 Effective speaking. Speak. Speak is an acronym. An acronym is a special kind of word. It looks just like a regular word we can pronounce. Each letter in an acronym stands for another word or expression. ASAP. As soon as possible. TESOL. Teaching English to speakers of other languages. SPEED. The S in speak stands for speed. When we are nervous, our voice sounds higher and less effective. Slow down and your voice will sound deeper. Practice using your voice effectively with this video. PAUSE. The P in speak stands for pause. Pause after a few sentences. Your audience needs time to process what you tell them. Extension. The E in speak stands for extension. Extend your body and stand tall. Move your shoulders back. Standing tall will help your voice too. Attitude. The A in speak stands for attitude. Relax your facial muscles. Smile when it is appropriate. Keep eye contact. The K in speak stands for keep eye contact. Look people in the eye when you speak. Scan the room when you speak to a larger audience. This means to look at many different people, not just one person. Practice it every day. SPEED. PAUSE. Extension. Attitude. Keep eye contact. Which makes speak. The end.