What pace should we use to reach our audience in various situations, and how can we improve our communication using variations of pace? Christine explains how variations of speed, accented syllables, consideration of our listener and our environment can all affect proficiency of communication when it comes to pace. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Speaking too slowly causes a sense of monotony and boredom to the listener. The points being made may not be heard as a result. I often have to speed up YouTube videos.
• Speaking too fast becomes garbled and hard to follow, losing your audience and creating irritation or even insult.   
• The choice of pace is affected by how we feel. When we are excited we speak faster, when less energised we talk more slowly, with less enthusiasm. 
• Consonant clusters, new and borrowed words and phrases make articulation difficult when speaking a different language. 
• Consider the acoustics of the room you are going to speak in before deciding on pace. Think about the people in your audience, their language, age and capacity.
• Consider consistency in your rhythm, slower for the more important words and faster for prepositions and articles.  

BEST MOMENTS 

‘I’m referring to pace in English. In a future episode, we will explore the fascinating features of pace across languages.’

'Speaking rate needs to be adjusted to different audiences. When we're not used to certain accents, our brains can't process what's being said as quickly.'

‘We can also show when we are being reflective or trying to remember something by using a slower rate.’ 

‘You’re Polish, used to speaking to Germans. Your German counterparts are used to your accent and speaking pace. Then, you go into an American company to talk to people in Southern America. On top of not being used to your accent or rhythm, they may have an unconscious bias that fires immediate judgement when you speak.’  

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

Welcome to Connected Communication, a podcast series for anyone who has to communicate in English across languages and cultures. Join Christine, and guests, as they delve into the magical power of the voice, bias and the brain, and the role the world around us plays in shaping how we communicate. Transform your career by cultivating confident English communication techniques. New episodes, challenges and quests every Tuesday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, rate and review if you enjoy it. Communicate to connect today!

ABOUT THE HOST

Christine Mullaney is a certified brain-based coach, English teacher, examiner and trainer, and the founder of Language Courage Coaching, offering services in English Pronunciation and Communication, Public Speaking & Presentation, Intercultural Communication, Empowerment and Personal Development Coaching.

Her content blends over 25 years of training and practice in speech & drama, English teaching, public speaking, and customer service with her new-found love, neuroscience. It is designed to pump your dopamine, unblock fear and shatter shame, while nurturing natural confidence, courageous beliefs and new behaviours. 

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