“After we talked, I’ve spoken nothing but French to my one year old for close to seven weeks now. All of his new words are French, and from what I can tell he understands me completely.” Not even two months into her campaign to raise her two children speaking French as well as English, Sheilagh […]
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5 Simple Tips For Dealing With Nasty Customers
If you’ve been in business very long, you’ve likely heard it all! You know, the irate customer who is going to sue you over the nineteen dollar product that they claim is bogus; the one that’s going to “shut your business down” because they conjure up in their minds that you might have breeched your […]
Five Tips For Women Starting A Business
It is becoming more and more popular to start your own business and women are going into business just as much as men. There is much to know about starting a business, and here there are five important things women should know before starting their business. First you are going to want to speak with […]
The Effective Executive
There is no argument that today’s executive is effective to the degree that he or she is able to communicate with other people. The executive has to be able to speak to other people–one-on-one or one-on-many–in terms other people appreciate, in ways that move and motivate them, and in words and tones that are credible […]
Selecting A Magazine Your Conscience Might Influence You
Selecting a magazine can be an interesting thing when you already know what you want. You can either make a choice as to the type of magazine you use depending on your activity or occupation in life. Several types of profession or occupation count in deciding on a magazine. However, for the purpose of this […]
Five Things Women Should Know Before Starting A Business
It is becoming more and more popular to start your own business and women are going into business just as much as men. There is much to know about starting a business, and here there are five important things women should know before starting their business. First you are going to want to speak with […]
Are You Making A Fool Of Yourself During Video Conferences
Video conferences are not new to the business world. In fact, they have become so common anyone with an Internet connection, a substantial bandwidth, and a fully functional computer can now hold video conferences with friends, employees, clients, or business contacts from anywhere in the globe. You could video conferences when you: * want to […]
Vocal Techniques That Attract
How we say the words we choose is just about as important as the words themselves. Our voice is a powerful instrument that can motivate the troops or lull them to sleep. There is a huge difference between presenting and persuading. Your voice is a complete arsenal of persuasive techniques in and of itself. For […]
14 Fabulous Ways To Get Paid Speaking Engagements
Sometimes finding good leads for speaking gigs can feel a bit like hunting for a tropical spa with umbrella drinks in the dessert. It’s easy to get discouraged. But yet when you see superstars that are booked solid, you know that it can be done. So how do you find leads for paid speaking engagements? […]
Mastering The Media How To Make The Most Of Your Publicity Media Exposure Opportunities
As a former TV news reporter/producer and a current PR/publicity professional, I have been on both sides of the media interview game. I like to think I have a good eye for what makes a good interview source, how to conduct an interesting interview, and how to give a compelling interview. There are a few […]
Fluent Speech And How To Achieve It
This article is all about how to achieve fluency and looks at the specific speech impediment known as stammering/stuttering. My name is Steve Hill, I suffered with a stutter from the age of four and despite regular conventional speech therapy, continued stuttering until the age of twenty-two. I found life with a stutter extremely frustrating […]
Hey Get The Phone It S For You
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I’m sure most, if not all, of you know this old story, but I’m going to tell it anyway. (Don’t stop me if you’ve heard it!) Two old prospectors are arguing over the best way to train a pack mule. The first one maintains that you have to be […]
Effective Public Speaking Tips For Beginners
People have praised and respected over the centuries those who could speak well in front of a crowd. The audience is oftentimes left in awe at how these leaders express themselves well and eventually convinced them a great deal. Knowing how to speak well before a crowd is the best drawer of attention to a […]
How To Overcome Nervousness When You Speak In Public
Even if the speech you have is already prepared and you know everything about it, public speaking can be difficult. Many people are very nervous when they speak in public. Here are some tips for you to overcome your nervous feelings when you speak in front of many people. Preparing your presentation 1. Center on […]
Speak Your Mind
For most people, the mere thought of speaking before an audience causes men’s hands to go clammy and their hearts to pound like a kettledrum. Statistics show that people fear public speaking more than they do their own deaths. It shows that for the majority, people would rather die in silence than take a chance […]
Teaching A Survival Guide For Students And New Teachers Part 3 Speech
It is much harder to control the tone of your voice when you are talking loudly or shouting. The logic therefore is to avoid shouting at all costs. Most women know the limits of their voices and consequently rarely lose control. Men can shout louder without losing control of their voices and sometimes use a […]
Need To Take Tesol Exam
A glance at a clothing boutique, a brisk walk down city streets, or an earful of automated customer service messages is proof positive that we live in an ethnic melting pot. Our world has stretched its borders and every person wanting to take advantage of that shift needs to know how to speak English. If […]
How To Speak Spanish
Want to know how to speak Spanish quickly? Of course it can help to learn how to ask for the bathroom, and to say hello. Here are a few of those basic phrases, with the phonetic pronunciations: Hola. (oh-la) Hello or hi. Buenos dias. (bway-nos dee-ahs) Good day. Cu
The Many Benefits Of Learning A Language
If you have a little extra cash and extra time, then investing it is always a great idea. No, it does not mean that you will have to get a sideline or put up your own business. There are loads of ways to invest them. Heck, you can even invest them in yourself. Investing in […]
Quality Reasons To Learn Spanish
If you live in the United States, you may wonder why you want to learn Spanish. Well, there are many advantages to knowing how to speak Spanish. First, you get a better job if you are bilingual. Many employers are willing to provide more money for people who can speak a foreign language. Secondly, if […]