Impromptu Speaking
Mahesh Amarasiri ACS
Introduction
 Impromptu speaking is not entirely “unprepared”
 A speaker can be ready for possible “impromptu” speaking by
 Following current affairs
 Latest discussions
 Reading
 listening
Tips
 Before attending a meeting , conference call or discussion anticipate
possible topics where you were called upon to speak
 Never begin with apology; talk about what you know
 Focus your thoughts on subject and the occasion
 comments on the views express by the others in attendance
How to structure : you may select one of more from
below
 Compare past, present and possible view on the future
 Contrast a before and after a situation
 Approach the topic from alternative view points
 State the problem and suggest a solution
 Compare advantages and disadvantages
 Consider Political, Economical and social implications
 Consider the geographical influence: city, state, country or world
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Impromptu speaking

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    Introduction  Impromptu speakingis not entirely “unprepared”  A speaker can be ready for possible “impromptu” speaking by  Following current affairs  Latest discussions  Reading  listening
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    Tips  Before attendinga meeting , conference call or discussion anticipate possible topics where you were called upon to speak  Never begin with apology; talk about what you know  Focus your thoughts on subject and the occasion  comments on the views express by the others in attendance
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    How to structure: you may select one of more from below  Compare past, present and possible view on the future  Contrast a before and after a situation  Approach the topic from alternative view points  State the problem and suggest a solution  Compare advantages and disadvantages  Consider Political, Economical and social implications  Consider the geographical influence: city, state, country or world
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