Lynda Stucky's Articles in Writing & Speaking Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest A No Fail Plan for Understanding a Nonnative English Speaker Speaking with a foreign accent may mean that you are difficult to understand. There are a number of reasons why a non-native English speaker is difficult to understand. Knowing the reasons behind this difficulty may provide understanding. Learn the reasons and how to respond when you just can't understand the speaker. Eliminate this Two-Letter Word from Your Vocabulary! So, "um" you are "um" giving "um" a presentation. And "um" your nerves are "um" getting in the way. "um" The thought of being silent during your pauses scares you to death! In creeps this tiny two-letter silence buster that allows you to keep talking constantly. But would your listener hear you better if you didn't use so many "ums?" Seven Voice-Saving Techniques to Live By The devastating effects of becoming hoarse or losing your voice completely are too great for the busy executive. Learn strategies to prevent this from happening to you! How To Say More With Less Words Have you ever asked someone a question but the person responding just can't get to the point even after 3-4 minutes? The response is broken into so many distracting, irrelevant details that you don't even get an answer or perhaps you forget what your original question was. In this article, learn how to respond succinctly with a minimum of words to create a polished, well-spoken response. The Important Role of Intonation in Speech Learning a foreign language can be a daunting task. But you have persevered and learned the grammar and pronunciation of American English perfectly. However, you are finding that people don't seem to understand you despite your good grasp of the language. Find out why some people continue to be difficult to understand and the important role of intonation. Say It With Gestures Our bodies send messages that speak volumes about us--what we are feeling and thinking at the time, how comfortable and professional we appear. Learn more about our body language and gestures and what we can do to improve the "look." Tackle Speech and Voice Problems that Hold You Back Speaking clearly in business settings is an essential skill for everyone. Some people don't like the way they sound and others have to repeat themselves frequently. Learn about ten different problems many people encounter every day in business communications. Talk Like a Pro with These Techniques Speaking like a credible professional requires us to polish the little things in speech and voice. Learn about one area of speech that seems insignificant but creates a lot of impact if developed. Talk Like A Pittsburgher or NOT! If you've heard it once, you heard it a thousand times: Pittsburghese gets heads turned but not because it sounds professional! Yes, it is unique and it is interesting but there are enough nonstandard English problems with it that make the user sound unprofessional. Learn about Pittsburghese here.

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