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How do you talk clearly and loudly?

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Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a Vocal Therapist and Singing Voice Specialist. Amy is a licensed and board-certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

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Make sure that your vocal cords are healthy, because you don't want to push your voice if your vocal cords are inflamed or you have any laryngitis. If you are feeling sick, those aren't good times to use your voice loudly. But if your vocal cords are in good condition, a good way to project your voice is making sure that you're properly supporting your voice with breath and posture, and making sure that you're using proper breath control.

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My voice is quiet and not everyone hears me when I speak, but when I talk louder I feel like I'm shouting. What should I do about it?

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Try to focus on speaking more confidently, instead of more loudly. Also, take a deep breath before you start talking, all the way down into your belly. That will help your voice carry more loudly.

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How do I speak up in class loudly when the loudest and most popular kid in the school is my enemy?

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Don't let your insecurity stop you from joining in class discussions. If they try to intimidate you or bully you during class, talk to your teacher, a guidance counselor, or another trusted adult for advice.

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What do I do if my voice is very weak when in class but it's loud at home?

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That might mean that you don't feel confident in class. It can be hard to speak loudly when you're not feeling sure of yourself—so before you speak, give yourself a little pep talk, like "I'm smart and I know the answer to this question!"

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How do I talk more loudly without my voice cracking?

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Don't try to force your voice out. Instead, make it louder by breathing deeply and having good posture.

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How do I read loudly when reading in class?

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Take some deep breaths before starting to read. If you are too shy, try to imagine that you are in a room alone or speaking to someone whom you are comfortable with. This will boost both your confidence and voice.

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I am really shy, and it's hard for me to speak with confidence. How do I boost my confidence?

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First of all, ask this question to yourself: are my friends or classmates different from me? What I mean is that, if you notice that they do silly stuff, find out if people care about their attitude. If people are picky, it's most likely that they have something in common they love to discuss among themselves. If they aren't too picky, try to say something like an inside joke or make funny gestures. Boosting your confidence with jokes works most of the time. Following the steps from wikiHow should help you learn to speak louder and my suggestions should help you to be comfortable while speaking.

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How can I do this when I am shy?

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Pretend as if you know exactly what you're doing. Doing this will get rid of your insecurities for just a second. It'll get easier in time.

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What can I do if I am shy and always worried that people will laugh at me when I am up on stage?

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Find something to be confident in that doesn't depend on other people. Learn an instrument, practice painting, or study math. It may seem completely irrelevant, but when you know you're good at something that not everyone can do it gives you the confidence in yourself to say it doesn't matter how people see you.

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What do I do if my face goes red while I'm trying to speak loudly?

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You may be straining your voice too much. Practice speaking at a slightly lower volume, then work your way up to speaking more loudly.

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How do I make my soft voice louder?

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When your very shy and you think your speaking loud enough and people are telling your not, it’s because your used to yourself. So, to stop that, before talking take a deep breath and project your voice using that air. Pretend you got hit by a ball on your stomach and talking at the same time. FEEL CONFIDENT.

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How can I keep my voice from being shaky, feeble and too soft?

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To stop it from being shaky, just relax, keep calm and follow the steps in this article.

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Is it a must to match the volume of people around me?

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No. If you want to bring your friends' voice levels down, tell everyone you have something to tell them, then talk more quietly. You may find they adjust their voices to match yours.

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Why does my voice sound different?

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Your voice will always sound different to you than to other people who hear it - but that's not a bad thing.

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