30 - Tips For A Beginner In Public Speaking

The ability to speak in front of audience is considered as a sign of Self-confidence . Why Speak in Public ?

The unique features of this presentation is the tips given here are time tested over 25 years among youth

Public Speaking Matter Language Style

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Public Speaking #1 Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience

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Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience

Public Speaking #2 ORGANISE your speech into three basic parts Attractive - INTRODUCTION Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION

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ORGANISE your speech into three basic parts

Attractive - INTRODUCTION

Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH

Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION

Public Speaking #3 MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING

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MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING

Public Speaking #4 OPEN your speech with any one of the four techniques : Quotation Example Definition Humour ( HUMOUR is little difficult to deliver ; unless you are good at telling jokes, DON’T try this technique )

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OPEN your speech with any one of the four techniques :

Quotation

Example

Definition

Humour ( HUMOUR is little difficult to deliver ; unless you are good at telling jokes, DON’T try this technique )

Public Speaking #5 MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech

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MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech

Public Speaking #6 STRUCTURE the points as under a) MAKE a single & clear statement of your point b) ELABORATE the point in few sentences c) Give one or two examples to support the point (sequence may vary c,a,b..)

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STRUCTURE the points as under

a) MAKE a single & clear statement of your point

b) ELABORATE the point in few sentences

c) Give one or two examples to support the point (sequence may vary c,a,b..)

Public Speaking #7 BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.

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BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.

Public Speaking #8 EMPHASIZE your arguments but don’t show bias.

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EMPHASIZE your arguments but don’t show bias.

Public Speaking #9 MOVE from one point to another -LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY

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MOVE from one point to another -LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY

Public Speaking #10 END with a word of thanks.

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END with a word of thanks.

Public Speaking- LANGUAGE #11 AVOID grammatical faults

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AVOID grammatical faults

Public Speaking #12 USE correct pronunciation

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USE correct pronunciation

Public Speaking #13 USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )

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USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )

Public Speaking #14 PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)

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PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)

Public Speaking #15 CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.

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CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.

Public Speaking #16 CREATE word pictures Example - say : “My friend Ram”, instead of “a friend” Say : “It is hard as maths to me” , not weakly “it is hard”

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CREATE word pictures

Example - say : “My friend Ram”, instead of “a friend”

Say : “It is hard as maths to me” , not weakly “it is hard”

Public Speaking #17 USE pauses appropriately (when you make an important / major point - it will sink into the minds of your audience well)

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USE pauses appropriately (when you make an important / major point - it will sink into the minds of your audience well)

Public Speaking #18 SPEAK fluently

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SPEAK fluently

Public Speaking #19 AVOID : Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent

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AVOID :

Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent

Public Speaking #20 AVOID : Use of big words to show off jargon, slang & cliches

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AVOID :

Use of big words to show off jargon, slang & cliches

Public Speaking- STYLE #21 TAKE a good look at the audience, judges and the arrangements while you are waiting for your turn to speak.

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TAKE a good look at the audience, judges and the arrangements while you are waiting for your turn to speak.

Public Speaking #22 WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak

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WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak

Public Speaking #23 STAND erect, but not stiff

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STAND erect, but not stiff

Public Speaking #24 LOOK at judges, audience and take a deep breath.

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LOOK at judges, audience and take a deep breath.

Public Speaking #25 SMILE at the most friendly face (pretty / handsome one) you can see in the audience - if you prefer ! Now begin speaking .

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SMILE at the most friendly face (pretty / handsome one) you can see in the audience - if you prefer ! Now begin speaking .

Public Speaking #26 KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room

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KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room

Public Speaking #27 SPEAK at your natural speed (like when you talk to your friends or at home)

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SPEAK at your natural speed (like when you talk to your friends or at home)

Public Speaking #28 LOOK at different sections of the audience once in a while. (Don’t stare at someone or a particular object in the room)

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LOOK at different sections of the audience once in a while. (Don’t stare at someone or a particular object in the room)

Public Speaking #29 ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.

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ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.

Public Speaking #30 After you finish your speech pause briefly, take a couple of steps back and then RETURN to your seat.

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After you finish your speech pause briefly, take a couple of steps back and then RETURN to your seat.

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