Download or read book The Successful Voice Strategies Drills and Exercises for Public Speaking Acting and Everyday Conversation Revised First Edit written by John Ross (Jr.) and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Successful Voice emphasizes the value of effective vocal communication in both the professional and private spheres. It gives public speakers and actors, as well as the daily conversationalist, the tools necessary to develop successful speaking skills. The text provides exercises, drills, and basic information on inflection, intonation, and articulation. It also addresses dialogue emphasis, gesture, oral interpretation, and emotional expression. Beginning with vocal warm-up, breathing exercises and tongue twisters for proper pronunciations, the text moves on to help students with plosive sounds, fricatives, nasals, glides, and affricates. This helpful guide concludes with: front, mid- and back-vowels, diphthongs, and a section on vocal eloquence. Readers will quickly learn to listen for weak and strong speech patterns in the conversation of others, monitor their own speech, and produce distinct sounds without difficulty. Practical, academically sound, entertaining, and student-friendly The Successful Voice is written specifically as a stand-alone text in voice and diction, or to function as a supplement in introductory acting, public speaking, or oral interpretation courses.
Download or read book The Successful Voice written by John Ross, Jr. and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Successful Voice emphasizes the value of effective vocal communication in both the professional and private spheres. It gives public speakers and actors, as well as the daily conversationalist, the tools necessary to develop successful speaking skills. The text provides exercises, drills, and basic information on inflection, intonation, and articulation. It also addresses dialogue emphasis, gesture, oral interpretation, and emotional expression. Beginning with vocal warm-up, breathing exercises and tongue twisters for proper pronunciations, the text moves on to help students with plosive sounds, fricatives, nasals, glides, and affricates. This helpful guide concludes with: front, mid- and back-vowels, diphthongs, and a section on vocal eloquence. Readers will quickly learn to listen for weak and strong speech patterns in the conversation of others, monitor their own speech, and produce distinct sounds without difficulty. Practical, academically sound, entertaining, and student-friendly The Successful Voice is written specifically as a stand-alone text in voice and diction, or to function as a supplement in introductory acting, public speaking, or oral interpretation courses. John Ross, Jr., holds a graduate degree in dramatic arts from Harvard. In addition, Professor Ross earned a degree in theatre from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He currently teaches in the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. His courses include public speaking, voice and diction, and communication. Professor Ross is also the author of five volumes of poetry and a textbook entitled iSpeak! uSpeak! weSpeak!: An Introduction to Contemporary Public Speaking.
Download or read book Voice and Diction for Public Speakers and Daily Conversation Workbook written by Jr. John Ross and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Successful Voice" emphasizes the value of effective vocal communication in both the professional and private spheres. It gives public speakers and actors, as well as the daily conversationalist, the tools necessary to develop successful speaking skills. The text provides exercises, drills, and basic information on inflection, intonation, and articulation. It also addresses dialogue emphasis, gesture, oral interpretation, and emotional expression. Beginning with vocal warm-up, breathing exercises and tongue twisters for proper pronunciations, the text moves on to help students with plosive sounds, fricatives, nasals, glides, and affricates. This helpful guide concludes with: front, mid- and back-vowels, diphthongs, and a section on vocal eloquence. Readers will quickly learn to listen for weak and strong speech patterns in the conversation of others, monitor their own speech, and produce distinct sounds without difficulty. Practical, academically sound, entertaining, and student-friendly "The Successful Voice" is written specifically as a stand-alone text in voice and diction, or to function as a supplement in introductory acting, public speaking, or oral interpretation courses. John Ross, Jr., holds a graduate degree in dramatic arts from Harvard. In addition, Professor Ross earned a degree in theatre from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He currently teaches in the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. His courses include public speaking, voice and diction, and communication. Professor Ross is also the author of five volumes of poetry and a textbook entitled "iSpeak! uSpeak! weSpeak!: An Introduction to Contemporary Public Speaking."
Download or read book Speak and Be Heard written by Richard Di Britannia and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your voice sabotaging your first impression by being weak, croaky or nasal? Are people asking you to slow down or speak up when you talk? Do you find your voice hurts after a short speech or are your opinions being ignored? All of these factors are the results of poor speech habits which 'Speak and Be Heard' aims to remove from your vocal routine! 'Speak and Be Heard' contains a collection of 101 voice and breathing exercises suitable for beginners to accomplished Toastmasters aimed at naturally improving your voice. Written by voice actor and audiobook narrator Richard Di Britannia, his exercises aim to help you speak with confidence and curate a warm, rich, natural voice that people enjoy listening to. You will learn: Ways to empower yourself with three key concepts that create a great voice. How to identify weaknesses in your own voice and how to fix them. Exercises to rectify breathing problems and strengthen the muscles used when talking. How to make your voice deeper or higher in pitch. Routines to clearly vocalise all forty-four phonemes of the English language such as 'st', 'th', and drills on difficult to pronounce words. Unlike books dedicated to tongue twisters or recitations of long speeches which can be overwhelming, 'Speak and Be Heard' is even suitable for those with complex vocal issues. It deconstructs and rebuilds your voice through Di Britannia's bespoke system. If you struggle with a particular vocal sound, mouth-shape or just have an anxiety when talking, 'Speak and Be Heard' aims to help you overcome your weaknesses! Order the paperback and receive the Kindle edition for free!
Download or read book Presentation Zen written by Garr Reynolds and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Download or read book Your Voice Is Your Business written by Orlando R. Barone and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Voice Is Your Business: The Science and Art of Communication, Second Edition combines the latest in voice research and technology with the most powerful, state-of-the-art presentation skills and methods. The result is an integrated and comprehensive approach to connecting the technically based aspects of voice production with an applied, skill-based grasp of interpersonal effectiveness. This text serves as both a practical handbook and a resource on human vocal production in real-world settings. Relevant techniques of positioning, gesture, and paraverbals are incorporated in the study of successful voice presentation. Additionally, technical information is integrated into the text and reviewed at the end of each chapter. This second edition responds to the readers' desire for an expansion of the topics, illustrations, and techniques found particularly effective in the first edition, and provides new information reported in recent speech-language pathology literature in two brand-new chapters with vivid, powerful, and direct explanations and exercises. Your Voice Is Your Business The Science and Art of Communication, Second Editionhas been designed for ease of use for the student of voice science or anyone eager to use their communication abilities to their best advantage at work, on stage, or in everyday life. This text includes terminology and references suitable to the serious student of the voice, as well as detailed, realistic scenarios to further any professional's knowledge on the art of human communication, and will be a staple in multiple fields including speech-language pathology, communications, theater and drama, and business. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such documents, audio, and video) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.
Download or read book It s the Way You Say It written by Carol A. Fleming and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated edition of the detailed, down-to-earth guide to speaking your mind effectively—includes useful exercises. The best, most direct way to convey your intelligence, expertise, professionalism, and personality to other people is through talking to them. But most people have no idea what they sound like. And even if they do, they don’t think they can change it. It’s the Way You Say It is a thorough, nuts-and-bolts guide to becoming aware and taking control of how you communicate with others. Dr. Carol Fleming provides detailed advice and scores of exercises for Understanding how others hear you Dealing with specific speech problems Varying your vocal patterns to make your speech more dynamic Using grammar and vocabulary to increase your clarity and impact Reinforcing your message with nonverbal cues Conquering stage fright An entire section of the book focuses on communication issues in the workplace—interviews, presentations, voice mail, and more. In addition, Dr. Fleming puts a human face on her advice through vivid before-and-after stories of forty men and women who came to her for help. “No other skills will position you ahead of your competition as much as good speaking and presentation skills. No book approaches the depth and breadth of Dr. Carol Fleming’s It’s the Way You Say It.” —Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and president of Fripp & Associates
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1961-05 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book Public Speaking Books a La Carte Plus Myspeechlab written by David Zarefsky and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of today's leading scholars in speech communication, David Zarefsky's revised edition offers "rhetorical workout" boxes to increase skills development, updated information technology to connect the theories and concepts of public speaking to everyday life and a "student's view" box so that students can learn from their peers. Public Speaking, places a strong emphasis on developing strategies and making choices. Reinforcing the idea that public speaking is a skill that can assist in helping students communicate in their personal, professional and social lives. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to think through and about the public speaking process, as well as consider the diversity of audiences, occasions, and speakers, enabling them to choose a specific purpose, a relevant topic, and the appropriate material to make their speeches successful. This Package Contains: MySpeechLab with E-Book Student Access Code Card and Public Speaking, Books a la Carte Edition
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1955-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book Proofreading Revising Editing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day written by Brady Smith and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide will prepare candidates for the test in all 50 states. It includes four complete practice exams, a real estate refresher course and complete math review, as well as a real estate terms glossary with over 900 terms, and expert test-prep tips.
Download or read book The Voice Book written by Kate DeVore and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to save careers one voice at a time through scientifically proven methods and advice, this resource teaches people how to protect and improve one of their most valuable assets: their speaking voice. Simple explanations of vocal anatomy and up-to-date instruction for vocal injury prevention are accompanied by illustrations, photographs, and FAQs. An audio CD of easy-to-follow vocal-strengthening exercises--including Hum and Chew, Puppy Dog Whimper, Sirens, Lip Trills, and Tongue Twisters--is also included, along with information on breathing basics, vocal-cord vibration, and working with students who have medical complications such as asthma, acid reflux, or anxiety.
Download or read book Public Speaking Skills For Dummies written by Alyson Connolly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project self-assurance when speaking—even if you don't feel confident! When you speak in public, your reputation is at stake. Whether you're speaking at a conference, pitching for new business, or presenting to your Executive Board, the ability to connect with, influence, and inspire your audience is a critically important skill. Public Speaking Skills For Dummies introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word. In this book, champion of public speaking Alyson Connolly takes you step by step through the process of conceiving, crafting, and delivering a high-impact presentation. You’ll discover how to overcome your nerves, engage your audience, and convey gravitas—all while getting your message across clearly and concisely. • Bring ideas to life through business storytelling • Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise • Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact • Deal more effectively with awkward questions Get ready to win over hearts and minds —and deliver the talk of your life!
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Download or read book The Right to Speak written by Patsy Rodenburg and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It shouldn't surprise us that politicians, clerics, rock singers as well as actors queue up to train their voices under the supervision of Patsy Rodenburg. This book will explain her popularity among her pupils." – Sir Ian McKellen Practical, passionate and inspiring, this book teaches how to use the voice fully and expressively, without fear and in any situation. Patsy Rodenburg is one of the world's foremost voice and acting coaches, having trained thousands of actors, singers, lawyers, politicians, business people, teachers and students: her book distils that knowledge and experience so that everyone can enjoy the right to speak. Part one is a discursive account of our right to speak which examines impediments to clear, natural, confident speech and establishing habits that will help overcome these, while part two is a practical 'workbook' containing exercises and practical tips, providing a step-by-step approach to using the voice effectively. Covering speech and phonetics, dialects and accents, vocalising heightened emotions, singing, auditions, recording and caring for the health of your voice, these approachable and informative exercises aren't just designed to benefit actors and singers, but a wide range of readers who wish to improve the use of their voice to help them at work or when communicating in formal and informal situations. This Bloomsbury Revelations edition also considers the effect of social media on communication skills, the need for empathetic listening, how scientific discovery now illuminates why and how voice exercises work, and cultural and global issues of ethics and storytelling.
Download or read book Public Speaking written by James W. Williams and published by Alakai Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the thought of speaking before a crowd send chills down your spine? Do you find the thought of getting a standing ovation to be magical and wonder if it can ever happen to you? If these are your questions then this book has all the answers for you. Public speaking may seem complex but it's a skill that can be learned and mastered. Studies have shown that the fear of public speaking can have an impact on your career. Those who fear public speaking are making 10% less wages on the average. Fear of public speaking also hinders promotion to management positions by 15%. According to various research studies, your delivery is as important as the content. In this book, we will discover a step-by-step guide on what public speaking entails and how you can build confidence and increase your persuasion skills as a great speaker. Whether you are looking for ways to influence large groups, or you're in the process of making the sales pitch to win the contract, you will find Public Speaking:10 Simple Methods to Build Confidence, Overcome Shyness, Increase Persuasion and Become Great at Public Speaking to be quite helpful. This book is packed with innovative tools and tips that have the potential of transforming your public speaking capabilities. Whether you're struggling with confidence issues, shyness and all manner of fear that make you tremble whenever an opportunity rises for you to speak, you can completely transform that into becoming a captivating speaker that leaves any audience yearning for more. In this book you will discover: In-depth information and exercises that can help you build confidence and improve your speaking skills.The secrets of great speakers - What they use to inspire and captivate their audience.The importance of being authentic and true to yourself and why audiences connect well with such speakers.How to develop persuasion skills and engage your audience effectively.Speech creation and voice preparation for effective communication. There are lots of information on public speaking, finding a simple book that shares tangible information in a step-by-step format like this one is worth trying out. Are you still wondering whether this book is ideal for you? Considering the numerous benefits that come with attaining public speaking mastery, you will definitely find answers to all those burning questions on public speaking. Go ahead and grab this copy by clicking on the buy button and begin working on your public speaking skills.
Download or read book Your Voice written by Andrew Armitage and published by Elliot Right Way Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows you how to develop and enrich your voice by exercising it in specific ways, so as to improve public speaking and general communication skills. Teaches you how to use crisp consonants and well-shaped vowels to increase your expressiveness, projection, confidence and relaxation.
