This document provides 30 tips for beginners in public speaking. It covers tips related to the matter, language, and style of public speaking. Some key tips include organizing the speech into an introduction, main speech, and conclusion; making no more than three main points; structuring each point with a statement, elaboration, and example; speaking fluently; avoiding grammatical faults and jargon; and keeping eye contact with different sections of the audience. The overall goal is to help beginners feel more confident and deliver an effective public speech.

1. PRESENTATION BY T.S.P.JWALAPATHI1
30 - Tips For A Beginner In
Public Speaking

2. 2
The ability to speak in front of
audience is considered as a sign of
Self-confidence.
Why Speak in Public ?

3. 3
The unique features of this
presentation is the tips given here
are time tested over 25 years
among youth

4. INTRODUCTION 4
Public Speaking
• Matter
• Language
• Style

5. Matter 5
Public Speaking
• #1
• Start with a proper GREETING to
the judges and audience

6. Matter 6
Public Speaking
• #2
• ORGANISE your speech into three
basic parts
• Attractive - INTRODUCTION
• Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH
• Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION

7. Matter 7
Public Speaking
• #3
• MAKE the introduction BRIEF
but ATTENTION GATHERING

8. Matter 8
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 )

9. Matter 9
Public Speaking
• #5
• MAKE NO more than THREE
major points in a three minutes
speech

10. Matter 10
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..)

11. Matter 11
Public Speaking
• #7
• BALANCE the points to consider
all aspects of situation.

12. Matter 12
Public Speaking
• #8
• EMPHASIZE your arguments but
don’t show bias.

13. Matter 13
Public Speaking
• #9
• MOVE from one point to another
-LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY

14. Matter 14
Public Speaking
• #10
• END with a word of thanks.

15. LANGUAGE 15
Public Speaking-
LANGUAGE
#11
• AVOID grammatical faults

16. LANGUAGE 16
Public Speaking
• #12
• USE correct pronunciation

17. LANGUAGE 17
Public Speaking
• #13
• USE the right word as far as
possible ( You should have /
develop a good vocabulary to do
this )

18. LANGUAGE 18
Public Speaking
• #14
• PREFER simple sentences.
Similarly prefer direct speech
(active voice) to reported speech
(passive voice)

19. LANGUAGE 19
Public Speaking
• #15
CITE specific example instead of
making generalizations.

20. LANGUAGE 20
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”

21. LANGUAGE 21
Public Speaking
• #17
• USE pauses appropriately
(when you make an important /
major point - it will sink into the
minds of your audience well)

22. LANGUAGE 22
Public Speaking
• #18
• SPEAK fluently

23. LANGUAGE 23
Public Speaking
• #19
• AVOID :
• Putting on an unnatural / foreign
accent

24. LANGUAGE 24
Public Speaking
• #20
• AVOID :
• Use of big words to show off
jargon, slang & cliches

25. STYLE 25
Public Speaking- STYLE
• #21
• TAKE a good look at the audience,
judges and the arrangements while
you are waiting for your turn to
speak.

26. STYLE 26
Public Speaking
• #22
• WALK at your normal pace to the
dais / speaker podium when called
to speak

27. STYLE 27
Public Speaking
• #23
• STAND erect, but not stiff

28. STYLE 28
Public Speaking
• #24
• LOOK at judges, audience and
take a deep breath.

29. STYLE 29
Public Speaking
• #25
• SMILE at the most friendly face
(pretty / handsome one) you can
see in the audience - if you prefer !
Now begin speaking.

30. STYLE 30
Public Speaking
• #26
• KEEP your voice at a level that
suits the size of the audience and
the hall / room

31. STYLE 31
Public Speaking
• #27
• SPEAK at your natural speed
(like when you talk to your friends
or at home)

32. STYLE 32
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)

33. STYLE 33
Public Speaking
• #29
• ALLOW your hands the natural
gestures they are used to, while
you speak.

34. STYLE 34
Public Speaking
• #30
• After you finish your speech pause
briefly, take a couple of steps back
and then RETURN to your seat.

35. THE END 35