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How do I slow down my speaking speed? When I talked with a native English speaker for the very first time, he advised me to slow down my speaking. I didn't care about that suggestion until I repeatedly get the same feedback over and over after every conversation from native speakers. Now it has become a habit that's kinda impossible to change in no time. They are saying we speak faster when we get nervous and anxious but how do I prove that I'm rather excited than nervous. Is there any way to overcome this kinda situation?
7 jul. 2018 14:56
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You don't want to slow down every word. Try these tips instead. :)

1. Self awareness is key. Record your presentation and then listen to it.

2. Deeply breath with you belly to calm yourself.

3. Pause 3 beats after every sentence.

4. Try reading poetry.

5. Listen more even if it is to yourself.

6. Find a buddy with whom to practice.

I hope this helps. I do this consciously when I teach so that my students understand and process what I am saying. It's important for your audience to comprehend you. Good luck! :)

7 juli 2018
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take a deep breath first..
7 juli 2018

A simple method is to record yourself - video or just sound, and then replay it to yourself.  Do you think you sound fast, normal or slow?

In school, kids who take part in plays are always being told to slow down, most people just want to say something as fast as possible, sometimes down to nerves, sometimes down to their brain working that fast, and there are many more reasons.

7 juli 2018
Hi. The best way that speak like a native is try to imitate some of them. My hint for you is practice your listen. Try listen a radio in English, at least 1our every day , and concentrate in the speed that they speak. In the web site jw.org you can find a lot of audios from magazines that can help you.  CBC news, from Toronto, is a good radio too
7 juli 2018