Improve Speaking Skills to Communicate With Confidence

Things are picking up. Though, there is something that has crossed my mind recently. "How to speak with confidence". Something that has always been a challenge for me due to my upbringing. There are days in which I am able to strike up conversations with random tourists out of the blue for instance; whereas some other days, I cannot even muster the courage to approach them. In the following post, am I going to try to tackle this issue in the best way possible.

 

Has it always been crucial to be polite so as to star a conversation an be appealing to the person we want to speak to. Still and all, there is more to it that just that. Of course you can tell if someone is dismissive of talking to you. Albeit, what can trigger the aforesaid statement is the way we behave. If we approach someone we want to start a conversation with in a timorous and abject way, of course we will be rejected.

 

Another aspect is being able to speak with clarity and avoid mumbling or using filler words. Doing the aforesaid makes you come across as an insecure person. Be that as it may, what we are looking for is being able to exude confidence. Not to the point of seeming snooty, but confident enough.

Being able to enunciate and taking the time to elucidate what you are about to say are key aspects for effective communication.

 

Lastly, I would say that having the right attitude can also impel us to have an effective conversation.

It is not a matter of rushing or trying to talk to every single person that crosses our path. Conversely, it is a matter of being able to take the time to pick the right person at the right time. It could be at a party, a park, or even a supermarket. Hence, the reason why you should be able to emanate confidence even in our most simple every day interactions. Ergo, by no means can we let our shyness throw a monkey wrench in our attempts to meet new people. 

Going Back To School As An Adult Student (Non traditional)

Things are picking up. Be that as it may, am I still at a loss regarding my studies. Not only is it hard for me to go back to college due to financial reasons at this point, but also due to the responsibilities it might entail.

 

For one thing I am working at the moment. For another, I do not feel mentally prepared enough yet to go back to that old-school routine again. Reorganizing my schedule may offset my lack of interest to resume my studies. Still and all, a lot of other must be considered as well. For instance the cost of tuition and materials, among other things.

 

Albeit thinking about the negative aspects of going back to school might indeed deter me from actually doing it. Certainly though, it is a tough  decision to make. Developing good study habits once more seems hard as well. An instance of how to tackle the study hours once within college would be to amalgamate the courses that have the same root.

 

All in all, one could feel circumscribed by the new routine. Albeit, earning a degree might as well open up doors that cannot be opened to people without it. No matter how many road blocks may come your way, trying to overcome them and pursue higher education is always a wise choice.

Would I like to amplify on this topic. I think though I have made myself clear enough.

5 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers

Rookie teachers.....I am one now. One of the things that have happened to me at the beginning is the fact that I get flustered when I have to follow through with so many activities. Hence, that is why it is crucial to pace yourself and take enough time to prepare each class properly. Not to mention the addition of extra activities just in case.

Is it also important to have your own teaching style. You start developing ever since you do your practices at college. You can take in all the advice you want. At the end of the day though, you are the one who will know which techniques and procedures to use in your own classes. For instance, the use of warm up activities as simple as hang-man and even follow-up ones as English Whispers is essential to keep the class entertained.

Regarding discipline, it varies according to the age group. Albeit, in any case there is no need to snarl at the students. Unless of course the situation merits or calls for it. Students know when you are being a dictator in the class. Even though it is imperative to lay down some ground rules and make sure they are being enforced, it is also good to give students a little space. To illustrate my point I would say for instance that it would be a good idea for teachers to allow students to engage in idle chitchat with their peers if they have finished all of their tasks by the end of the class.

 

All in all, being a good teacher is not easy, one has to be an entertainer, a facilitator, a counsellor, among others. Be that as it may, you can always throw your supervisor s for a loop by coming up with innovating ideas ones in a while. Having enough prep time. Developing strategies so as to deal with galling situations, and doing extra activities will sure help you out a lot. Keep students entertained and occupied most of the time. Lastly, remember always not to let their energy ebb away with boredom.