The document discusses techniques for effective communication and public speaking. It covers topics like body language, tone, appearance, overcoming fears of public speaking, and creating a good first impression. Tips included maintaining confident body language, using an audible and emotionally-connected tone, dressing appropriately for the presentation, practicing to reduce nerves, and making eye contact or looking slightly above the audience. Colorful presentations with pictures can help keep audiences engaged. Presenters are advised not to assume things will go wrong or over-prepare audiences for worst-case scenarios, but remain positive and calm if issues arise.

1. 17 AUGUST 2020
Communication and
Public Speaking
ENGLISH GRADE 12A
MISS N.MAGUBANE
BONA COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
NONGCEBOMAGUBANE21@GMAIL.COM

2. COMMUNICATION
TECHNIQUES
• Communication and public
speaking is a challenge to
many
• There are many factors that
can make a presentation go
wrong
• With good techniques, one
can master the art of public
speaking.

4. communication
IT IS THE IMPARTING
OR EXCHANGING OF
INFORMATION BY
-SPEAKING
-WRITING -OR USING OTHER
DIFFERENT MEDIUMS

5. Communicating with
confidence: Jeff Ansell
• Body language
• Tone
• Gestures
• Appearance

6. Body language
• A confident communicator is grounded
• This must show with the body language
• What comes out of the mouth should
not contradict with the body language
• The use of hands is important
But they should not be a distraction to the
audience

7. Tone
• Ones voice needs to be audible
• Everyone in the room is supposed to hear what is being said
• Control of tone is important, e.g. if the topic is related to death, the tone
should change
• This allows you to connect to the audience emotionally.

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9. Appearance
• Presentation is key to a successful
presentation
• This means how you dress sets the
tone

10. Overcoming your fear of
public speaking; Todd Dewett
• It’s a skill that can be learnt
• You need to shape how others see you
• You need to get rid of distractions
• Do not look directly into your audience's eyes
• Look above their heads

11. Creating first impression: Vanessa
Van Edwards

12. First impressions
matter

13. Colorful presentation
• A presentation with pictures keeps the
spectators active and excited
• They are able to relate to what is being said
• If something does not make sense, the
picture gives a clear demonstration

14. Do not prepare
your audience
for the worst-
case scenario

15. Always be positive
Do not assume
something is going to go
wrong
This will make your
audience to loose
confidence in you
Be calm if technical
issues arise

16. references
• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communication
• https://www.slideshare.net/samidrazzak/5-tools-for-an-
awesome-presentationby-samid-razzak
• https://www.slideshare.net/AndreasVonderHeydt/12-minutes-to-
create-a-mind-changing-presentation
• https://www.slideshare.net/JimMacLeod/17-ways-to-design-a-
presentation-people-want-to-view
• https://www.slideshare.net/keciluzi49461/captivate-vanessa-van-
edwards-the-science-of-succeeding-with-people-ebook