Many smart adults have difficulty saying long words. Every time they say the word, it comes out differently. Maybe they omit certain sounds, such as a "t" in an "str" word such as strong. Maybe the vowel comes out differently as they practice.
Sometimes they have had this problem all their lives, or it may suddenly appear after a stroke or head injury.However it appears, it can be so frustrating!
Here are three things people can try. First, listen carefully for the correct pronunciation. Use the pronunciation button on online dictionaries if needed. Second, try to read the word (or visualize it in your mind) to get in all the sounds. Third,
use another word with the same meaning, such as pretend for act, to get the message across.
If none of these help, look for a certified speech pathologist who has experience in diagnosing and treating the speech disorder of verbal apraxia in adults.
Katie Schwartz, CCC-SLP is director of Business Speech Improvement (www.BusinessSpeechImprovement.com). She provides individual and group speech coaching on a wide variety of communication needs.
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Showing posts with label adult speech disorders. Show all posts
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Speech Secrets: Tips to Talking More Clearly
Do you struggle saying extra long words or words with a foreign pronunciation? Do people wonder what you said? Do you hate those puzzled looks others give you?
Here are some secrets that speech experts know! First, speak slower when you say tough words. If you have time, look online for a dictionary of that foreign language that has a button you can click which will say the word for you, as many times as you need.
Second, make sure you know what syllable to stress or emphasize. Stressing the wrong one might mean you said a different word. Some languages are very tonal. If the word is in English, you still need to know what syllable to stress.
Third, if the word seems like a tongue-twister to you, say it three times very sloooowly and then you will be able to say it at a regular pace. Think of it as a practice period for your mouth!
Business Speech Improvement
provides intensive training in accent modification, speech rate, pronunciation and grammar, executive communication skills, public speaking and more! Training is offered through coaching and e-books. Check out our options!
Here are some secrets that speech experts know! First, speak slower when you say tough words. If you have time, look online for a dictionary of that foreign language that has a button you can click which will say the word for you, as many times as you need.
Second, make sure you know what syllable to stress or emphasize. Stressing the wrong one might mean you said a different word. Some languages are very tonal. If the word is in English, you still need to know what syllable to stress.
Third, if the word seems like a tongue-twister to you, say it three times very sloooowly and then you will be able to say it at a regular pace. Think of it as a practice period for your mouth!
Business Speech Improvement
provides intensive training in accent modification, speech rate, pronunciation and grammar, executive communication skills, public speaking and more! Training is offered through coaching and e-books. Check out our options!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Better Business Communication Day - Celebrate with Us!
Do you ever get stage fright or worry about your pronunciation in American English? Better Business Communication Day is celebrated this year on January 24, 2011. You are invited to get some f*ree gifts!
Visit Business Speech Improvement on Monday, January 24, 2011 and get a e-book on Diction Makes a Difference - no cost on this one day! Filled with practical tips and exercises, it allows readers to learn more about Business Speech Improvement's user-friendly approach. This offer is available for this one day only.
Those who register will also receive a special report on "Scared Stiff: Ten Strategies for Coping with Stage Fright". This report is available right now, so register today! Aren't you ready to feel better about public speaking?
Business Speech Improvement provides intensive coaching and helpful e-books on accent modification, diction, presentation skills, executive communication skills, and much more! Visit us and get these special offers!
Visit Business Speech Improvement on Monday, January 24, 2011 and get a e-book on Diction Makes a Difference - no cost on this one day! Filled with practical tips and exercises, it allows readers to learn more about Business Speech Improvement's user-friendly approach. This offer is available for this one day only.
Those who register will also receive a special report on "Scared Stiff: Ten Strategies for Coping with Stage Fright". This report is available right now, so register today! Aren't you ready to feel better about public speaking?
Business Speech Improvement provides intensive coaching and helpful e-books on accent modification, diction, presentation skills, executive communication skills, and much more! Visit us and get these special offers!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
The King's Speech
The King's Speech is an amazing movie about a man who becomes king after his brother abdicates the throne. The new king, George the Sixth, happens to be a stutterer. He receives "speech therapy" from a self-taught speech coach. Despite that lack of formal training, the movie very effectively shows the courage of the King whenever he had to speak, as well as the bond of trust that grows between a speech pathologist and client.
Today's well-trained speech/language pathologists use different techniques and equipment than did the speech coach in the movie. However, whether a speech/language pathologist works in educational or medical settings, private practice or the corporate world, the bond of trust remains the same. As a speech/language pathologist, it is a privilege to help clients learn to communicate more effectively.
Business Speech Improvement (www.BusinessSpeechImprovement.com) provides intensive, targeted speech training and speech therapy to clients in business and industry.
Training is provided in-person and via e-books. Check our website for our Open Enrollment classes, individual coaching, and e-books on many topics!
Today's well-trained speech/language pathologists use different techniques and equipment than did the speech coach in the movie. However, whether a speech/language pathologist works in educational or medical settings, private practice or the corporate world, the bond of trust remains the same. As a speech/language pathologist, it is a privilege to help clients learn to communicate more effectively.
Business Speech Improvement (www.BusinessSpeechImprovement.com) provides intensive, targeted speech training and speech therapy to clients in business and industry.
Training is provided in-person and via e-books. Check our website for our Open Enrollment classes, individual coaching, and e-books on many topics!
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