Episode 2 - Breathing for Speech

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 ...

6 Des 201813min

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...

27 Nov 201810min

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 vo...

22 Nov 201814min

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 ...

13 Nov 201812min

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 re...

8 Nov 201815min

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 reca...

1 Nov 201813min

Some guests can be a darn pain to interview

23 Okt 20185min

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 ...

23 Okt 201813min