Simple Exercise to DRASTICALLY Improve Your Articulation! (#AskVinh Q&A Ep. 6)

In this week's episode of the #askvinh show, we're talking about how to get better at articulation and why your accent ISN'T the problem. I also share a powerful practice to become a better storyteller, how to become more familiar with high stakes situations such as interviews and presentations, AND why it's important to pause before responding to someone's question.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - An Exercise to Improve Articulation
02:31 - The Secret to Become a Better Storyteller
05:18 - Getting Better At High Stakes Conversations
08:47 - How To Pause Without Feeling Awkward

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[dameanvil]

- [00:00] 🗣 Your accent might not be the issue in communication; it could be your articulation.
- [01:59] 📖 Practice articulation by reading aloud for 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes at night, overemphasizing mouth and tongue movements.
- [02:31] 📚 Document emotionally impactful moments in your life as potential storytelling material to improve your storytelling ability.
- [05:18] 🌟 Familiarize yourself with high-stakes situations to perform better in them; expose yourself to such situations regularly.
- [08:49] ⏸ Pause before responding to questions to appear thoughtful and increase the perceived value of your response.

[KingJ-vq]

Me when I pause, instead of thinking of answering the question, am thinking of thinking , or thinking of what the person waiting for my response is thinking

[pendasarr]

hi, not sure why I did not found you before. This is a God send. I am doing this exercise now, and my face is so sore. I do have a french accent, I stutter sometimes and I speak softly, fast, and barely articulate. I am at risk of losing my kids in custody court, because the evaluator wrote she felt no emotions from me, no credibility, I sounded cold, and disinterested. Based on my speaking style, and being shy, introvert, She deducted that I didn't love my kids, did not offer them affection, and recommend the judge to give 90 per cent of the custody to my ex, who is much better communicator, a native english speaker, a long life trained salesman, and an extrovert.

This is why I want to work very hard to sound better, credible, charismatic, friendly, make a connection, learn breathing and not run out of breath. My goal is next time we go back to court, to sound like I truly feel inside, for my face, and body and voice to represent confidence, credibility, create an instant connection.

[AnindyaGhosh]

I am a Communication skill trainer and I JUST LOVE your videos. Keep up the good work

[atomicaaron]

I signed up for ur free course. I can’t wait to actually try and better myself for the first time.

[paulacesana]

Excellent advice! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤

[falcon]

I loved this Q and A session so much! Thank you for sharing this.

[KazieD]

Thats how we speak in Southern Africa 😂 we naturally emphasise all letters. Remember Nelson Mandela from South Africa?

[alisaberlinese]

So helpful, will try. Thank you, Vinh😊

[rajendertanwar]

Last example is LOL 😂

Great sir, thanks for clearing doubts ❤

[danielmiller]

When I pause, no matter how briefly, someone thinks that is their cue to start talking about something totally unreleated.

[PsychPatric]

Great analogy with Pokémon!
Are you soon coming to Europe? I would love to hear you on an event!

[kamleshchavan]

Please suggest name's of some books , which will help me in improving my English communication

[BonengKiyosaki]

wow that’s what I did, life in different culture and of course different language cause more flexibility on my tongue. that’s really heplful!

[joyceakhigbe]

This video is so resourceful. But the last example made me laugh out loud 😂😂

[akashgoel_iitmandi]

how much time will it take to show us difference in our articulation

[aryamahima]

That the problem with Indian languages. We have 49 vowels and consonants designed as per tounge, teeth, throat, lips movements. And it’s tough for me “not to sound” fee letters. Like “little” is “lil” for Americans. For me it’s LI-TT-LE with big sound of letter T.

[TraionBanres]

I just seen a ad about Legato and twinkle little stars

[lindabyrne]

My niece and nephew have terrible annunciation. They are 5 and 7 respectively. Can you suggest a solution for their age bracket? I am afraid they will start to have issues as they get older. Also, do you speak to Realtor groups?

[danielcianci]

When I purposely pause before responding, I tend to forget what I was about to say 🙄