Speaking Blog
This Speaking Blog is a journal that keeps you informed of any updates and additions to my site. It.......
lets you know when new articles have been added,
informs you when new informative speech topics have been written,
points out books, courses and other learning aids you might miss.
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Mar 16, 2018
Acting Shakespeare
Acting Shakespeare is as easy as any other acting, infact it's probably easier
Jan 25, 2018
Show and Tell
Children from all around the world are having to present a Show and Tell at school
Jan 25, 2018
Bible Reading
Bible Reading in church needs the same skills as reading aloud any good literature and is a skill that anyone can master with confidence. Giving a bible reading should be enjoyable.
Jan 18, 2018
Voice for online lecturers
Improve your voice and presentation skills for recording online video lectures such as Udemy lectures
Dec 07, 2017
New Year's Resolution
Make gaining confidence when speaking yor New Year's Resolution in 2018
Jul 04, 2017
Online courses
A summary of my available courses to improve your speaking or acting or writing of poetry
Jul 07, 2016
Elocution in Portugal
Improve your confidence when speaking English or indulge in your love of Poetry or Shakespeare
Nov 16, 2014
Continuing professional Development
Continuing professional Development - being able to speak clearly and confidently improves both your professional and personal life.
Aug 11, 2014
Speech Festivals and Exams
Speech Festivals and Exams.LAMDA, Trinity, New Era and Victoria College are the main examining boards in the UK and most large towns have speech festivals.
May 04, 2014
Elocution DVD The Basics
This elocution DVD shows you how to speak clearly with expression. This is all the information that would be covered in the first two private one to one lessons
Feb 14, 2014
Victoria College Exams
Victoria College was founded in 1890 and is an independent examination body. I enter pupils for the Speech and Drama section
Nov 30, 2013
New Era Academy
New Era Academy exams can be taken in various subjects and UCAS points are available.
What people say about me .....
You are a "Guru" (teacher) in the true sense of the word, as you impart and share your knowledge in totality, and I'm lucky to have you as a teacher. Kavita.
'....explained everything professionally well and honest she gave very good useful tips and has this unique charm and engaging voice that soothes my fears of always being afraid to speak to others because they might judge me and she was thoroughly precise and to the point and she gave quite a lot of useful longevity tips for everyday use. IMPRESSIVE 5 STARS!!' Laurie , Aug 2018
I’m lucky enough to have had some elocution classes with Serena face-to-face some years ago in Bournemouth. Having English as a second language I used Serena’s knowledge and professionalism to help me, at first, to understand that an accent can be a part of your character and this gives your speech some flavour. The important bit is to understand and learn how to speak every single word clearly, with a good pace, with high and lows which make your speech interesting. It was enlightening, and now I have found online all those wonderful classes with a genuine English lady. This is priceless. Thank you Serena! - Newton, Feb 2018
What people say about my courses
'Recommend to all speakers of the English Language who wish to improve or correct their pronunciation. The Teacher has a great way of explaining concepts and the reasons why a pronunciation should be correctly pronounced in a certain way. I like the tutor's way of teaching,which is a traditional style,that has substance and clarity. Video and Audio quality is very good.' - Shaun, Aug 2018
'I had a mumbling issue which led me to go to a speech therapist and pay £100 per session, after losing £200 and still not having a solution, I came across this course and I had quickly found the solution to my problem. Over and above that, I got a lot more out of this course, more than anything a real enlightenment as to how I speak, how that comes across and how I can improve my speech to get better outcomes out of conversations and speeches. Thank you Serena.' Reuben, Aug 2018