Ebasics Diction and Poise Academy

16/06/2026

Vocabulary Development - Add "GREGARIOUS" to your bank of words.

🔻Sycophant - Adjective
🔻Synonym - Sociable, outgoing, extroverted, social, etc.
🔻Opposite - aloof, antisocial, solitary, etc.

The word is pronounced as gri-GEH-riuhs, apply stress on first syllable.

Examples:
Funke is gregarious and fun-loving.

To gain mystery, pronounce the word, makesentence with it and use it often.

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08/06/2026

Some words do not just describe things, they describe moments you have experienced and there are words for them.

Some words do not just name things, they capture moments you have lived but never quite knew how to express.

That is the true power of language: giving voice to experiences you have always felt but couldn’t define.

That's why you are here. Ebasics Diction is your go-to hub for refined communication and eloquence.

Which of them caught you off guard the most?
Drop the word in the comments.

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08/06/2026

Many people believe speaking well is a gift.

It is not.

More often than not, the problem is not a lack of intelligence. It is speaking too fast, mumbling words, relying on filler expressions, and failing to organize thoughts before speaking.

Want to sound more confident and articulate?

🔻Slow down.
🔻Pronounce every syllable clearly.
🔻Pause instead of saying "um," "uh," or "you know."
🔻And structure your message with a beginning, middle, and end.

The most effective speakers are are trained.

Have you signed up for Upgrade to Eloquence training? The time is now.

08/06/2026

Listening is a cornerstone of effective communication

When people feel heard, walls come down and connections grow stronger.

Be a bridge of good communication.

The most powerful conversations begin when listening becomes more important than speaking.

06/06/2026

"Let's share the grace."❌❌ Share it with who? 😄

The grace is not a loaf of bread, it is not a basket of oranges, and it is certainly not small chops. 🤣

The correct expression is:

"Let's say the grace." ✅

06/06/2026

Do you find yourself reeling off grammatical errors whenever you speak, especially in professional or public settings?

Do your words sometimes betray your brilliance, making you sound less confident, less articulate, or less prepared than you truly are?

You are not alone - and you don’t have to remain that way.

Clear, correct, and compelling communication is a skill, and like every skill, it can be learned, refined, and mastered with the right training.

If you desire to:

• Speak with confidence and accuracy
• Eliminate avoidable grammatical mistakes
• Express your thoughts with clarity and elegance.
• Command respect every time you speak

Then it is time to get trained properly.

06/06/2026

One of the perks of my job is receiving heartwarming messages like this after an event. 😊

I had the privilege of anchoring a programme, and this message landed in my inbox afterwards.

Truth be told, there is something refreshing about being appreciated for doing what you genuinely love. The long hours of preparation, the attention to detail, the energy invested in keeping an audience engaged—all become worthwhile when people take out time to say, "Well done."

Now, permit me to be a little curious. 😄

Which compliment have you received that you have never forgotten?

Mine are the ones that begin with:
"Coach, because of you..." 💃

Let's hear yours in the comments.👇

And if you have ever attended an event where I anchored, trained, or spoke, I'd love to know what stood out to you.

A grateful heart attracts greater opportunities. ❤️

05/06/2026