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English 25 Public

Strategies for repairing communication breakdowns due to articulation/speech.

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Something someone might say if they didn't hear you.

What?

Something someone might say if they want you to repeat yourself.

Say it again.

How someone might look if they didn't hear you correctly.

Confused

Speaking softly makes it hard for people to hear you. Speaking _____ can help.

Louder

When you speak, you should say all the _____ in your words.

Sounds

I shouldn't speak fast, I should speak _____

slowly

I need to put these between my words...

pauses

I can help my communication partner by picking new _____ to use.

words

You say, "I like your shirt" to a friend. They give you a weird look. What should you do?

Repeat yourself in a different way (e.g., "cool shirt"); use gestures; speak louder

True or False: using gestures helps others to understand your message.

True

True or False: You should pay attention to how clear your speech sounds

True

How does slow rate help?

Talking with a slower rate will give your tongue, lips, and teeth time to "get into position" while giving your listeners more time to process your words

How does exaggerating your sounds help?

It makes your speech more clear

How does increased volume help?

Stronger voices with controlled air flow ensure you have enough breath to finish your though, so you're not racing to get your words out.

How does pausing and phrasing help?

Pausing at natural points in conversations (eg. commas, periods) helps slow the rate of speech and makes the speech flow more naturally.

How does taking deep breaths help?

Taking deep "belly" breaths during your pauses helps give you a strong well-supported sound.