Question 1

What is the MIT How to Speak framework?

Accepted Answer

Professor Patrick Winston's 'How to Speak' lecture at MIT has been watched over 21 million times. It defines 7 dimensions of effective spoken communication: How to Start, Four Heuristics (cycling, building a fence, verbal punctuation, asking questions), Time & Place, Tools (boards, props, slides), Informing & Inspiring, Persuading & Getting Famous, and How to End. Speak Sharp scores your communication against all 7 dimensions.

Question 2

What types of communication can I analyse with Speak Sharp?

Accepted Answer

Speak Sharp is designed for high-stakes spoken communication: board presentations, investor pitches, job talks, conference keynotes, and talk outlines. It applies Professor Winston's MIT framework to score and improve your content before the moment arrives.

Question 3

How does the AI rewrite feature work?

Accepted Answer

After analysing your communication, Speak Sharp offers two rewrite modes: Full Rewrite applies all Winston improvements across the entire document while preserving your voice, and Targeted Fix patches one specific weak dimension without changing the rest of your content.

Question 4

Is Speak Sharp free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The free tier includes 3 analyses per month with full scoring and suggestions. Pro (£9/month) unlocks unlimited analyses, AI rewrite, and the full template library. Team (£49/month) adds up to 10 seats for collaborative preparation.

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