Episode 7 – From Script to Sounding Natural
In this episode of Your Voice in English – Coaching for Content Creators, we tackle one of the biggest challenges for podcasters, video creators, and communicators alike: how to prepare without sounding robotic.
Over-scripted delivery can make you sound stiff and unnatural, while under-preparing often leads to messy tangents and filler words. The key is finding that sweet spot where structure supports your natural voice.
🎙️ You’ll learn:
Why full scripts can be both helpful and limiting
How different formats (interviews, monologues, casual segments) call for different prep strategies
Practical ways to rewrite your content for clarity and flexibility
How to integrate tools from previous episodes like intonation, structure, and pauses to elevate your delivery
I’ll also share my personal preparation method, blending full scripting with techniques that keep delivery warm and authentic — so you can sound clear and confident without feeling trapped by your notes.
📝 Community Challenge:
Put these techniques into practice by taking one paragraph from your content and rewriting it into three bullet points. Then, try delivering it using only those prompts. Share your bullet points or reflections in the comments of the Community Challenge Post
For more resources, tools, and coaching to help you refine your English voice and delivery, visit www.beingles.ca
