Extemporaneous speaking involves delivering a speech with little preparation time using brief notes rather than a fully memorized or read speech. It requires preparing an outline in advance with key points and phrases rather than full sentences to allow for flexibility. While challenging at first, extemporaneous speaking becomes more natural with practice, and the focus is on presenting prepared ideas and information conversationally and interacting with the audience rather than reciting a script. Confidence and preparation are important to successful extemporaneous delivery.

1. Teaching You
Extemporaneous
Speaking

2. What is an extemporaneous delivery?
• Extemporaneous speaking is similar to
prepared speaking, except for preparation
time.
• Speeches or presentations are delivered with
little or no time given to prepare written
information.
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3. Do not memorize your speech:
• Speeches from memory tend to sound
unnatural, "canned," or staged. The speaker
loses spontaneity and the ability to adapt to
audience needs. Also, what do you do if you
forget information or lose your place?
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4. Do not read your speech:
• Reading makes it impossible to interact with
your audience…
They won't listen if you read to them!
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5. Do not "wing" it!
• Even the best speakers need to prepare their
comments in advance.
• Too much impromptu speaking can become
unfocused and disorganized.
• You will likely stray from the topic and omit
important information.
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6. Use notes or an outline:
• Provide yourself with enough information to
keep the speech on track,
but not too much so you are tied to your
notes.
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7. • Do not write notes in complete sentences - you
will end up reading them. Use only key words
and phrases.
• Less is better! Don't let the notes dictate the
pace of the speech, let your pace dictate the use
of the notes.
• Write your notes extra neatly or type them
out. Never let your notes be a source of
confusion or a distraction.
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8. http://www.extemporaneousspeakingexamples.com
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Here’s an Example of Extemporaneous Speaking
Watch and Listen.

9. Always Remember:
• The first time you give an extemporaneous
speech will be the most difficult.
This is because you will not have much time to
prepare or practice.
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10. • The most important thing to remember is
stress the main idea (s) and deliver the speech
or presentation with confidence.
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11. Practice as much as possible!
• An extemporaneous delivery only works when
the speaker is prepared.
• The challenge is not to deliver the speech
exactly as you had planned.
• Rather, it is to present your ideas and
information in a natural and conversational
manner.
• Be flexible, be interactive, be prepared.
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12. That’s all and Thank you for
listening and watching.
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