Speaking Clearly provides practical, proven, and class tested methods for the Voice and Diction course. With over 35 years of experience, this team of authors successfully guides students through the obstacles of speech improvement.
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Jeffrey C. Hahner is an Associate Professor of Speech Communication Studies at Pace University in New York City. He earned his B.A. in Speech Science at Pace College, an M.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology at New York University, and has had additional graduate studies at New York University. Among the courses he has taught at Pace are Public Speaking, Voice and Diction, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Intercultural Communication. In 1994 he received the Dyson College Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition to teaching, he designs and conducts seminars, workshops, and courses for educational and corporate clients in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Martin A. Sokoloff is a Licensed Psychologist and Speech and Language Pathologist, residing in Cape Cod, Massachusetts after having retired from Pace University in 1987. He is involved in several capacities with the Academy for Lifelong Learning, a program for elderly citizens at Cap Cod Community College, as well as community activities.
Sandra L. Salisch has been a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist for over twenty years. In her private practice she specializes in accent reduction and voice therapy. She has taught voice and diction for over 20 years at the university level, while teaching in an undergraduate Speech Pathology and Audiology training program. She has worked as a speech consultant in industry.
Martin A. Sokoloff is a Licensed Psychologist and Speech and Language Pathologist, residing in Cape Cod, Massachusetts after having retired from Pace University in 1987. He is involved in several capacities with the Academy for Lifelong Learning, a program for elderly citizens at Cap Cod Community College, as well as community activities.
Sandra L. Salisch has been a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist for over twenty years. In her private practice she specializes in accent reduction and voice therapy. She has taught voice and diction for over 20 years at the university level, while teaching in an undergraduate Speech Pathology and Audiology training program. She has worked as a speech consultant in industry.
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76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
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My speech was getting sloppy--wasn't enunciating clearly & my mouth felt lazy. So I bought this book & CD set. I play the CDs in my car while commuting to & from work, & I find they are wonderful. The exercises involve repeating words that are grouped by vowel & consonant sounds, then progressing to repeating phrases, then to repeating sentences. The pace is fast (so you don't lose interest), the sentences are pretty complex (so you have to be attentive & not lazy) and there are are several CDs too, (so you don't get bored). Doing the CD exercises has definitely helped remove the marbles from my mouth, and to iron out certain bad habits I was getting into pronunciation-wise. I'm sure the book is great too, though I haven't used it yet (I picked this package mainly for the CDs, as I'm forever buying "Improve Your Speech" books & not doing much with them). I'm a native English speaker, so I've no idea how helpful this set would be to someone who is switching from another language.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Here is the clearest, must helpful book on articulation that I have ever read. Although the voice section is a bit weak, the diction section (4/5 of the book) contains clear placement information, common problems of misarticulation and solutions, and helpful drills. The judgment calls of the authors regarding standard and non-standard speech are astute. The authors know their material and can explain it clearly. A clearer, more informative text cannot be found. I only wish that they had either expanded the voice section or eliminated it and just accepted that this was a book on diction.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't realize before I used this book how many things I mispronounced, even though I am a native English speaker. This book really helped me work on many weaknesses in my diction. This belongs on the shelf of every actor and singer.
A reviewer recommended this book for speech therapists, but I would also recommend it for actors, singers, frequent public speakers, and for other people who use their voice professionally, and even for help with stuff like accent elimination.
This book also helped me learn IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), which I've found to be a tremendously helpful tool.
A reviewer recommended this book for speech therapists, but I would also recommend it for actors, singers, frequent public speakers, and for other people who use their voice professionally, and even for help with stuff like accent elimination.
This book also helped me learn IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), which I've found to be a tremendously helpful tool.
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I found this book to be remedial and bland. But then again, so was the TA who taught my class. Read Wikipedia and save yourself a hundred bucks.
Published 7 months ago by PickleInAPickle
i like it
The CDs cover has scratches, but it's fine, as soon as 4 CDs still look like new. The book is in good condition. Thank you.
Published 15 months ago by Kim Hoang
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This book and cd's are great, but after ordering it you will recieve a never ending stream of email ads and requests from Amzon trying to sell you more products, asking for reviews... Read more
Published on September 6, 2008 by Tin man
For beginners!
It wasn't what I waas looking for. I was hoping for a more advanced self-teaching book.
Published on June 26, 2007 by Brian L. Harrold
Speaking clearly - Clearly written - Clearly helpful
I used it for my Accent reducing classes at NYU. Takinng such a course can be challenging and it helps to have this comprehensive but not intimidating book. Read more
Published on February 7, 2002 by "phenix_books"
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