Understanding “voice training” is an important and practical topic for you, an ESL learner, because your voice plays a big role in how clearly and confidently you speak English. Whether you're practicing pronunciation, speaking more loudly, or learning to change your tone, voice training can help you sound more natural and be better understood. Mastering today’s vocabulary will give you the tools to communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Pronunciation (Noun): The way a word is spoken or said.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Good pronunciation helps people understand you more easily.

     2. I practice the pronunciation of new words every day.

     3. The teacher corrected my pronunciation during class.

2. Projection (Noun): Speaking with enough volume and clarity so others can hear you clearly.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Voice projection is important when speaking in front of a group.

     2. She worked on her projection during speech class.

     3. You need stronger projection if you're talking in a noisy place.

3. Tone (Noun): The quality or feeling in your voice that shows emotion or attitude.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. His tone sounded angry, even though his words were polite.

     2. Change your tone to show excitement or surprise.

     3. The teacher has a calm and friendly tone when speaking.

4. Enunciate (Verb): To pronounce words clearly and carefully.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Please enunciate each word so your audience can understand.

     2. Actors and public speakers must learn to enunciate well.

     3. I’m learning to enunciate difficult English sounds.

5. Pitch (Noun): How high or low your voice sounds.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Her voice has a high pitch when she’s excited.

     2. Try to lower your pitch to sound more serious.

     3. The coach gave tips on controlling your pitch while speaking.

During voice training, I’ve been working on my pronunciation and learning how to enunciate each word more clearly. I also practiced my projection so I can speak loudly without shouting. One of the hardest parts was changing my pitch and tone to sound more natural in conversations. It’s been challenging, but I already feel more confident when I speak English out loud!