How I Became Articulate With My Speaking (5 Secrets)
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Today's video will help you enhance your speaking skills and become articulate with practical tips and techniques. In this video, I cover essential strategies that have helped me speak clearly and confidently. I have been able to overcome common speech challenges, reduce fillers, improve vocal delivery, and make many improvements. If you desire to unlock your communication potential and leave a lasting impression, consider subscribing for empowering content on effective communication - thank you friends!
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I’m sorry but if I ask someone where they want to go for dinner and they respond “I’ve reached idea poverty”, they will be eating alone.
i laughed
Ha 😂….what if they responded with?: “uum…like…you know…anywhere cool….like…uum….I don’t really know…but…like….you pick…and I’ll be cool…with whatever….you know”
Idea poverty 😭😭😭😭😭
😂😂😂😂😂
@@nealek8253he will end up in the same bed with that person xD
Tip: just as it is important to use the right word, it is equally important to correctly match a word to the person you intend to communicate with. Never purposefully use a word you know won’t be understood. This will only serve in making you seem pompous.
yessss. And it’s hard not to do that sometimes. I love being around friends that I can use expansive vocabulary with instead of having to narrow down certain speech to more common words.
If you use less common words with people who may not know them, you’ll either look like a douche or make them feel dumb or both
Hmm, perchance
@tinybatmanname9476 I don’t think you should be the judge on who has a more expansive vocabulary. People might be dumbing it down for YOU!
@matthewrammig your comment makes you seem pompous.
I would bet you’re a typical narcissist.
This guy who made this vid def should understand this better lmao
Here are my notes I compiled after watching through this video:
1. Expand your surface lexicon. Take words from your deep lexicon and give them buoyancy to rise into and expand your surface lexicon through methods such as repetition (force yourself to utilize your deep lexicon more frequently) and giving yourself time to think (which leads into point number two).
2. Give yourself more time to index your deep lexicon. Breathe deeper with your words. Speak slower and add pauses to provide yourself with adequate time to formulate your thoughts.
3. Prune your filler words. Process the endings of your words, and practice physically keeping your mouth closed until you are prepared to speak.
4. Take inventory of your language inputs. The way you speak is the result of the collective influence of the language that you have been exposed to. Take account of what language you are exposed to, and replace less articulate inputs with more expressive and coherent ones where you can. This could be the music you listen to, the books you read, the friends you converse with, etc.
5. Tune your vocal instrument. Harness variation within your speech patterns. Express yourself softly, loudly, quickly, and slowly, varying within your tone and rhythm.
Here I have included a couple recommendations that I've gathered from different sources:
1. Every day, spend five to ten minutes of your time reading through a novel out loud, enunciating each syllable carefully and clearly. This can greatly further your pronunciation.
2. Record yourself speaking as you regularly would and type out your words, or take something sizable you have written. Paste the text into a word cloud generator. This allows you to visually discern your surface lexicon, and it will help you know which terms you employ too often. You can then look up synonyms that will actually be helpful in your standard speech.
Thanks for the notes!!
Thanks!
Thank you❤
You were the GOAT in school. Thank you
I have been reading out my novels for a month and it really does help! Thanks.
There’s a big difference between being articulate and trying to sound smart. Speak simply and speak well
All these videos are just him teaching these people how to speak from the 1940s feather and ink times.
Exactly. Speech must be fit for purpose, that means communicating properly. If you speak in such a way that the people listening don't know what the hell you're saying and are constantly one sentence behind, then you have failed in your original goal.
A master orator wouldn't verbally ejaculate (and "ejaculate" is the right word because it is a masturbatory activity, trying to sound smart) onto others by speaking gobbledegook and calling it "articulate expression", but would instead tailor their speech to the audience.
Writing is different, of course. But in speech there is no excuse. A shrug of the shoulders, a flick of the eye, a pursing of the lips, each of those gestures speak paragraphs.
@@Leo-yn5fxLMAO
@alecthomas2488 thanks a lot man, now "masturbatory" is apart of my deep lexicon
Yes I absolutely hate not being able to describe or speak a thought because I don’t know the word to use. Trying to figure out these words is one of the hardest things even with the internet
‘Lexicon’ is now part of my surface lexicon
I concur with your statement.
😂😂
@kcloud1186😂😂😂
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The thing is, if you use words other people cannot understand, you will no longer be articulate 😅
Need to find a balance
Know your crowd
1. Using a word 38 unique times imprints and registers the word into our surface lexicon.
2. Pace yourself when speaking - in a way which mundane normal words are replaced by descriptive and articulate words.
3. Pausing. This allows for intimacy. Precision and suspense add another dimension.
4. Keep your mouth closed, and literally form your sentence. This prevents uhms and aahs and simple words and repetition.
5. Tap into the tapestries of speech of which mirorring them would enable eloquency.
I personally read classic arabic texts (translated to english) by imam Al Ghazali r.a, thereby rendering my writing and formal speech as such.
...I feel like a poser with some of my word choices but others have indeed created greater impact on the listener.
Thank you,
I generally prefer to read over watch/listen.
13 minute video turned into less than a minute read
@@finaututone4502 no problem, I just wanted to practise some of the techniques mentioned in writing.
Fascinating how you've selected imam Al Ghazali's writing as a source for learning eloquency. I've been wanting to read his books, now i have more reasons to do it.
@@bewater6684 He was renowned for his literary skills in Arabic and profound metaphors. Very consice.
Thank you bro ❤
"Take inventory of your language inputs" - this point is a gem! Just as you are what you eat, you also are what you speak. If you're dining on a diet of slang and internet abbreviations, then don't be surprised when your language skills start looking a little malnourished. I've always found that reading high-quality material is like taking your brain to the gym. And just like a good workout, it shows!
What high quality material would you suggest?
we are what we eat
@@nina_ana333 David Bohm and Jiddu Krishnamurti cconversations
Only 200 subs? That's criminal. Don't worry mate, you will pop off soon enough.
He clearly has experience In the industry, many an editor and or a writer with connections
Just got him in my recommended, can't wait to come back here and see the subs he has in a few years
Your choice of words must of included your deep lexicon in this UA-cam comment :)
9 days ago he had 200 subs???😮
2000
Clearly a young man of audacious veracity, prodigious linguistic ability, charm and sagacity. 😎
😂😂😂😂❤
Because I had to google your last word I shall comencé to calling you pompous. Haha kidding 😅😜
@@cazpetzz1054 hahahaha that was the point LOL
😂being articulate isn't about throwing big words around.
@@Alicia-cn9hs Clearly you have no sense of humor.
When you said “how can we add BUOYANCY to our deep lexicon” I immediately felt that you were a genuinely quality speaker.
I felt like he was a total sesquipedalian. I think sometimes using massive words (like the one i just used) and unusual sayings makes it a lot harder to communicate efficiently. Unless i’m writing a paper, i’m using the sayings a lingo the recipient will immediately understand.
This is the content I’ve been looking for. THANK YOU!
8 million holy shit good luck in your channel
Me too. Liked this video so much. Got any recommendations for me?
@@kelvinowusu6788jesus what a simp in 2023😭
I got 1 kelvin. Stop being a simp
I’m saying!!! This is Gold
A language input tip that helped me is reading novels, and observing how an author makes a point. The creative choice of to give life into the characters and story, especially using simple everyday vocabulary struck me in particular.
One of the best ways!!
What’s you’re top 3 novels that you would recommend?
@@johannesbastiaanBro you gotta get back working on your channel
@@_Isaac13 Haha yes I totally should, every time I make a video and never finish it..
@@johannesbastiaan I am the last person in the world you should ask this to since i barely read out of passion for literature and have basically zero about authors and famous books. The last few books I finished were all star wars books. And if you ask which ones I did personally enjoy I'd say the loved the most was Darth plaguies.
I love how you consciously or unconsciously incorporated some of the techniques right into the explanations themselves without making explicit examples for each, this made all those points impactful because you could immediately see the techniques in action. Great Video !
This is really useful content, thank you. One problem I’ve found with pausing before speaking in conversation (as opposed to in an interview or speech) is that interruption has become so common in our culture. Between increasingly short attention spans, combative values, and an emphasis on dominance and competition (as opposed to collaboration), the rare conversation partner willing to endure a pause feels frustratingly rare
Absolutely I agree
I will say "can I finish?" if they interrupt
find the right time to pause maybe? maybe you take too long and invite interruption
Another tip I would add to increase surface lexicon is start using deep lexicon while writing (a tweet, a text message...) . Usually you have more time to think while writing and you end up using those words speaking
Great video!
As a video editor, I would recommend using some anti-reverb software on your audio track, or adding padding to your room or recording in a different room, because it will immediately make your audio sound as professional as the visuals look. 🎉
Good point I suggest Adobe enhance speech app
I suggest Waves VX DeReverb.
Point - the echo is quite noticeable
nobody cares about audio that much, mate
@@user-mz2kb5mw1d might not think it, but they feel it.
My issue is, I already grew up bilingual with two very different native tongues: Swiss German and Finnish. On top of that, I learned English, French and Japanese to a decently useful level and Dutch and Spanish to a "understand it well" level. I also use most of these languages on a weekly basis, often many per day and I hardly ever pay attention to speaking "properly" - I just grab words that are sufficient to get my message across, worst of all, if I know my opposite knows any of the other languages, I just borrow from whatever language my brain produces the desired word the fastest. This has messed up my speech to the point that I am "kinda fluent in many languages" but "kinda shit at all of them" 😂😢
Haha Being able to speak 4 languages myself, I can totally relate. Maybe for your case, you can claim to be articulate in "Finglish" or "Frenchanese"😂
Interesting language mix's
I think it's amazing to be multilingual!
Bwahahaha
I don't think being multilingual makes much difference. It's more about the vocabulary you surround yourself with
I appreciate how you are showcasing the results of following these practices in your own speech patterns in the video. The deliberate pauses to work out what you wanna say and you say it makes the whole lesson feel more valuable since it’s working as you speak. Nice work!
I couldn’t agree more.
Joseph, dude this is what you get for making such a descriptive & knowledgeable video. I had this video of yours open in a different tab from around a month ago and it had roughly around 500 views, and man look at this, over 300k views as of now. Its truly amazing, and i am happy for you!!
This channel is an underrated gem, from the level of information, to the quality of the video and the knowledge. It’s insane, I’ve been watching your stuff man.
Please keep it up, you got a complete fan and viewer here.
Thank you my friend, means a lot!
Pleas dont say "I have reached idea poverty" you will be alone for ever
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:03 📚 Expand your surface lexicon by using words more frequently; aim for at least 38 repetitions to make a word instinctively available in your speech.
02:04 🕒 Take more time before speaking to access your deep lexicon for better word choices, asking yourself if there's a more suitable word.
05:00 🤐 Embrace well-placed pauses in your speech to add impact, convey confidence, and allow time to formulate articulate responses.
08:23 🗣️ Reduce filler words like "um" and "ah" by focusing on hearing word endings and keeping your mouth closed until you've defined your opening words.
10:29 📖 Pay attention to the language sources you expose yourself to, surrounding yourself with articulate language enriches your speech.
11:22 🎵 Tune your vocal instrument by varying pitch, volume, speed, and enunciation to create a melodic quality in your speech, even if you can't adopt an elegant accent.
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I'll leave the compliment for the concepts to others, to take the opportunity to congratulate you on how you structured your video. You did not prolonged the world with unnecessary concepts to go over the 10 minutes mark, you jumped straight into the content and ended in a precise way. I really appreciate, and the words that comes to my mind to describe your video is "organic", maybe "authentic"
2 mins in and can already see immense potential in your brand. Really good stuff 👍
This video is one of the most educational videos I’ve watched, especially it targets my main problem for speaking. Thank you so much for this, your work in this deserves recognition and appreciation!
Underrated channel, amazing video brother, easily one of the most actual educational videos I’ve seen on UA-cam
This was an immensely productive use of time time! Thank you for your sharing of knowledge, Joseph! Carrying your tips with me as I move through out my day.
The most articulate person expands their surface lexicon by:
1-Repetition
->give ur self to index ur vocabulary (is this the right word)
2-Use pauses(allows u to give u good formulation of the sentences)
3-pruning ur filler word
->processus the ending of ur word
->keep ur mouth close until u think about it word
4-expose ur self to a good source to feature ur lexique
5-vocal and tone of ur words
I don’t want to sound smart by using words that are fancy and make people think about the words themselves.
I want to sound smart by being able to sum up big ideas into concise and easy to understand sentences.
I've watched so many videos on how to become more articulate and this is by far the best I've seen. No fluff or none sense. Very very well done. Thank you for all this valuable information.
Dude, the simpler the language, the better. Why complicate it by using irrelevant words? Keep it simple so that even a child could understand. That's the essence of communication - to make oneself easily understandable to others. Simplicity is king to communication.
bruh I needed this video. Every time someone asks me how school was I say "Yeah good" 💀
My biggest problem is saying “um” all the time, especially in my videos. I will work on it and thank you for this video!
Loved how you're representing everything you're talking about. The little pauses here and there are definitely helping you sound more powerful and articulate. Great video!
Hey Joseph thank you for your video. You have no idea how helpful this is for me and people like myself trying to find practical ways to improve being articulate. Being articulate is sexy and the most impactful way of having a clear conversation.
I can watch you talk such articulately on a podcast as the exposure feels like I'm learning. But also it influences me to utilize such language.
I subscribed!
Such awesome content, you deserve much more subscriber and I’m 100% sure that you are going to get it !
Just found this channel and already subscribe due to you getting straight to the point without mentioning what you’re going to talk about. Bless you sir.
Love that this guy get straight to the point, provide value right away and doesn't waste our time
I have a small piece of constructive criticism. There are certain sounds in the middle of English sentences like beautiful or butter, that speakers sometimes pronounce as the letter "t", in an effort to be "correct" or "precise" in their pronunciation. In the international phonetic alphabet, this sound is called a dentalized plosive. It is created by sealing the tongue against the back of the upper teeth or the gums directly above them and then releasing air from the lungs, creating pressure inside the mouth, and then releasing that air with a relaxation of the tongue, creating a popping sound. If the vocal folds or cords are active during this process, it creates a "d" sound. If the vocal folds are silent, it creates a "t" sound. In the case of the word butter, the correct pronunciation of those two t's depends on the dialect spoken. In received pronunciation, the primary British dialect, the unvoiced "t" version is preferred, while in general American, the primary American dialect, the voiced "d" version is preferred. This is why an American pronouncing those middle consonants in beautiful and butter as a "t" sound can ping off the listeners ear as stuffy or overwrought. It's an easy trap to fall into as an American speaker working to improve their communication or oratory skills, and I would gently encourage readers to be on the lookout for it.
Dude, I gotta say, those were some unique and actionable points, I clicked on the video assuming that most of the points will be basic and cliched, I decided to scroll through the comments before starting the video, took their word for it and ended up watching the whole vid and taking notes. I was really impressed and surprised with the amount of value this video had, probably will have to watch it again sometime in the future. Thank You. Subbed!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:16 📚 Importance of expanding one's "surface lexicon," or everyday vocabulary, for more articulate speech.
01:38 🎯 Articulacy defined as expressing ideas in the right words at the right time.
02:19 🔁 Repetition is key; using a word 38 times can make it a part of your surface lexicon.
03:28 ⏳ Take time to choose better words from your "deep lexicon" before speaking.
04:47 ⏸️ Effective use of pauses can make even ordinary words sound extraordinary.
07:28 ❌ Eliminate or minimize filler words like "um," "ah," and "like" for clearer speech.
09:34 📖 Your speech is a product of your language inputs; expose yourself to rich language to improve.
11:22 🎵 The tone, pitch, and speed of your voice contribute to how articulate you sound.
12:59 📜 Reading poetry out loud can help develop vocal variation and articulacy.
13:26 👏 Summary: Practicing these five techniques will lead to more articulate speech.
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I’ve been working on my emotional literacy lately using this huge “wheel of emotions” chart my therapist gave me. I’ve noticed my immediate ability to describe my emotional state in more detail, vs using common wording.
This habit has also led me to be more descriptive in other areas of my speech as well.
Really cool that I would then happen upon this video! (Which I didn’t in any way search for. :))
Also, the study referenced (I paused & read the abstract), I’ve noticed this for myself.
When I was listening to Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography on Audible, I noticed myself begin to talk like him in my daily speech.
I'm intrigued, what exercises do you do with the wheel of emotions?
I must say thy has impeccable abilities in communicating, and a rich vocabulary. I am mighty flummoxed by thy effortlessness.
Upon an initial, albeit superficial, examination of his discursive exposition, one might be seduced into the erroneous presupposition that he is, through a series of subliminal and obliquely articulated rhetorical flourishes, engaging in an act of self-aggrandizing pontification regarding the unparalleled virtuosity of his own oratorical skills; however, upon closer and more discerning scrutiny, this ostensibly egotistic monologue unravels itself to reveal a substratum of genuinely sagacious counsel, ingeniously camouflaged within the intricate tapestry of his eloquence...or something.
This video popped up in my recommendations. By the quality of this video I assumed this channel has atleast a million subscribers!
This will be one of the fastest growing channels. Mark my words!
I’ve seen Point 4 in my own life. I started listening to a lot of well-articulated sermons over a long period of time, and my speaking unconsciously changed.
If anyone said "I've reached idea poverty" instead of "I've run out of ideas", I would immediately think they're an idiot trying to sound smart
As someone who has been trying to improve her communications skills over the past few yrs, this is extremely helpful. I have a rather limiting vocabulary and I get emotional when I speak so it’s difficult for me to convey what I mean. Thank u.
Me too!!!
Hey joseph ,i have to give a presentation in front of my class and i was freaking out a lot .but this video somehow lessen my anxiety.i am definitely going to follow these advice .and your content is amazing .you will surely be famous in the future .
Amazing video. I have used the advice he has given me and applied it by turning on "show transcripts" and speaking everything he said in the video. A good tip for you guys who want to learn too 😄
I like the echo in your sound editing, this gives the viewer the sense of space, akin to a student in a big, wood lined classroom, and it helps us unconsciously focus better on your content.
Great video!
As someone who is passionately trying to become more articulate, I can really appreciate your work!
What I found the most interesting was the idea that the size of people‘s lexicons are mostly the same, but what differentiates the articulate from the inarticulate is that they have imported words from their deep lexicon into their surface lexicon. I think that makes sense. When you listen to somebody like Peterson for the first time, you can be quite overwhelmed by his usage of some unusual words (like propensity, proclivity, …), but once you‘ve watched him for a while, you notice that he uses these words on regular basis which is why he can conjure them up so fast.
Another idea that struck me was to take a step back and look at your language input more critically and increase the amount of articulate speech into your daily routine. That made me think that I could start listening to particularly eloquent public speakers whenever I‘m on the bus or on the train.
So thanks for the suggestions!
Brilliant video! No idea how YT algorithm put this in my feed with the junk I watch but how refreshing to learn something new! Also David Attenborough is my favourite voice too though he does have the most interesting topics of conversation. Now I'll spend the next day and a half binge watching videos from this channel 😂❤
You have just gained a new follower. Man you unlocked my next level. UA-cam algorithm working in the right way this time . Man I swear this is exactly what I was looking for in months. Conciseness, clarity, structured. What can I say thank you. 🎉
My goodness i just wrote the same thing! I think I've realised the joy of making money, getting new things, success etc is on par with learning something new!!! Feels good to the core. Keep learning, improving and having fun doing it 😊
@@jotilochun80I agree with you. There is something absolutely profound and spiritual about succeeding in your business or career if you allow it to be. The greatest that have come cared the least about becoming great but enjoyed the flow of the process so much that they inspire they’ve inspired generations
This is the first video that I'm watching from this channel and by far the best self development video I've watched this year...
I'm a native French speaker who has been leaving in the UK for over 10 years. I got to a point where my vocabulary and eloquence in French has declined a lot and also I'm not as quick as would like to when I'm speaking in English. I must also say that I tend to measure myself against native English speakers and the way that they are very agile when it comes to expressing themselves. I really loved the fact that in your video you emphasised on taking our time when we speak but also you gave some very actionable tasks on how to improve our deep lexicon. Thank you very much!!!
Wow, this is the best video on how to be articulate! ❤❤❤❤. This gives me more confidence to level up in whatever I’m struggling with!
Never thought that our way of speaking could be melodic also. Great video
This video is the definition of quality. For me, the part about keeping your mouth closed until you are ready to speak really inspired me. To some extent, it introduces an entirely new attitude.
As a person who was born and bought up in different states of India , each having its own native language and also having English formal education , its pretty hard to excel in one language , some people can excel in multiple languages but its hard for an average person , you can be mediocre in all but never top articulate.
@@andream8234 So true
exactly.... as a Filipino who speaks both english and Filipino and other regional languages... I often forget what I was supposed to say or write when I have perfectly composed them in my head. Coz other words from different languages will try to take their place instead then I am left with incomplete sentences 😂😂😂
@@joiesamaniego3056 🤣🤣🤣what more if u also watched Kdrama, Japanese, Chinese with that u already know how to speak nor understand and its not intent to mix that in ur brain while ur talking.
@@Lunafreya_Nox Oh, when Kdramas and Animes pop up in my head, they try to take over then everything is haywire then I just shut up hahahahahaha
Thanks a lot! This has always been a struggle for me, but it's never too late to improve (and to get rid of bad speaking habits) and you gave some helpful pointers on what to work on.
I don’t think that it’s specifically about how fancy our speech is but it’s actually about the content and how well we know ourselves. Steve Jobs was good at speaking not just because he focused just on his words, but it was more about focusing on the aim which naturally made him sound better. I think the aim is more important
The fact that you're already employing those instructions on your speech demonstrates how they are really applicable and can provide impressive results.
Lovely video. I have a stutter and already employ some of these techniques to control my stutter. Also some great points which I got to know the first time.
Thank you!
My goodness, what a well thought out and impeccably executed video. Incomparable value❤
This is a fascinating perspective because I’ve been practicing these dynamics instinctively to articulate my speech patterns for years now.
My blessings to you because now I have a format of understanding to reinforce this passion I have for harnessing elegance within our language.
this content is gold, subscribed. grateful for this one 👍🏼
Incredible, 13:29 felt like 3 minutes, the rich pool of knowledge and the mesmerizing video quality provided here made time fly. Simply outstanding sir.
I cannot believe that I found this channel so early! This is an absolute masterpiece of a video, going to binge the rest of your uploads now :) Thank you for sharing this with us!
What an articulate and informative representation of producing grammatically proficient and intelligible communication within one’s communicative spectrum.
By far some of the best content on UA-cam. Thank you.
I love this, not only because it teaches us how to speak eloquently, but because it teaches mindfulness. Thank you for promoting deeper and more critical thinking with something tangible!
It's like mental yoga; stretching out the endings of our words and pausing helps us to breathe, center, and align our spoken thoughts with our inner ones. In an era of tweets and soundbites, this is the real 'character limit' we should all invest in.
@@micromattersThat’s articulate and notice how you didn’t use crazy fancy vocab either…
@@Leo-yn5fx Very articulate indeed!
I had a feeling "Invictus" would be on your list of poems. Wild story of how I first stumbled upon this poem in college, to later find (through my grandfather's enchiridion on my family history) William Ernest Henley in my grandmother's family tree. If only she had kept her maiden name! What a great piece... and a great video at that, too. Well done.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks brother!
To me, the best part of this video is that he did not beg and plead or even ask for that matter, ONE TIME for you to subscribe, click the like button bla bla bla. VERY well done. Thank you.
I have terrible speech so this was very helpful. It's so in depth and easy to understand, thank you!
Holy crap, 2 minutes in and I can’t believe the amount of value you are providing. If you dropped a master class I would buy
Your insights are invaluable. Thanks
This is a gem of all videos I have seen so far on articulation. I have been facing this issue and not only the speakers subject but also, the way he explains is really amazing. Thanks, you.
This explains the "learn cringe word -> use it ironically -> wait, I'm using it in normal speech now" cycle
You've made great points in this video, especially the first one about the surface and deep level of lexicon. You seem to become yourself articulate, judging by the pauses, the use of words, facial expressions, combined with hand gestures. You have an astonishing potential and remarkable video editing skills, so I subscribe, because I believe that this channel will grow quickly, sooner or later, and you should keep going up!
Subscribed! Dude, this is a gold mine
This video is really profound... It would pass easily as a piece of information We never knew We desperately needed. It is also very timely for Me as i have been working towards bettering My articulation as a radio presenter... Thanks Man.
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We have similar interests. I’ve manage to expand my surface lexicon in the past 5 years , mostly by reading and listening to podcasts of articulate people like Sam Harris. The interesting bit in your video was on pausing and accessing the deep lexicon, which happens naturally when you write and edit an article.
I commend you for giving us this, with no shill segment or anything. Thanks. It's rare these days and honestly, somehow lends credence to your stuff as well. It's an instant subscribe.
You are immensely cool and absolutely articulate.
I feel like my surface lexicon is probably 10s of thousands of words. I enjoy speaking eloquently and using verbiage that actually articulates what im trying to convey rather than defaulting to what most people do when they can’t think of the word like “sorta like” “kinda like” etc.
But that’s probably just because I’ve always been reading I remember in 5th grade I was reading Executive Orders by Tom Clancy which is an enormous book and my age 50+ 5th grade teacher told me her husband was reading that same book at home lol.
Also I always watch tv and films with the subtitles on and I think this has a huge unconscious impact on building lexicon depth. You just start using words that you might’ve always known but never really employed and they will just come out natural.
Also any time I read or see a word I don’t know exactly what it means I look it up even if I’ve looked up the same word before.
My problem though is that I have trouble being concise. And I’ll leave it at that in an attempt to be concise 😅
Loved this video! I also loved how succinct the information was, no annoying padding via a long intro or outro etc
Thoroughly beneficial!
You only have 3,000 subs!? That was an exceptional video man. I thought you would have more like 1 million haha. Thank you, keep working
Bro is the physical existence of 🤓☝🏽
Ha.. ha... ha.......
I love that video idea! I always been doing your firsts two secrets.
I never comment but I would add this : for each piece of deep lexicon you bring back to life - specialy the ones you find elegant - find usefull and funny use cases in your mind by subvocalizing.
Also I think that in order to be able to use them at will, while doing the exercice above, you have to feel what this practice will bring you, specialy on the emotional level : there's no shame to be driven by pride and a controled sense of superiority while learning.
The key is to be humble while using these words with people and, when you notice/feel your interlocutor won't understand, rephrase simply and succinctly your idea right after so they can feel like they are on the same deep thoughts boat as you are. I hope it can help!
- French speaking guy
Wow! Amazing insights. Thanks!
Hi Joseph, I learned valuable lessons from this video. Could you please share a list of the poems that you referenced at the end of this video? It would be great if you could make another video on how reading poems and the works of great authors can help us become more articulate.
You'll find the link to the list of poems in the description.
Some people will not let you pause while speaking because they want to speak every chance they can get.
I always let them win and only talk to them when i have to. Wishing them all the best of course - grateful that i made it out of that mindset.
love how he got directly to the point without any bullshlt
A simple youtube video that sounds like a ted talk. You are amazing!
How come a channel like this only have 230 subscribers? Let me fix that
Hey Joseph, I am from the UK and I don’t mean to sound drastic but I have been LONGING to change the way I sound. I grew up in an area which majored in colloquial language and it is so hard to shake off. Everyone that meets me at work, or wherever I am, can instantly tell where I grew up and I hate it. The points you gave in this video gave me life. I am so excited to put these into action and see the improvement they will make in the next few months. And of course, I am subscribing straight away…
Thank you for this video. You are a true champion.
Hey Lewis, I know where you're coming from, I'm from Bradford and you know what the typical Yorkshire accent is like. I've been trying to "straighten" it since my early teens as some people actually laughed at how I pronounced certain words. I'm in my thirties now and I have built a weird mixed accent and to this day I have built a habit to avoid saying certain words because they sounded "weird".
I just think we have to accept our roots and just make sure we enunciate the words in a clearer way. Changing an entire accent is a feat that although is possible, I think would add more detriment than value. I think we need to just accept and love our roots.
Ditto! I mean I have my telephone voice but it isn't my natural speech. Really odd though since my family don't have that regional accent despite my siblings going to the same school!
Unavoidable in real life but speaking for the most part to people from the same area I'm in just brings me right back 😂
My son however speaks certain words in an American accent! Might have something to do with his exposure to devices 😬 🤭
Have fun moving upwards in every way!
@@Gulfraz. I found improving my use of words helps in so many areas. I feel at ease in high society. I feel like I can explain my thoughts more accurately. I am in a better position to teach my son good use of language too! It's no big feet when you enjoy using it. Learning is so much easier when you concentrate on learning what you genuinely have a desire to learn. Definitely do not do it to please others! You do you Gulfraz!
@@jotilochun80 💯 agreed Joti! Thank you so much for that. I've definitely learned a long time ago to not to needlessly "please others" who dont deserve it unconditionally. For me, this is about levelling up my skill-set to open up more doors and opportunities.
And I too focus on passing these invaluable skills to my children. Your son is blessed to have you as a mother and guide. May your journey through linguistic wonders continue to flourish! 🌸 🙌 💙
@@Gulfraz. aw sweet reply, appreciate it!
Take a look at ee Cummings poetry. He learnt the rules and then obliterated them and manipulated them to deliver his thoughts in such a beautiful way. Also proves that conventions aren't necessarily the best way to communicate. My son loved being told that he could break the rules only after learning them 😆 maybe yours will too!
Great video - thank you!
It’s refreshing to see this guy have moments in which he speaks in real time, when the majority of content on UA-cam has taken on relentless bombarding with their delivery of information. The pauses whether it be intentional or not really does make his points more recallable.