It turns out that this segment will be about learning how to teach ATM lessons, the kind that looks like a yoga class. A major part of teaching an ATM is learning to make your intentions clear through your voice, both in tone and in content. We did an activity this morning that was so much fun that I'm going to share it with you here.
So, I have an experiment for you to try. Find a person to do it with. You could do it in the mirror, but it's more interesting with another person.
1. Take the list of words and phrases below and read them to one another as if you were actually in the situation presented by each phrase. Make it sound real. Make sure you look at the person you're talking to instead of at the list. Trust me, it's fun.
Yes.
I'm feeling confident. I know I can do the job.
You-hooo!
I'd like to make an announcement.
Help!
This is really uncomfortable.
Ouch!
I have a secret to tell you.
Stop it.
I don't think I can do this.
Whatever.
Hello there.
I'm cold.
I'm hot.
Oh baby.
I'm scared.
Go!
Come here.
Ohhh that feels so good.
Please lie down.
I am really angry.
Taxi?
2. Next, find the place in your voice where you naturally say "yes". Using that same place in your voice, read through the list again and see what happens.
3. Pick another phrase, find that spot in your voice, and try it again in that voice.
Ridiculously fun, and not nearly as easy as it seems like it should be.
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Looks like a fascinating exercise. I don't have someone handy right now to do this with, but it would be fun to try.
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