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How much time does it take to learn this?

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It depends on your starting off point. If you are already an educated, literate person, it will take less time than if you have a lot of vocabulary to learn, or if you have to "unlearn" a lot of poor speaking habits.

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I'm told my voice sounds small. How do I make it sound mature?

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Try reading a long book aloud. Practice using a big voice and imagine the sound coming from your belly instead of your throat or chest.

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How can I improve my confidence level?

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Watch Amy Cuddy on YouTube's TED Talks: "Fake it till you make it." She has some very simple and effective ways of substantially increasing your confidence. This article may also help: how to be more confident .

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What will be the greeting?

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Good (morning, afternoon, evening) I'm _____________, ______________(station call letters, podcast name, newscast name) news time is ________________. Stories trending this hour....

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How should I hold my head and shoulders?

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Make sure that your shoulders are thrown back, but not so much that you appear proud. Put your chin up and make eye contact with the camera.

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How many words per minute should I aim for?

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Record your favorite news announcers, and count the words they say in one minute. If you are getting your news from the internet, you can use a free program called "Audacity" to record the voice, for more accuracy.

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What is the basic thing that a news reporter says when introducing the channel?

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They usually state their name and what channel they are from, for example, "This is [your name], reporting live on [channel]."

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How could I be a good presenter when I present breaking news?

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Use the same technique shown in this article, and remember your posture. Sit up straight, don't slouch. Speak clearly and don't show that you are nervous. Simple body gestures can bring out passion in your voice. Don't forget to smile slightly!

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How can I improve my voice? Does my height have any effect on whether I can be a TV reporter?

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To improve your voice, practice. No, your height will not have an effect. Usually TV cameramen know to change the height of the camera to compensate for the height of the reporter.

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Are there courses for talking like a TV anchor?

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You can look into broadcasting schools that specialize in broadcasting, production audio/video, and engineering. You can also just watch the news more, pay attention, and then practice.

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I feel confident while practicing, but not in front of others. How can I change this?

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Try to practice in front of your friends or family to feel a little bit more confidence.

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My voice doesn't sound nice, can I read on TV?

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If that's a career you're serious about, get an education in broadcasting and try your best. You can always take voice lessons to improve the quality of your voice.

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Is my height a factor in becoming a reporter?

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No, your height shouldn't have any effect on your ability to be a reporter.

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How do I become a TV anchor?

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There is a wikihow article on how to become a TV anchor. You will probably need a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism as well as some experience with your college's radio or TV station. If you already have a career in a different field, look for an internship to get some hands-on experience and think about what skills you have that could be helpful. Brush up your resume, make a reel of your work, and apply for jobs.

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How to keep the ''ss'" from sound like hissing sound and the "P" sound. Help please. Thank you.

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The problem might be your microphone. Many inexpensive microphones make the "ss" and "p" sounds pop and hiss. Try playing around with your microphone's settings or using an audio editing software to make your recording sound more professional.

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What are the best positions to stand and sit in to speak clearly with a nice voice while presenting the news? Are there other formal ways to say good morning?

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Stand up straight with your shoulders back and look straight forward into the camera. Hold notes in your hand, or come up with some gestures to emphasize the story. Stick with "good morning" as a greeting.

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