My Own Dear Mother…
King George VI’s speech impediment was a major obstacle for him. However, the ACCA’s commentary on his speech highlights the progress he made and the techniques he employed to overcome this challenge.
The ACCA (the Association for Coaching and Consulting in Speech and Language) is a professional organization for speech and language therapists. In their commentary on King George VI’s speech, the ACCA notes that he used a number of techniques to improve his speech, including:
The ACCA also notes that King George VI had a strong support system in place, including his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and his speech therapist, Lionel Logue. Logue was a pioneer in the field of speech therapy, and he developed a number of innovative techniques to help King George VI overcome his impediment.
The ACCA’s commentary on King George VI’s speech provides valuable insights into the challenges that he faced and the techniques that he used to overcome them. This commentary is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in speech therapy or the history of public speaking.
Kind regards
G. Porter
