Craigboy2 Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 (edited) I seem to have a mumbling problem and sometime I'm misunderstood so can any one recommend any books on articulation and enunciate (preferably both in one book)? Edited June 25, 2006 by Craigboy2 "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf
LadyCrimson Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Haven't read it myself but amazon readers seem to like it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/053452354...glance&n=283155 I tend to be a bad articulator myself, but I think it's because my nose is always clogged from allergies. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
kirottu Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Or just say you This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
metadigital Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Say what you mean,and Mean what you say. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
LadyCrimson Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 If you say what you mean and no one hears it.. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Atreides Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 It's the thought that counts. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Judge Hades Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 I seem to have a mumbling problem and sometime I'm misunderstood so can any one recommend any books on articulation and enunciate (preferably both in one book)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Watch a lot of British television: Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, Are You Being Served. Emulate the speech paterns of the primary characters at all times. It will cure you right away.
Enoch Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 You might do better to take a public speaking class. Most community colleges in the U.S. offer them occasionally. Live feedback from listeners has got to be more effective than just reading about it in a book.
Craigboy2 Posted June 25, 2006 Author Posted June 25, 2006 (edited) I seem to have a mumbling problem and sometime I'm misunderstood so can any one recommend any books on articulation and enunciate (preferably both in one book)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Watch a lot of British television: Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, Are You Being Served. Emulate the speech paterns of the primary characters at all times. It will cure you right away. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I live in the U.S., if I start talking with a thick British accent than I'll be in even deeper than I am now. Edited June 25, 2006 by Craigboy2 "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf
Draken Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Say what you mean,andMean what you say. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent. :ph34r: Seriously, only like, three people can touch my body
Hurlshort Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 You might do better to take a public speaking class. Most community colleges in the U.S. offer them occasionally. Live feedback from listeners has got to be more effective than just reading about it in a book. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed. I'm sure they have some sort of public speaking club in your area. It's always good to have a group to help you along.
metadigital Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 I live in the U.S., if I start talking with a thick British accent than I'll be in even deeper than I am now. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, I doubt whether you could handle all the attention from females that would result from speaking in a foreign English accent. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Blarghagh Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Haven't read it myself but amazon readers seem to like it.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/053452354...glance&n=283155 I tend to be a bad articulator myself, but I think it's because my nose is always clogged from allergies. Ditto, and I also have a slight lisp.
metadigital Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Don't worry, James Earl Jones had a speach problems as a child ... OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Cantousent Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Join Toastmasters. I've never had a problem speaking in front of folks myself, but I know folks who've joined the group and it has helped their speaking considerably. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
metadigital Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 And speechmaking is FUN! OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Walsingham Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Speechmaking is not fun. It's nervewracking. Anyway I too had a problem with this. I've been improving things by just speaking really loudly. And singing a lot. Actually I'm not sure what lesson you should take from this... .. ah yes. Don't ask Walsingham sensible questions. You could also try listening to the BBC online. It's free and entertaining. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
thepixiesrock Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 I guess my 'r' comes out sounding kind of like an 'rw' Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Judge Hades Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 I live in the U.S., if I start talking with a thick British accent than I'll be in even deeper than I am now. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually the accents will merge and you would have a more Maine/Bostonian accent.
Craigboy2 Posted June 25, 2006 Author Posted June 25, 2006 I guess my 'r' comes out sounding kind of like an 'rw' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same here and I don't know why... "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf
Draken Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 I guess my 'r' comes out sounding kind of like an 'rw' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "Am I rwight fellas? I mean, am I rwight?" My tongue was messed for the better part of my life and I had a slight lisp. Seriously, only like, three people can touch my body
metadigital Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Jonathan Woss? OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
thepixiesrock Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Some have told me it sounds like I'm from Boston, and others have told me it sounds like I'm British. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Darth Launch Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Only British people and Gwyneth Paltrow sound British [color=gray][i]OO-TINI![/i][/color]
thepixiesrock Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 You're a jerkface. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
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