Public Speaking for Non-Native English Speakers

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Get the guidance you need for confident public speaking as a non-native English speaker.

Syllabus

1. Accent, Identity, and Listener-Friendly Speech

Public speaking for non-native English speakers
It’s not an accent, it’s an identity
Accent bias is real
Defeating accent bias: Part 1
Defeating accent bias: Part 2
How English speakers listen
Listener friendly speech
Chapter one overview

2. Step-by-Step Guide for Confident Speaking

Confidence through scripting
Why "scoring" your script matters
Respelling, or scoring for pronunciation
Confidence through focus words
Confidence through pitch
Three inflections to know: Part 1
Three inflections to know: Part 2
Scoring for inflection
Varying your pace
Confidence through power
How to sound spontaneous (even while reading)
Chapter 2 summary

3. Resources and Strategies

Introduction to speaking resources
Use speech-to-text to develop your script
Tools to clarify your content
BoldVoice: An AI-powered pronunciation app
The ICAO alphabet: A tool for clarity
Speaking anxiety for non-native speakers
How to reduce speaking anxiety: Part 1
How to reduce speaking anxiety: Part 2
4-7-8 breathing exercise

Taught by

Strictly Speaking Group and Peter Novak

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