Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

Put the kettle on and your feet up – this is your space to read, learn and explore the world of verbal and non-verbal communication.

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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

How to Write a Wedding Speech: The Ultimate Guide

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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

3 Ways To Sound Confident Even When You’re Not

There’s no denying it - it’s been a bizarre year! And one of the most disconcerting aspects has to be the imposed isolation, shrinking our world down to government-stipulated bubbles. For 12 months, we’ve...

Written by Emma Serlin

The Significant Value of Values

Discovering and understanding our personal values can be one of the most powerful tools for creating and enjoying an empowered life.  (more…)

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A Celebration Of Voice – International Women’s Day

Monday 8th March 2021. International Women’s Day. (more…)

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9 Tips To Overcome Public Speaking Nerves

For many of us, being called upon to deliver a presentation to dozens or even hundreds of people is a daunting prospect. In fact, it’s well documented that we fear giving presentations more than...

Written by Emma Serlin

Spine-Tingling Speeches From Stage & Screen

Have you ever noticed how beautiful words and beautiful delivery can make one feel warm, happy, and in some little way delighted with the world. (more…)

Written by Emma Serlin

What is Intonation & How to Improve it

Intonation is about colour, melody and flow in speech. In short, it is the thing that breathes life into your communication. Therefore, if we are going to master one communication skill, getting the art...

Written by Emma Serlin

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