Speaking drill videos

One habit per video, about a minute each. Watch once, then do it along with her, out loud. When you are done, try a scored drill and hear the difference in your own voice.

60-second voice warm-up

A cold voice sounds tight and nervous. Give it sixty seconds before any test or interview. Do it with her.

Chest voice, not throat

A thin, pushed voice comes from the throat. A calm, full voice comes from the chest. Here is the drill.

The pause drill

Rushing makes you sound nervous. Pausing makes you sound sure.

One sentence, 5 meanings

In English, the word you stress changes the meaning. Say each one out loud.

th / v / w

Thin or tin. Vest or west. How to make each sound, with minimal pairs.

End your sentences strong

If your voice goes up at the end, a statement sounds like a question. Here is how to sound sure.

Start from the belly

Say aah. If it squeezes in your throat, your voice is starting in the wrong place.

Hum ladder

Hand on your chest. Hums, mmms, ngs, then open aahs. Feel the buzz move down for a fuller, warmer voice.

Try a scored drill60-second warm-up