A person who expresses himself in an articulate way communicates the idea of having a wide culture and being particularly educated.
Steps
Step 1. Know the topic
Talk about topics that allow you to share your ideas and everything you know about a particular issue. Speaking to add something interesting will be appreciated by your interlocutors, while, if you speak only to make yourself heard, you will certainly not be frowned upon. If you're new to a topic, listen to those who know more than you and ask smart questions. Do your research but don't say anything if you are unsure of your real knowledge.
Step 2. Eliminate fillers, such as “uhm”, “uhm”, “type”, etc
Not only do they break the flow of a sentence, they also make it less understandable. A non-verbal break is definitely better. If you are looking for the right word, a non-verbal pause, inserted correctly, gives the interlocutor a feeling of depth. And confirm your control over your thoughts.
Step 3. Think before you speak
Doing so will allow you to eliminate verbal pauses and avoid uttering nonsense sentences.
Step 4. Expand your vocabulary
Using synonyms creates interest and spice up your speech. Reading is undoubtedly useful in this regard. When you find a word you don't know, look it up in the dictionary right away.
Step 5. Avoid slang and contraction, especially when writing
Step 6. Make good use of grammar
If you have any doubts, open the grammar book or do an internet search.
Step 7. Work on conciseness
Nobody likes to listen to vague speeches. Your sentences must be rich in content but, at the same time, short, or you will lose the attention of the interlocutor. Start the sentence from the main point and develop it around a specific theme.
Step 8. Be patient
Changing the way you express yourself takes time and effort.
Advice
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If you really can't get rid of verbal pauses, think before you open your mouth, enrich your vocabulary and use less slang, don't despair! Do this exercise: read a book or newspaper aloud and assimilate phrases, words and expressions.
To make articulate speeches, however, always look for words you don't know and practice your diction. Reading aloud will allow your brain to get used to a new way of expression and will allow you to improve your diction. Either way, practice is essential to get good results
- If you can, take a diction class.
- Stay informed on current events and read books on various topics. Doing so is not mandatory but it is very useful. What is the use of knowing how to speak if you have nothing to say?
- Enriching your vocabulary will help you say goodbye to annoying verbal pauses.
- Be aware of the difference between being articulate and trying to sound polite. In fact, using big words indicates that you have a good culture, while using words that everyone can understand means that you can speak in an articulate manner.
Warnings
- Don't swear, or you won't make a good impression on anyone.
- Don't be talkative. If you have nothing to say, stay silent, especially in the workplace: no one has ever complained about a meeting that was finished sooner than expected!
