Q&A for How to Speak Clearly

Modeling speech and language for your child is really helpful. Reading with them from an early age, explaining how things work and why you're doing certain things, and playing with your child every day are all great opportunities to model healthy speech. Also understand that there are going to be times where you're going to want to take a break and not model speech, and that's okay. You're only human. You can't be modeling speech and language 100% of the time.

Practice! Try vocal warmups, read poetry out loud, or say tongue twisters. You can even practice adding intonations to the warmups to help you convey different intentions, like if you want to come across as more persuasive or charming.

Google the pronunciation and keep on saying them over and over until you get them down.

It may be because you get nervous all the time. Or, if you think it's not this reason, then it may be due to your personal makeup or the way that you feel it easiest to express yourself. The suggestions in this article should help you somewhat.

You may be shy or nervous. Pause and arrange your thoughts before you begin speaking.

Maybe you're just rushing to get to your point in a hurry. It might also be a self-esteem issue, deep down you're afraid your opinion isn't worth listening to. It is and you should try to have more confidence. Also, try opening your mouth really wide when you talk, forcing you to push more air through it, in turn making a louder noise. Singers use this a lot to enunciate their words. It might look a bit odd, so practice in the mirror first.

Practice talking to anyone in your family or one of your friends who is already fluent in English. When you're surrounded by people who speak English fluently, it perfects your own use of the language. Plus, you can watch a lot of English TV shows, listen to English music so that you can understand every word of it and you can watch YouTube videos.

To speak loudly: use your diaphragm--the muscle right below your rib cag--and project your voice to the back of the room you are speaking in. In other words, speak from your gut. To speak clearly: enunciate every syllable, and remember to hit the consonants at the end of each word. Tongue twisters make great practice.

Keep your goal in mind. I make a small note of why I am working so hard and what for. This helps me keep focused on the work. It's also beneficial to meditate briefly before any study session to increase concentration.

Practice tongue twisters. Talk slowly and assertively and take pride in your speech.

Stammering is often triggered by nervousness. Allow yourself to take a deep breath and think about what you're going to say before you say it.

This article has some great suggestions: how to improve your grammar .

Improve your vocabulary so that you can use specific words to describe something perfectly.

Follow the steps in this article, and read novels, essays and articles of a high caliber. That should help increase your vocabulary.

Before you speak, take a deep breath and slow down.

Keep a diary always with you with usual words, and try to repeat and use while in conversation. Always remember all those words, and it will surely help you.

It probably would, but you need to continue practicing, even when you are done reading.

Get a full hearing test. "Background Noise" is a distracting trigger for many loud speakers. Practice readjusting your speaking volume (esp. during a conflict or disagreement). Maintain your focus on the listener. (Avoid thinking ahead!) Practice listening skills, and reading aloud clearly with emphasis instead of increasing speech speed or volume. Breathe steadily and calmly; don't rush. Avoid self-deprecating thoughts: progress takes time.

Research the matter you will be speaking on thoroughly, and practice your speech many times all the way through.

Start with general conversation. Ask a common question like "How are you?" and talk about the weather, sports, etc. If you can spend a few minutes on small talk, it'll help you start conversations on other topics.

It depends, there are many different British accents associated with different regions. If you mean Received Pronunciation, the "Queen's English," then try keeping your tongue close to the top of your mouth and keep your teeth close together. There's an article here with more tips.

Breathe. Practice it in the mirror. Write it down and study it. Pretend as though you are speaking to a dear friend. Remember to slow down when you are talking and take the speech one word at a time. Speak up and speak clearly. Don't rush and don't forget that they've all been in your shoes before.

Practice always makes perfect. Practice by yourself in the mirror and record yourself to hear it out. If you do not like what you hear, keep trying until you are satisfied.

Take lots of deep breathes, and rehearsing what you want to say in your head might help.

Practice reading long words slowly and then more quickly. Also practice saying syllables.

Try to speak slowly and clearly, and use simple words, as if you were talking to a young child.

Changing habits takes a lot of hard work. They are only as effective as you make them. If no progress is being made, it may be helpful to see an expert such as a speech- language pathologist who specializes in voice, elocution, articulation or accent reduction.

Often it helps to be accountable to someone other than yourself in something that requires practice and hard work. Make an appointment with a speech-language pathologist. An expert can not only help keep you accountable to your practice but also provide insight into your specific situation.

Think about what you want to explain, don't just blurt it out, imagine yourself saying it in a clear and composed way, and then say it. If you speak quietly or mumble, practice speaking clearly and carefully at home. Read a lot of things out loud to develop a clear speaking voice. And don't be afraid to talk to people: they will listen and be helpful if you speak clearly to them.