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In the previous post on professional speaking, we focused on managing nervousness. This post will look at how to project your voice and speak clearly.

As a theatre actor, I was so nervous at the start of nearly every show. But over time, I learnt to be confident in front of audiences. Now, let me help you with your speaking.

As a theatre actor, I was so nervous at the start of nearly every show. But over time, I learnt to be confident in front of audiences. Now, let me help you with your speaking.

Formal meetings have a special vocabulary. Many of the words seem simple, but the meanings may be different than what you expect.

Formal meetings have a special vocabulary. Many of the words seem simple, but the meanings may be different than what you expect.

Communicating in English means you have to communicate not only in a new language, but also across a culture. That means more than just translating words and phrases. 

Communicating in English means you have to communicate not only in a new language, but also across a culture. That means more than just translating words and phrases. 

At first glance, sentences like, "Anyone can try it" and, "Everyone can try it" seem to mean the same thing. What's the difference?

At first glance, sentences like, "Anyone can try it" and, "Everyone can try it" seem to mean the same thing. What's the difference?

You’ve probably heard your teachers say, “Keep studying, it will be worth it in the long run!” Or, “Congratulations, you deserve it!” But what do these expressions really mean, and how can you use them in your own life?

You’ve probably heard your teachers say, “Keep studying, it will be worth it in the long run!” Or, “Congratulations, you deserve it!” But what do these expressions really mean, and how can you use them in your own life?

False friends are words from different languages that seem similar but are, in fact, not. The French president Emmanuel Macron made a famous mistake in 2017.

False friends are words from different languages that seem similar but are, in fact, not. The French president Emmanuel Macron made a famous mistake in 2017.

Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!

Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!

A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right? 

While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.

A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right? 

While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.

There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing. 

There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing. 

Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.