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The best book on college grammar?

I have just finished a college course in business English. I did well, but I want to be able to look at parts of speech in a sentence and understand enough to know for sure why I am using who or whom or when to choose subjective or objective pronouns. (Example: Do you think it was THEY who left the door unlocked overnight?) My textbook spent more time telling you to substitute he or him for who or whom, but I wanted to be able to understand what part of speech was responsible for the choice. What is the best college level or above textbook to teach me this? Thank you in advance.
posted by Leah on May 7, 2013 - 3 answers

 

What software can be used to crowdsource a transcription?

I am looking for an online service in which a group of volunteers could use to transcribe an audio or video file into text. Is there anything that will allow 10-15 volunteers to simultaneously log in and do this? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Apr 16, 2013 - 3 answers

Best Wedding Toast Ever

Somebody gave you a really great wedding toast. What was great about it? [more inside]
posted by GastrocNemesis on Apr 9, 2013 - 21 answers

Karaoke-like software to speak Norwegian like a native

Is there any software out there which can give me feedback on rhythm, timing and flow for language learning? Karaoke for Norwegian speech patterns? [more inside]
posted by Eltulipan on Mar 18, 2013 - 3 answers

Why does OSX Text to Speech occasionally garble/skip words on me?

In order to reduce eyestrain when on the computer, I use the basic OSX (10.6.8) Text to Speech (System Prefs -> Speech -> Text to Speech) software for the computer to read out long-form articles found online. This works great! Except....sometimes when I ask "Alex" to read out to me it will skip or garble words from the highlighted article, usually one word per sentence or after x number of words. Why? [more inside]
posted by carabiner on Mar 11, 2013 - 1 answer

Could I give myself a Scottish accent through the magic of software?

How possible would it be to write an app or piece of software that could take a piece of speech text and change the accent of the speaker? What challenges would there be given the current level of speech recognition and audio processing technology and linguistic knowledge? [more inside]
posted by TwoWordReview on Mar 4, 2013 - 4 answers

Learning a neutral accent and DIY speech therapy

I teach for a living but have a lot of linguistic baggage that I'd like to get rid of. Specifically, I have some weird pronunciation/accent issues and would like to speak "General American" or newscaster English. Is this something I can do on my own? What resources should I use? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Feb 27, 2013 - 7 answers

Could we hear the speaking voice of a six-inch-tall human?

I am considering writing a novel/story that involves the idea of people living among us who are somewhere between three and eight inches tall, but I don't know enough about the physics of sound to know if normal height humans would be able to speak to these tiny people. Would their voices be too high-pitched to hear at all, or just very difficult to understand? Would our voices be understandable to them? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Feb 15, 2013 - 18 answers

Examples of cliched business speak in the US?

What annoying words and phrases are popping up too often in the US workplace? Whenever I try to think of an example, it is at least 5 years old and people aren't really using it anymore. For example, "hit the ground running" or "the competition ate our lunch". (But those are too old.) [more inside]
posted by ErikH2000 on Jan 9, 2013 - 225 answers

How to record and transcribe Skype conversation

What technology and software I should look at inorder to be able to record interviews on Skype on to my hard disk (MacBook Pro) and then be able to manipulate the recording easily in order to type out a transcript? Or, preferably , find reliable speech recognition software that will automatically produce a written transcript I can enter into my word processing program (Open Office.) ? I'm willing to change up software and able to spend no more than $100 to make this work. Is it possible?
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Dec 18, 2012 - 8 answers

Is there any way to talk to my spouse about saying "like" too much, particularly in a professional setting?

Is there any way to talk to my spouse about saying "like" too much, particularly in a professional setting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2012 - 51 answers

Is your voice like handwriting? Can you improve the quality and pleasantness of your default voice (pitch, intonation, etc) like you can with penmanship so that the changes you focus on become the default? Or will you always be in some way "singing" your words?

Is your voice like handwriting? Can you improve the quality and pleasantness of your natural voice (pitch, intonation, etc) like you can with penmanship so that the changes you focus on become the default? Or will you always be in some way "singing" your words? [more inside]
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night on Oct 29, 2012 - 10 answers

Great Astronomical Discoveries of 2012?

[Astronomy-filter] Giving a speech about Astronomical Discoveries of 2012 to an informal group of friends. Looking for suggestions on 3 main points to cover. Your input greatly appreciated! [more inside]
posted by Draccy on Oct 9, 2012 - 8 answers

Good short reading on the Occupy Movement and free speech for college freshmen.

Good short reading on the Occupy Movement and free speech for college freshmen. [more inside]
posted by rainbowbrite on Sep 18, 2012 - 2 answers

Help me make a list of the can't miss speeches of the 2012 DNC convention.

I need help so I don't miss out on watching the best "can't miss" speeches of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. [more inside]
posted by marsha56 on Sep 6, 2012 - 10 answers

Please help me find a comforting science based eulogy

I can't remember where I read it - can someone help me find a eulogy from a scientist? [more inside]
posted by msali on Sep 2, 2012 - 5 answers

i'll let you be in my dream if i can be in yours

help! a quick quote on love from greek poetry and mexican poetry for a wedding toast. [more inside]
posted by elephantsvanish on Aug 17, 2012 - 6 answers

Mystery Years of Silence

I apparently stopped talking from just before I was one till I was about four. Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 29, 2012 - 23 answers

Advice for doing a best man speech for someone you hardly know?

Earlier this year I was asked by a friendly co-worker to be his best man. I accepted against my better judgement because I got the sense he had no one else he could ask. Now faced with writing an appropriate heartfelt (possibly humorous) speech I am at a loss. [more inside]
posted by iheijoushin on Jul 23, 2012 - 20 answers

What is an engaging, interesting accounting topic for a speech to small business owners?

What is an engaging, interesting accounting topic for a speech to small business owners? [more inside]
posted by Snackpants on Jul 12, 2012 - 12 answers

In Hartford, Hereford, and Hampshire...

Please suggest a good elocution and diction program I can use at home with my kids. [more inside]
posted by katyh on Jul 2, 2012 - 2 answers

Filling time between speakers while hosting an event

I'm the host/presenter at an event where there will be multiple contestants presenting speeches onstage to a high school-aged audience. What types of things could I say between speakers to fill the time as they set up and judges deliberate? Something interesting/funny to keep the audience interested... [more inside]
posted by nzydarkxj on May 26, 2012 - 4 answers

Where did I read this speech?

Commencement Address Filter: Can you help me find a graduation speech (I think it was given by a celebrity, and I think at an Ivy League school) about how modern relationships have the problem of depending on one person to be all the people in someone's life. Other hints inside. [more inside]
posted by chocolatemilkshakes on Apr 25, 2012 - 3 answers

I will participating in a speech competition early next week and I am feeling extremely anxious. Help?

I will participating in a speech competition early next week and I am feeling extremely anxious. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2012 - 9 answers

Help me find a SLP to Skype

How to best go about finding a speech-language pathologist that is willing to do Skype sessions? [more inside]
posted by trogdole on Mar 22, 2012 - 5 answers

Help Me Speak Pretty

How do you give a presentation with confidence, without reading your notes word-for-word? [more inside]
posted by oceanview on Mar 12, 2012 - 29 answers

Are certain implications of religious freedom at odds with the principle of equality before the law for everyone?

Recently I entered a discussion about the following scenario: If a college student at a state university says they can't take a test on Friday, because of their religious beliefs, should their professor be required to honor that and reschedule the test for that student? I am talking about some sort of a formal requirement, as opposed to the professor being an accommodating sport. Read below for details. [more inside]
posted by josefk on Feb 23, 2012 - 31 answers

Speak now, or...

A child, is 3 1/2 years old, and has never spoken a word. Parents (very, very born again Christians) finally decide, maybe they should take him to a doctor to get checked out or something. This is my grandson. MeFites, potential jury pool, what is going on with this beautiful young boy? And how do I quell the urge to knock my daughter and son-in-law's heads together like Larry and Shemp? Go look up pissed-off in the dictionary, I'll wave back. [more inside]
posted by timsteil on Jan 24, 2012 - 16 answers

Phone conversation with a stroke patient?

Any tips for talking on the phone to someone with cognitive damage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2012 - 2 answers

Gold teeth and a curse for this town were all in my mouth

What words have you made up that you use regularly? [more inside]
posted by holdkris99 on Jan 13, 2012 - 209 answers

I'm vewwy cuwwious about this.

Are there any named speech disorders equivalent to rhotacism but involving difficulty in pronouncing another specific alphabet letter? [more inside]
posted by cp311 on Jan 3, 2012 - 7 answers

Worsening stuttering

I've had a very mild stutter since early adolescence. I'm 30 now. For most of this time, I had it under control such that I was able to go through high school, college, a few years of working, and law school without anyone ever being aware of it. It was always there to some extent, but it never posed a real problem and never weighed too heavily on my mind. The stutter has gotten significantly worse just in the past couple months though, and is beginning to affect both my quality of life and my job. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2012 - 10 answers

Words

What’s a sure-fire way of knowing the difference between “their” and there; I always end up getting confused between the two. [more inside]
posted by hadjiboy on Nov 21, 2011 - 19 answers

Bodies Upon the Gears

I'm looking for some intense, inspiring speeches along the lines of Chaplin's The Great Dictator speech and Mario Savio's bodies upon the gears speech.
posted by swift on Nov 16, 2011 - 5 answers

Improve my elocution!

How can I work on a more "natural" delivery (emphasis, pitch, etc.) when reading books aloud? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Nov 16, 2011 - 9 answers

Oblivious rapid speech?

Name this condition: Rapid speech that the speaker is not aware of or perceives to be at "normal" speed. [more inside]
posted by ferdinand.bardamu on Nov 5, 2011 - 6 answers

Brilliant commencement speeches?

What are some great commencement addresses? [more inside]
posted by raf on Oct 8, 2011 - 12 answers

What's the best speakers' bureau?

Can you recommend a reputable speakers' bureau? [more inside]
posted by TurkeyMustard on Sep 27, 2011 - 1 answer

Demonstration speech ideas for a girl who can't cook or craft

What would be a good topic for a 5-6-minute demonstration speech in a college speech class? Caveat: It must involve the use of a tangible, 3D object, but I have absolutely no ability with crafts, cooking, or sports. [more inside]
posted by datarose on Sep 12, 2011 - 48 answers

Was Lincoln appreciative of interrupting crickets?

I once heard an apocryphal story about Abraham Lincoln being interrupted by crickets and responding with an impromptu appreciation for their chirping. Have you heard this story? Does anyone know of a source for it? [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Jul 30, 2011 - 4 answers

Can I go ahead and disparage this company on my blog?

I'm toying with an idea for a blog. On this blog, I would write short fiction entries in which a specific product, manufactured by a very well-known brand, would be exposed in every entry as particularly loathsome and subsequently disposed of or even destroyed. [more inside]
posted by amusem on Jul 9, 2011 - 15 answers

Is there a text to speech program that will let me control speed in WPM

Is there a text to speech tool that will allow me to control the speed in Words per minute? [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane on Jun 28, 2011 - 1 answer

aaaaaand this is one reason why I don't come to MeFi meetups...

I've lost my mojo for participating in group conversations and would like to get it back. Rather than getting advice from talkative people (whose skills are ingrained) I'd prefer suggestions from people who've dealt with group conversation problems firsthand or have a quiet conversation style. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2011 - 21 answers

Grammar error? "Working since I'm 12"

Why do some people say "since I'm 12" instead of "since I was 12"? [more inside]
posted by lovableiago on Jun 14, 2011 - 53 answers

Where[Way-uh}? Over there[they-uh].

How can I help my 3 year old with his pronunciation? [more inside]
posted by unceman on Jun 14, 2011 - 26 answers

Speech advice

I'm the best man at a wedding this weekend, and I have to give a toast. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2011 - 26 answers

Like I couldn't tell you, I'm fine right?

So now there are now two instances of people having a speech impeding migrane on camera. [more inside]
posted by thusspakeparanoia on Mar 23, 2011 - 9 answers

nothing new under the sun

What should I say when people ask me "what's new?" when nothing is really new...? usually takes place in an elevator or lunch line.
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Mar 23, 2011 - 45 answers

Quack-talking?

In his recent kids-these-days piece, Clark Whelton says "Even nasal passages are affected by fashion. Quack-talking, the rasping tones preferred by many young women today, used to be considered a misfortune." Do you get what he's talking about, and can you point me to an audio example?
posted by ottereroticist on Mar 1, 2011 - 15 answers

Best free real-time voice changer?

Best free real-time voice changer? [more inside]
posted by chrisph on Jan 7, 2011 - 1 answer

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