This document discusses strategies for improving speaking skills, with a focus on public speaking. It begins by outlining common objectives for developing speaking abilities and discusses how the brain works differently during public speaking compared to normal conversation due to anxiety. Common types of public speaking are described along with factors that can contribute to lack of speaking skills. Techniques are provided for overcoming anxiety, including recognizing that audiences do not focus as much on speakers' flaws as feared. Differences between first and second language acquisition are examined. The conclusion encourages developing speaking confidence and never giving up on improvement.