what are some good exercises i can do do help my speaking skills?
2007-11-28 10:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by mind gypsie 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Read books, and use a dictionary to get definitions of words you aren't sure of. Practicing reading aloud. And practice speaking in front of a mirror.
2007-11-28 10:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Shayna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend a book called "Hartrampf's Vocabulary Builder". It is similar to, but better than, a thesaurus. Look it up on Amazon.com to see what it's all about. I got lucky and found a copy for $0.50 at a library sale.
If you want to become more articulate, then keep a mental note of the subjects or areas of conversation that give you trouble and leave you at a loss for words. Look up a word related to the idea that you are struggling to express. You should then be able to find just the right word or words that you need.
This is superior to merely looking up random vocabulary words because you will be looking up words out of necessity. The "need to know" will motivate you to remember the words since you will begin using them right away out of necessity. Just looking up random words results in you forgetting most of them because you often don't really need those words. For every word that you look up, ensure that you look up as many related words as you can. Isolated facts are not as easily remembered as those that you link to other, related information.
2007-11-28 19:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Fish Stick Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Genny. Toastmasters is the most inexpensive and effective way to improve your speaking skills. You get as much practice as you want, and you get constructive evaluations of your performances. And even better, you meet positive, supportive people who are working on the same thing you're working on. Good luck.
2007-11-28 18:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find some books to read aloud and exercise the speaking part of your brain ;) Read a little bit every night before bed.
2007-11-28 18:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join Toast Masters.
2007-11-28 18:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by bornfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as Genny said, Toasmasters is very good. I also googled "enunciating" and found this website:
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/speakforsuccesscourse/a/speechlesson1.htm
Hope it helps. Take care and happy talking!
2007-11-28 18:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good morning friend,
speak shows 'u' r cliche,Mainers, costumes.
articulate is come from our education,where we are live Inga,to
who me wit us or talking or any activities its count.
try to talk lo-level its all ways nice. by experience we will learn.
all-the best.
2007-11-28 19:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋