VOICE CARE

Key Reminders

Resist forcing the voice over background noise – don’t shout or

1 strain – PROJECT
using your breath support
2 Listening‖ includes lip reading

3 Have a ―talk-free‖ period every day

4 Maintain your liquid intake

Avoid very hot spicy food or very hot drinks; heavy throat clearing;
5 talking with an infection of the throat or larynx; working for too long
in hot, dry atmospheres
6 Keep your throat warm – wear a scarf in cold weather

7 Do warm-up exercises before a teaching session

8 Do your voice exercises. A strong tongue will help you speak clearly

9 Use gestures to enhance your meaning

10 Vary your voice to exercise all areas

11 Use short phrases in a noisy environment

Priscilla Morris
LGSM, LLCM, LLAM (Hons), ALAM
PGCA, MSTSD

6 Trafford Road, Hinckley

Leicestershire, LE10 1LY
Telephone/Fax: 01455 230317

e-mail: info@loudandclearuk.com
www.loudandclearuk.com

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