Introduction Anyone called upon to read aloud or speak in public has an obligation to do more than just voice the words. They need to care enough about both the message and the audience to be so fully engaged with the ideas, that they express them naturally and convey the exact, dynamic sense of them. Our system teaches how to bring out word meanings first, by putting self-concern aside; second, by understanding the principles used in conversation; third, by coloring the voice . Accomplished public presenters never speak in monotone. They stress key words, subdue others, speak quickly when repeating a thought, and slow down when they want listeners to to really grasp the meaning. Their tone levels fluctuate according to the meaning, never arbitrarily, but with purpose. Great presenters don't just listen to the words; they listen to, and fully value, phrases, emphasis, pauses and word coloration. They visualize the meaning for and with their listeners. This leads to natural, clear and vibrant expression. Professional speakers appear to do this effortlessly, because they have developed their skills so well that everything they utter sounds like spontaneous speech. You can attain poise, naturalness, spontaneity and expertise in any form of public presentation. Anyone desiring excellence and success in expressing ideas to the public, should start with the book used in this course: Speak for Yourself, by Jessica Somers Driver. Mrs. Driver taught for over forty years to corporations and civic organizations, as well as to the general public. Her methods were well-known for their success in helping both experienced and inexperienced public speakers develop the skills to sound natural and conversational. For more information go to What we offer