In this session we are focusing on building tonality first into reading, then Free Speaking. Then we carryover that tonality and lower base-line into Speed Training.
Building Tonality in Free Speaking
In this session we are focusing on building tonality first into reading, then Free Speaking. Then we carryover that tonality and lower base-line into Speed Training.
Prep for Speed Training
Preparation for Speed Training in speech. Think of it as a "workout for your speech muscles", not only increasing your fluency, but breaking habitual speech patterns.
Speed Training - Linking & Phrasing - Intonation
Speed Training to maximize the use of Linking & Phrasing, and to use more Intonation to make the important words stand out.
More Practice Scenes
Practicing with movie scenes for clarity and fluency. Tonal Energy, Structural Energy, Linking & Phrasing.
Practice Movie Scenes
Practicing movie scenes with a breakdown of operative words into lists for 3 stages of vocal energy. Connected speech for speaking and listening like native speakers.
Speed Building - Operative Words - Intonation - Tempo-Rhythms
Practicing to build speed in both reading and free speaking, utilizing linking and phrasing, and using intonation to make the operative words stand out. Also using various tempo-rhythms for variety.
Linking and Phrasing
Linking final consonants directly into vowels, and practicing with movie scenes from "My Man Godfrey".
Speed Building - Linking & Phrasing - Tempo Rhythms
Utilizing Linking and Phrasing, Operative Words, and Tempo-Rhythms to play consonant-to-consonant and build speed, while maintaining clarity.
Neutral Vowels & Parent Vowels
We keep the Neutral Vowels very short by playing consonant to consonant, and feeling the difference between these short grunt-like sounds and their larger Parent Vowels.
Structural - Tonal Diphthong #3Y
The diphthong #3Y combines two sounds blended into one. The #3 Structural Vowel plus the Y-buzz Tonal Vowel.
Small Group - Tonal Energy - Word Lists & Sentences
Learning to feel strong tone and vibration in the tonal vowels.
Small Group - Structural Vowels - Word Lists & Sentences
Small group practicing Structural "stretch" vowels, in Word Lists, then in Sentences.
Small Group -- Structural Vowels
Introduction to Structural Vowels #5, #1, #51. Practicing from Word Lists and Sentences, using 3 stages of vocal energy.
Consonant Energy - Structural Energy - Small Group
A small group warms up on Structural Energy (#3 AW), then works through several lessons in Consonant Energy (N, M, Z, D,T,TH).
Egypt on the Brink - Current Events - Speech Dynamics
Using current events (Egypt circa mid-August 2013) we practice Speech Dynamics reading from an analysis published in The Independent (UK), then lead into Free Speaking.
Free Speaking - Postcards with Clever Captions
Preparation for Speech Dynamics, and Free Speaking using the subject matter of postcards with clever captions.
Movie Scene - Speech Dynamics - Linking and Phrasing
Small Group training in English Fluency, using a movie scene with color-coded subtitles. Practicing Speech Dynamics starting with Word Lists, then Linking and Phrasing, then the movie scene.
Free Speaking Prep - Current Events Editorial - Zimmerman Verdict
Preparing for Free Speaking: breathing and stretching warm-up, vocal warm-up, tonal energy, structural energy, consonant energy, and reading a current events editorial on breaking news--the Zimmerman verdict.
Tempo Rhythms - Linking & Phrasing - Pacing
Fluent native speakers don't speak in "words", they speak in "'ideas". Look for places to connect 2- 3- 4-words together, and to add variety to the pacing of your speech. Focus on communicating the operative words and exploring different tempo-rhythms.
Warm-up - Prep for Speech Training - Classroom
A complete warm-up takes only 9-minutes, in preparation for speech training, even in a large classroom. Deep stretching and deep breathing exercises can be accomplished from a standing position--nobody needs to lie on the floor. Feels good, and it really works.
Voice Building For Teachers - Advanced Tonal Energy - Focus Pockets
For teachers it is important to have a strong, expressive, and articulate voice--and a voice that never tires. Feeling strong tonality is the first step to building such a voice, and doing calls drives tonality into all your vocal dynamics. When doing calls, remember that the lip shape corresponds to the size and shape of the focus pocket on the hard palate.
Voice Building For Teachers - Advanced Tonal Energy - Calls Methodology
For teachers it is important to have a strong, expressive, and articulate voice--and a voice that never tires. Feeling strong tonality is the first step to building such a voice, and doing calls drives tonality into all your vocal dynamics.
Voice Building for Teachers - Advanced Tonal Energy - Tonality Methodology
For teachers it is important to have a strong, expressive, and articulate voice--and a voice that never tires. Feeling strong tonality is the first step to building such a voice.
