Can I overcome my speech problems ? (adult female)
Hi
I have noticed certain patterns in my speech, that stress me out a little, such as:
my voice is often too quiet for people to make out
vowel sounds particularly e sounds are more difficult
I speak in a range of accents, people point this out and I feel awkward, drawing more attention to my speech, makes it more difficult to communicate due to anxiety
I find difficult to speak when put on the spot by a tutor for example
I find the interviews stressful, knowing that my tone of voice is something that the interviewer will be assessing
my speech is not usually problematic when talking about something I am passionate about (the accents might still be there but my tone/ pitch is better)
Is there any way I may improve my speech?
voice volume is also a problem for me. I too speak rather low voice.
You can record yourself reading something and then playing it back... re-record adjusting your voice volume until you get it to the range other's speak in and try to use that range in every day life.
I use that 'volume setting' when im at work but its never an automatic thing from that point onwards.
You can record yourself reading something and then playing it back... re-record adjusting your voice volume until you get it to the range other's speak in and try to use that range in every day life.
I use that 'volume setting' when im at work but its never an automatic thing from that point onwards.
I had never thought about this, this looks like a good idea, I will try it!
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I have the exact same problem as the OP, and it alone got me dinged in several job interviews, I later found out.
Any guidelines or tips for choosing a speech therapist? There are many kinds out there.
I have the exact same problem as the OP, and it alone got me dinged in several job interviews, I later found out.
Any guidelines or tips for choosing a speech therapist? There are many kinds out there.
I am not sure what you mean by different kinds of speech therapist. I live in the UK, as far as I know I can get an NHS one or go private? I have no idea how much it would cost though, any one know about this?
Tyri0n
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Joined: 24 Nov 2012
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I have the exact same problem as the OP, and it alone got me dinged in several job interviews, I later found out.
Any guidelines or tips for choosing a speech therapist? There are many kinds out there.
I am not sure what you mean by different kinds of speech therapist. I live in the UK, as far as I know I can get an NHS one or go private? I have no idea how much it would cost though, any one know about this?
Well, in the U.S. I think (?) they all would be private. I am not sure it makes much difference, though. By "types," I meant specialties.
Do you not have something like our insurance in the UK that can pay for private treatment?
I have the exact same problem as the OP, and it alone got me dinged in several job interviews, I later found out.
Any guidelines or tips for choosing a speech therapist? There are many kinds out there.
I am not sure what you mean by different kinds of speech therapist. I live in the UK, as far as I know I can get an NHS one or go private? I have no idea how much it would cost though, any one know about this?
Well, in the U.S. I think (?) they all would be private. I am not sure it makes much difference, though. By "types," I meant specialties.
Do you not have something like our insurance in the UK that can pay for private treatment?
Healthcare is free on the NHS, you pay for private but I would guess you are seen much faster and can choose who you see.
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