1. E N G 2 1 1 : P U B L I C S P E A K I N G A N D D E B A T E
PUBLIC SPEAKING: AN
INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT IS PUBLIC SPEAKING?
• Public speaking is speech making before a large
body of audience in a formal situation wherein you,
the speaker, display your talents for eloquence and
oratory.
• Public speaking is communication of ideas using
words and actions to let others know what is
happening in your head.
• Public speaking is an art of facing a group of
people and communicating to them your thoughts
and feelings by means of effective speech.

3. A SIMPLE DEFINITION…
• Public speaking is a
process of
conveying ideas, of
sharing opinions
and information.
• It is highly social
• Individualistic
• Unites the speaker
and the audience

4. HOW DOES PUBLIC SPEAKING AS A
COMMUNICATION WORK?
• How does communication work?
• Can a person always share meanings with another?
• How can you tell if you are really communicating?
• What elements of speaking must you consider in
order that you become an effective communicator
of ideas?