Pronunciation and self-presentation for speakers of other languages

Demonstrate an awareness of the body and its effect on the voice.
Establish a personal programme to develop relaxation and vocal release.
Develop improved breath capacity and support, resonance, pitch range and articulation.
Communicate and interact with confidence and fluency in both formal and informal situations.

Hand-outs are supplied by the tutor.
Please wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes and bring a small hand-mirror; a note-book and pen. (Library membership is free and recommended.)
Suggested reading:
‘Your Voice and How to Use it Successfully’: Cicely Berry
‘The Right to Speak’: Patsy Rodenburg
‘The Voice Book’: Michael McCallion.

Group, pair and individual work exploring personal key issues through improvisation and role-play.
Individual presentation of a variety of prepared material – either read, or spoken from memory: subject matter to be negotiated with individual feedback and notes. You will be encouraged from day one to analyse and support your fellow students’ work through positive feed-back and constructive criticism.

As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.