand you when you speak? Do they often ask you to repeat yourself? Do they look like they are really concentrating to understand you? Whether your perception is true or not, being able to participate comfortably in a...
