Speaking Naturally with Edwin Maher

Edwin Charles Maher
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Make the most of your natural speaking ability - regardless of background or accent. Opportunities are limited or expanded, depending on how well we communicate. Broadcaster, Edwin Maher helps you teach yourself the skills of Speaking Naturally. Email - mahermedia@netspace.net.au.

  1. 12/06/2018

    Episode 17 - Breathing for Speech Update and ‘Happy Holiday’

    This is the last episode in Series One and judging by your responses - one of the most listened-to episodes was about Breathing for Speech. Broadcaster Edwin Maher explains this technique and how to enjoy the benefits of using it as a warm-up to any public speech, work presentation or event where you ‘re asked to speak. Also in this episode, another word about accents, and how to expand the range of your voice.

    14 min

  2. 11/27/2018

    Episode 16 - Tongue Twisting

    Tongue Twisters are a great way of helping us become more confident in our conversation, not only native English speakers but those who are learning the language. It helps our articulation to produce the right sounds - and stimulates the rhythm of speech. The tricks of tongue twisters come in the form of similar sounding words running together, challenging us to keep on track without getting tongue tied as we go faster. Edwin Maher has written six tongue twisters especially for this episode, and after listening - go back to try matching his slow -and fast - reading, then try on your own. 1 - Will Britain make its Brexit exit or will Brexit never be an exit If Britain makes its Brexit exit, will that be the end of Brexit? Many Brits think Britain’s Brexit will never reach the final exit. 2 - Only a twit would tweet on Twitter Do you know a tweeting Twitter twit? It seems Twits Tweeting on Twitter never want to quit. 3 - I live in Malta and met a girl from Gibraltar We fell in love and plan to reach the altar But she wants to walk from Malta to Gibraltar Which means our plan to wed at the alter may finally falter. 4 - Do you choose to believe fake news Or is fake news a ruse your eyes can’t refuse If you cannot choose what is fake news You have a choice to give fake news no voice. 5 - Arthur and Martha live with Martha’s mother and father Which shouldn’t seem strange at all. But Arthur told Martha her mother and father were driving him up the wall Said Martha to Arthur - I know how you feel, but they’re just very set in their ways Said Arthur to Martha - That may be true for I know they have seen better days Martha stared back at Arthur but all she could do was burst into laughter. 6 - I own a tricycle-bicycle A bicycle built for three But once my bicycle hit another tricycle Throwing us into a tree Riding a tricycle-bicycle isn’t always a treat. When I hit the other tricycle-bicycle I ended up losing my seat.

    10 min

  3. 11/22/2018

    Episode 15 - When Winter Comes

    Those of us in the northern hemisphere better watch out - winter’s on the way and our voices are at risk. Even in warm weather a cold can leave you speechless. Host Edwin Maher, is still short of vocal strength after being hit by an unexpected visitor last January. Hear the before, during and after in this episode of Speaking Naturally, and how to revive a broken voice. Video mentioned is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyO7B05iC80

    14 min

  4. 11/13/2018

    Episode 14 - So You Want to be a News Anchor?

    A listener’s email about becoming a news anchor has prompted Edwin Maher to reflect on the changing styles of broadcast news. One thing remains - a good voice - for TELLING stories rather than just READING them. David Eades is ‘master’ in the art of conversational news reading. Check him out on BBC World News. Either behind the microphone or in front of the camera, news anchors get their message across best when -Speaking Naturally.

    12 min

  5. 11/08/2018

    Episode 13 - This Stress is Good for You!

    Whenever we meet someone for the first time, it isn’t just their appearance we remember. How they speak impacts our senses immediately we hear their first words and they hear ours. Often we don’t realise our voice may not engage with the listener because it’s too loud, too soft, or drones on in a monotone. There’s always room for improvement, and in this episode, Edwin Maher demonstrates a simple exercise to get more meaning from the words we use. It’s for native speakers and those whose English is their second language. So prepare to get stressed out, and SPEAK the difference!

    16 min

  6. 11/01/2018

    Episode 12 - Words! Did I Really Say That?

    Words can be a powerful weapon for better or for worse -something our leaders may need to consider more in keeping our communities calm. With thoughts about words we may regret using, Edwin Maher recalls how his own career was nearly cut short when he became 'the announcer who thought the microphone was off'.

    13 min

  7. 10/23/2018

    Episode 11 - Don’t Listen to this Podcast. The Interview (Part 2)

    Some guests can be a darn pain to interview

    6 min

  8. 10/23/2018

    Episode 10 - The Interview (Part 1)

    It’s usually ‘good news’ when we tell someone ‘I’ve got a job interview!’ But when there’s time to think, you ask yourself: ‘How will I go? ’….’ Am I good enough? .… ‘Will I be too nervous?’ When you start speaking, your voice will literally set the tone. In this episode of Speaking Naturally, Edwin Maher puts you on the track of being interviewed, not just for a job, but in the broadcast studio and when when questions come from an audience

    13 min
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Make the most of your natural speaking ability - regardless of background or accent. Opportunities are limited or expanded, depending on how well we communicate. Broadcaster, Edwin Maher helps you teach yourself the skills of Speaking Naturally. Email - mahermedia@netspace.net.au.

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