FAQ

Articulators of human speech are: tongue, lips, teeth and [hard & soft] palate.
These are the main tools for producing speech.
Check out our SPEECH MECHANISM Video

Speech intelligibility is the function of being understood properly and clearly when speaking.
SPEECH SENSATIONS Series aim primarily to correct this issue.

Discrimination is the ability to differentiate between similar sounds.
This is a learning tool used in Speech Accentuations Videos.

Every person can be taught ‘sound discrimination’ through methods of ‘ear training’.

The main components are voice quality, pitch, volume, intonation and rate.

Practically all speech components can be altered and improved, some more than others.

Air is the essential ‘fuel’ for speech.

Nasality is the flow of air through the nose.

Actually, some nasality adds ‘color’ to the voice and makes for a lovely timbre.

Through air pressure, the mostly muscular chords, located in our ‘voice box’ vibrate to produce sounds.

The leading reasons are lack of confidence, shyness and fear of failure. Our PRESENTATIONS Series helps overcome these challenges.

Every person who speaks publicly can prepare by studying tips and then practicing for a more confident and effective communication.

Speech Sensations PRESENTATIONS Series covers all aspects of Public Speaking in 3 minute video lessons.

Practice and professional training can make the BIG difference.
PRESENTATIONS Series offers TIPS for a proper more impressive SPEECH delivery

Incorrect accent can often seriously affect the understanding of the message, as well as the comfort level of speaker and listener.

Every language has its own inherent repertoire of sounds. Some sounds differ from those of another language and some do not exist at all and must be acquired.

Since many ‘import’ their native sounds into another language, this is challenging. Unless one is a natural ‘mimic’, learning pronunciation requires phonetic training.

Speech Sensations was developed to facilitate learning of correct pronunciation in just minutes.

Intonation is the pattern of changing pitch and and emphasis in an utterance.

Intonation can alter meaning, and may be a significant element of the sound system in some languages.

Intonation can be changed with ear training, practice interest, and motivation.

Speech Sensations MODIFICATIONS Series deals with this issue.

Tone level, vocal emphasis mixed with personality traits.

Voice parameters are symptomatic of our emotional state as well as indicators of our cultural background.

Please refer to our free articles in Speech Sensations CULTIVATION Section.

Poor posture restricts breathing, thus affectng volume and force of speech. [It also looks poorly.]