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10 Elements to Improve Spoken Communication:

10 elements to improve spoken communication:

Everyone wants to speak fluently. Everyone has a desire to speak as good as they can. Well: this is one of the arts of public speaking and to work on it is very simple. Here are some useful tips that enhance your spoken communication: 

  1. Clarity: Speaking clearly and enunciating each word can help ensure that your message is understood. This includes pronouncing each word distinctly and clearly, and avoiding slurring or mumbling.

  2. Tone: The tone of your voice can convey your emotions and intentions, and can affect how your message is received. It is important to be aware of your tone and adjust it appropriately to match the message you want to convey. A warm and friendly tone can help to build rapport, while a more assertive tone can help to convey authority and confidence.

  3. Pace: Speaking at a steady and moderate pace can help to keep your audience engaged and attentive. Speaking too fast can make it difficult for your audience to keep up, while speaking too slow can be boring and disengaging.

  4. Volume: Adjusting your volume appropriately can help to ensure that your message is heard, without being too loud or too soft. Speaking too softly can make it difficult for your audience to hear you, while speaking too loudly can be overwhelming and off-putting.

  5. Pitch: Varying your pitch can add emphasis and interest to your message, and can help to convey different emotions. Speaking in a monotone voice can be boring and unengaging, while varying your pitch can make your message more interesting and engaging.

  6. Grammar: Using correct grammar can help to ensure that your message is clear and easy to understand. This includes using proper sentence structure, verb tense, and subject-verb agreement. Avoiding common grammar mistakes such as run-on sentences or sentence fragments can also help to ensure that your message is clear and easy to follow.

  7. Vocabulary: Using a diverse and appropriate vocabulary can help to convey your message more effectively and can keep your audience engaged. Using technical jargon or obscure words that your audience may not understand can be confusing and disengaging, while using plain language that is easy to understand can help to ensure that your message is clear and effective.

  8. Confidence: Speaking with confidence and conviction can help to inspire trust and credibility in your message. This includes maintaining eye contact, speaking clearly and confidently, and projecting confidence in your body language.

  9. Body language: Your body language can convey your emotions and intentions, and can add emphasis and interest to your message. This includes maintaining good posture, using appropriate gestures, and maintaining eye contact.

  10. Listening: Effective spoken communication involves not only speaking, but also listening actively and responding appropriately to feedback and questions. This includes asking questions to clarify understanding, providing feedback to ensure that your message is being received as intended, and being open to feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Thanks for reading.

Be Prepared
Anik Verma 
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