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Is this the end of interesting programmes on British TV?
We've recently blogged about The Great British Hairdresser on E4 which is now drawing to a close. Gemma's old friend (& hairdresser) Daniel Granger has done particularly well from the series, increasing the influx of new clients to his Northampton salon as well as...
Can you erradicate an accent?
This is a highly debated area and many people agree that it is difficult to completely erradicate your accent. However i am currently working with Charlotte O'Sullivan, an actress born and raised in Spain who moved to the UK a few years ago. To talk to her, you would...
What would it be like to have no voice?
Our voices are our most powerful tools for communication. Can you imagine what life would be like without it? I came across an article online whilst undertaking our ongoing vocal research. It tells the tragic story of Al Keneda who lost his larynx to cancer sixteen...
The Year of Communication
2011 is the National Year of Communication and is designed to increase awareness of the importance of speech, language and communication for everyone. The Department of Education appointed Jean Gross to be the Communication Champion and the project is supported by BT....
Rhetoric
Rhetoric is defined as the following: the art of science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech. the study of the effective use of language. the ability to use language effectively....
Glossophobia – Fear of Public Speaking
The word glossophobia comes from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. It's often associated in theatrical circles with stage fright. It can be extremely debilitating, especially if you are required to speak to collected groups of...