Overview

What is 'good speech'?

Why is it important?

Do accents matter?

How can I stop being nervous?

Anxiety about how we speak prevents many of us from expressing ourselves well. In her classic handbook, Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and world-famous voice teacher, tackles the reasons for this anxiety and explains her practical exercises for relaxation and breathing, clarity of diction and vocal flexibility - everything that you need to achieve good speech.

Comprehensive and straightforward, Your Voice and How to Use It is essential for everyone who ever needs to speak in public with conviction and confidence.