Talking

Many are not aware of these skills even when they use themproperly, but when used and improved upon they can make up forshortfalls in a non-broadcast voice. Likewise, they are essential skillsto perfect even if you do have a TV-friendly voice.INFLECTIONFigure out what you are saying and how you want it delivered. Ifyou want to come across as more confident (for whatever reason),practice how to end a sentence on a downward inflection. If youwant to use surprise in your voice or exude excitement, learn howto end the sentence on an upward inflection.PROJECTIONMany people get confused between projection and volume, and thetwo are very different. Projection can help with improving volume,but its main purpose is to ease the strain on your voice while stillallowing those listening to fully hear and understand you.ENUNCIATIONIt sounds simple, but open your mouth wider. It will help you enunciatemuch better, and if you find yourself tripping over words whentalking quickly, opening your mouth and extending your jaw willhelp you with this. You can also improve enunciation by breathingbetter and for example just before you start on what you think willbe a long period of fast talking.Remember that it isn’t just your mouth or your vocal chords butalso your tongue control that matters when enunciating properly. Ifyou work to keep it wider and flatter, this will also help.You can also try standing up, something many of today’s commentatorsoften do as this allows you to open your lungs wider and be39