Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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5 Nonverbal Job Interview Tips

The prospect of a job interview is a daunting one, no matter if it's your first one or your 100th one. We can do all the preparation we want - from researching the company’s...

Written by Emma Serlin

Is Olympic Presenter Alex Scott’s “Working Class” Accent An Issue?

With the Olympics comes hours and hours of commentating, and we salute these hard-working individuals who manage to communicate the journeys of our favourite athletes to us so beautifully, while we pretend to be...

Written by Emma Serlin

What We Can Learn From Cinematic Wedding Speeches?

In our recent post, The Ultimate Wedding Speech Guide  we offered a wealth of valuable hints and tips around what you should and should not say and indeed do when asked to give a speech...

Written by Emma Serlin

4 Pronunciation Tips To Soften A French Accent

Ahh the beautiful French language… it conjures up images of romance, beauty and charm. As a Francophone in an English-speaking country, you’ve probably been complimented on your attractive accent countless times - it’s commonly...

Written by Emma Serlin

8 Communication Life Hacks We Can Learn From Elite Athletes

Wow, what a year of sporting activity 2021 is turning out to be! Whether you’re a hardcore football fan, an annual Wimbledon club member or just flick the telly on for your favourite Olympics...

Written by Emma Serlin

Post-Pandemic: 8 Communication Tips For Returning To The Office

Over the past year, we’ve all had to adjust to the virtual workplace and the challenges that come with it – from being interrupted on Zoom calls with Internet latency to missing out on...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Write A Wedding Speech: The Ultimate Guide

It’s been said that a successful wedding speech should make the guests laugh and cry in equal measure, which is what makes the best ones so powerful. It also explains why more than half...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Speak More Eloquently – 5 Tips To Try

Have you ever listened to a brilliant speaker and thought wow, this is amazing? Similar to hearing a piece of great music - it can fill us with joy and we remember the message...

Written by Emma Serlin

6 Common Speech Habits To Avoid In A Job Interview

You've come dressed with a smile, you're wearing the appropriate attire, and you've nailed the firm handshake. Congratulations! You've passed phase one of the interview process (and that alone is an important phase!).  ...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Enunciate Better & Stop Mumbling

Mumbling is when you don’t speak clearly or loudly enough, and it can be difficult for whomever you are speaking to, to hear your words and understand what you are saying. It’s a common...

Written by Emma Serlin

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