It can be hard to speak slowly for young people whose first language isn't English. If you slow down more than is required, or alter your speech too much, your listener can feel patronised. On the other hand if you speak at natural speed, using all the same words as usual, it will sound like a bewildering stream of noise. This training by English Unlocked enables you to modify your speaking style in a way that’s just right for each young person.
Here are some of the things you will learn-
- How to declutter your speech
- The importance of clear word boundaries
- The value of silence
- How to communicate sensitively with each young person in a way that maintains their dignity
- A more intentional use of facial expressions, gestures and body language
- Why phrasal verbs confuse non native English speakers, and how to spot them.
- The problem with using idioms and metaphors
- How to give your listener the processing time they need
- When to rephrase, and when it's better not to.
