Getting tongue tied while talking. Need help

rurpe · 2015-12-08T15:53:32+00:00

Slow down, and practice.

Dr_Van_Nosstrand · 2015-12-08T15:30:25+00:00

There is an organization called Toastmasters that is dedicated to helping people get over their fear of public speaking and improve their ability to give a speech. You basically go to a meeting and just listen to guys and girls get up and talk, and you can do the same. It's a fantastic tool for anyone who wishes to master the art of speaking, whether it's in public or in general conversation.

In addition to that, may I suggest that you start to memorize your favorite parts of movies or speeches that you really enjoy and recite those back to yourself. You can do it while driving, it's quite easy. For example, I really enjoy professional wrestling and the interviews they give. Especially ones from the 80s and 90s. Ric Flair, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Rock, are some of the best to ever give an interview (also called a "shoot" or "promo"). I can recite and act out several of them because I've watched them so much. Doing this helps you get into the proper frame for speaking with power, which any great speaker will tell you is partly something you are born with but is much more something you learn.

Speaking with power has to do with how you hold your body, how you breathe, and how you enunciate (emphasize certain syllables or words). It is imperative for anyone who wishes to master the art of speaking that they learn proper power speaking.

Lastly, watch and observe Christian Pastors/Ministers who preach to thousands of people during their sermons. At the risk of inciting a religious riot, people like Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, and Jerry Falwell are masters of speaking. Watch how they talk, how they move, how they control the crowd through their words. I am no fan of the message they are selling but the methods they use are impressive and should be observed by anyone who wants to improve their general speech patterns.

Title	Getting tongue tied while talking. Need help
Author	NiceTryDisaster
Upvotes	0
Comments	2
Date	December 8, 2015 9:09 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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