Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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A Year in Review at London Speech Workshop

We sat down with CEO & Founder of London Speech Workshop, Emma Serlin, to chat about her highlights and challenges she's faced over the past year, as well as how LSW is fitting into...

Written by Emma Serlin

Time To Celebrate: We’re B Corp Certified!

We're thrilled to announce that London Speech Workshop is officially a B Corp. We’ve been working away behind the scenes and, after a challenging process, we couldn’t be prouder to share that we’ve met...

Written by Emma Serlin

That magical combination that we call eloquence

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Written by Emma Serlin

The 7 Seconds That Matter Most

In the same way that body language affects communication, first impressions affect communication, and can establish the entirety of a relationship. Humans are intrinsically programmed to shy away from situations that are uncomfortable, uncertain and...

Written by Emma Serlin

Here Are 5 Tips That Make For A Memorable Wedding Speech

Most of us are not natural or practised public speakers. And yet when you're given the honour of making a wedding speech, you're suddenly expected to engage hundreds of listeners and do eloquent and...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Soften An Accent (Without Losing It Altogether)

Accents are important. They are an intrinsic part of who we are. They are part of our heritage. They tell the story of our background and our culture. So, why would we want to...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Be Charming On Holiday

Sun, sea, sand… what about smiling, small talk and saying thank you! Of course it would be great if we had time to learn a new language and brush up on the local culture...

Written by Emma Serlin

Authentic Speech: What Does It Mean And Why Should You Care? (New Template)

We all know what inauthentic communication looks and sounds like. Whether it’s a politician from an elite background trying to mimic a Northern working class accent to “get on the voters’ level”, or a...

Written by Emma Serlin

5 Ways to Help You Present Effectively at Expos

Expos have long been an opportunity for businesses and nations alike to discuss global trends from the metaverse to nanotechnologies. No matter how big or small the topic, presenting to a global audience can...

Written by Emma Serlin

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