Lynda Stucky

Four Tips for Increasing Understanding When Talking to Non-native English Speakers

The difficult task of learning another language is no small feat! There are new sounds to make, different tones and melodies to learn and differences in sentence construction. Many people, when learning a new language, take their native language and transfer what they know onto the new language they are learning. But this creates big problems for the listener. There are... (posted by Lynda 3 years 138 days ago.)

The Important Role of Intonation in Speech

If you have ever learned another language you know how difficult it is to master. There are different pronunciations of sounds, different grammar rules and some intonation or inflection changes that are complicated and difficult to remember in speech. Unless you are one of the lucky people who is very talented at learning other languages easily, you may find yourself applying the... (posted by Lynda 3 years 236 days ago.)

Polished Professionals Pronounce Clearly!

Executives and professionals who speak with poor diction may be missing out on opportunities and promotions within their company. Any voice or speech habit that draws attention away from the message undermines the ability to reach listeners. Good diction and pronunciation are two elements of speech that can be easily changed to produce more credibility. The acceptable pronunciation of any word is determined... (posted by Lynda 3 years 273 days ago.)