Speak English with Confidence
Why is it important to speak well?
Speaking English well is as important as writing it well. It projects a confident, polished and professional image. Good speakers are not identified by their accent, but by the way they manage their articulation, their speech patterns, and their voices.
Having a grasp of good spoken English is not only important for speaking clearly - it is also necessary for speakers to better understand the English that they hear.
For example, many people feel a little uncomfortable speaking with a native speaker of English. This is usually because they cannot understand what the native speaker is saying; in other words, the native speech pattern is unfamiliar to them.
What do you gain from this two-day workshop?
In this workshop, you will learn and practice each sound of the English language in the phonetics system. This equips you with the tool to determine how words should be pronounced.
On top of that, you will also listen to and learn the implications of different speech patterns. You can then improve your own speech patterns to speak more clearly and confidently.
Detail
| Date: |
12 Jun 2012 - 13 Jun 2012 21 Aug 2012 - 22 Aug 2012 |
| Duration: |
2, day(s) 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fee: | $720.00 |
| Venue: | TBC |
Fee includes a pronunciation dictionary with CD-ROM, a training workbook, lunch and refreshments.
Fees are subjected to prevailing GST of 7%
For more information, please contact JobsDB Learning at 65788111 or email to learning@jobsdb.com.sg
Payment must be made before the commencement of the workshop. No cancellation is allowed 7 days prior to workshop.
Outline
How Do We Speak?
The speech mechanism – what it is, and how to care for it
Common speech faults and how to overcome them
Improving and optimising your speaking voice
Phonetics
Phonics and Phonetics - what's the difference?
The phonetics system and how it works
Understanding the schwa sound
Speech Patterns
Linking in sentences
Word stress
Sentence stress and weak forms
Intonation patterns and their implications
Using contracted forms in spoken English
Avoiding Common Speaking Problems
Commonly mispronounced words
Speaking too fast
Common grammar mistakes to avoid
Using Singlish inappropriately
Understanding the causes of Singlish
Testimonials
I would just like to say how much I enjoyed your course last week. Understanding how to use the phonetic alphabet is a skill that will be very useful in my research.
I found the course materials stimulating and the exercises were not easy, even for a native speaker. It was good to test my knowledge and it highlighted areas of communication that I may have taken for granted. I also enjoyed the enthusiasm of the other class participants.
Ms Charmayne Highfield-Goodwin
BBus MCom Grad Cert Univ Teach & Learn FCPA
PhD Student - Charles Sturt University
I have learnt that proper pronunciation and tone do make a difference. I will speak confidently and professionally when conducting corporate orientation and interviews.
HR Executive,
Singapore National Eye Centre Pte Ltd
I have gained from the programme, especially on the dictionary usage. The skills learnt will help me to be more aware when speaking with others.
Managing Director,
Fusion Clad Precision Technology Pte Ltd
Objectives
Understand the speech mechanism, and how to care for and use it to the best advantage.
Learn the phonetics system and practise the sound of each phoneme.
Understand the main features of speech patterns, which include factors like linking, stress, and intonation.
Know how speech patterns can affect the message.
Know how to avoid common grammar mistakes in spoken English.
Know how to avoid Singlish in spoken English.