Continuing with the foundation laid in Speech 1, in Speech 2 you are introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and over time (and in subsequent levels), will develop a deep, physical working knowledge of this system, which provides a basis for analyzing, practicing, and acquiring a gamut of different accents and patterns of speaking. Through practice, you will work to develop flexibility, muscularity, and specificity in producing speech sounds. The goal is to increase intelligibility as well as flexibility in handling the specific demands of any given language, text or scene. These fundamental practices will be useful to both native and non-native American speakers.
SPEECH 2 INSTRUCTORS
Theresa McElwee
Recommended reading: SPEAKING WITH SKILL: An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork by Dudley Knight.
HB Studio offers both online classes and in-person classes at the Studio. Before your first class, please review the information outlined on the relevant page(s). Class titles below indicate which are running online vs. in person.
Most classes run for 10 weeks. Some classes are offered in two 5-week parts (Part A & Part B), and you can sign up for either part independently or register for both parts for $15 off. You can register for Part B without taking Part A: