2. Functional Speaking
Functional Speaking is a communication tool to get messages
across and to carry out activities that many people consider
necessary to function in society.
To speak loud enough to be heard
To speak distinctly where everyone can understand
3. Tips
Know your material.
Practice. Practice. Practice
Know the room.
Relax.
Visualize yourself giving your speech
Concentrate on the message
Gain experience
4. Tips
In order to ensure you get your point across, reduce what you say to the bare
minimum.
-When it comes down to the words you choose, you must clarify; Simplify; Economize;
Emphasize
Show, don’t tell
-In dealing with what you say, you can show your point through body language with
greater efficacy than merely telling your point.
Watch your "ums" and "uhs“
-This kind of mumbling happens most often when you’re nervous and unprepared, so
keep in mind: The more prepared you are, the less nervous you’ll be.
Say it loud and say it proud!
7. Be aware of the verbal
form of language you
are using, such as the
pitch and loudness of
your voice, the rate at
which you speak, and
the pronunciation of
words.
8. Be aware of the
nonverbal forms of
language you are using,
such as the way you
move, posture, facial
expressions, gestures
and appearance.
9. Sometimes it is not
always possible to find
out all this information
before the lecture so
you need to try to be
adaptable.
10. Research – The better
prepared you are for
your speech or lecture,
the better the speech
will be.
11. If you think ”I hope no
one asks me ……” you
can guarantee
someone will, so have
an answer.