Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Important note
  • I teach this course as though it is a face to face lesson in my lounge
  • How do you say the word 'something'?
  • A common mistake with the word 'our
  • What is Articulation? Free ebook download also here
  • Basics
Consonants
  • Organs of speech
  • How to practice your speaking skills
  • The importance of sounding 't' and 'd' in words
  • Use your tongue for the 'th' sound
  • Consonant Sounds
Vowel sounds
  • How to make vowel sounds
  • How to say the 'i' ('eye') sound
  • More vowel sounds to practise
  • Do you know your vowel sounds?
Expressive Speech
  • Word pictures - how to share your thoughts out loud
  • Inflection - bend your voice
  • Stress on a word can alter the meaning
  • Power and Pitch - get variety into your speech
  • Pace - how to speak more slowly
  • How many syllables are in a word?
  • Pausing - we all need to pause more when we speak
  • Facial expression and gesture
  • What do you know about expressive speech?
Putting technical skills and expression together
  • The best way to practice speaking well
  • My turn - listen to me speak and explain what I do
Extra tips
  • Common mistakes - bridging the hiatus
  • Common mistakes - reduplicating consonants
  • Go and talk!
How to Listen
  • Introduction to LIstening
  • LIstening
  • LIstening is hard work
  • Good Listening
  • Don't hijack the conversation
  • Selective listening
  • LIsten and remember
  • LIstening exercise
Bonus
  • Bonus Lecture