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Your voice is an incredible tool, versatile, expressive, and unique. It’s capable of shaping entire learning environments, or even just ordering a pizza. But have you ever stopped to consider how your voice sounds and what makes it sound that way? Our episodes dive into the equipment options for recording and explore the art of understanding and mastering your voice. Ready to discover your vocal potential? Join us and uncover the impact you have as an educator. ©NHS Education for Scotland 2024. You can copy or reproduce the information in this podcast for use within NHS Scotland and for non-commercial educational purposes. The use of this resource for commercial purposes is permitted only with the written permission of NHS Education for Scotland.
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Prepare your voice
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Want some practical tips for preparing your voice for recording or presentation? From choosing the best time to record, to simple warm-up exercises and posture adjustments that can transform your sound. You’ll hear advice covering everything from how to manage nerves to microphone placement in Prepare your voice.
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The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Pace yourself
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Ready to explore pace, the speed at which you speak and how it influences listeners' learning and engagement? Discover how maintaining a steady pace can enhance learning, while strategically varying speed can emphasise key points and add impact. Whether you're aiming to slow down for clarity or speed up to convey enthusiasm, you’ll hear practical techniques to control pace, create a more comfortable environment, and improve your overall vocal delivery.
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The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Had a listen? Please fill out our short Narration for Education feedback form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better!

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Control your voice
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
How can pitch, tone, and volume affect your delivery and enhance communication? Uncover our practical techniques for controlling these voice elements. Learn how these qualities work together to express emotions, emphasise important points, improve educational delivery and engage your audience more effectively.
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The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Be yourself
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Creating a warm, friendly engaging learning environment starts with you. Explore how embracing your natural voice and conversational style can help you connect with your audience. We discuss overcoming the discomfort of hearing your recorded voice and share tips on how to sound more confident and relaxed. From adding emotion to keeping it simple, we’ll help you to use your authentic voice.
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The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Had a listen? Please fill out our short Narration for Education feedback form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better!