PRESENTATION BY T.S.P.JWALAPATHI
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30 - Tips For A Beginner In Public Speaking
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The ability to speak in front of
audience is considered as a sign of
Self-confidence.
Why Speak in Public ?
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The unique features of this
presentation is the tips given here
are time tested over 25 years
among youth
INTRODUCTION 4
Public Speaking
• Matter
• Language
• Style
Matter 5
Public Speaking
• #1
• Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience
Matter 6
Public Speaking
• #2• ORGANISE your speech into three
basic parts• Attractive - INTRODUCTION • Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH • Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION
Matter 7
Public Speaking
• #3
• MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING
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 )
Matter 9
Public Speaking
• #5
• MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech
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..)
Matter 11
Public Speaking
• #7
• BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.
Matter 12
Public Speaking
• #8
• EMPHASIZE your arguments but don’t show bias.
Matter 13
Public Speaking
• #9
• MOVE from one point to another -LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY
Matter 14
Public Speaking
• #10
• END with a word of thanks.
LANGUAGE 15
Public Speaking- LANGUAGE
#11
• AVOID grammatical faults
LANGUAGE 16
Public Speaking
• #12
• USE correct pronunciation
LANGUAGE 17
Public Speaking
• #13
• USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )
LANGUAGE 18
Public Speaking
• #14
• PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)
LANGUAGE 19
Public Speaking
• #15
CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.
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”
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)
LANGUAGE 22
Public Speaking
• #18
• SPEAK fluently
LANGUAGE 23
Public Speaking
• #19
• AVOID :
• Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent
LANGUAGE 24
Public Speaking
• #20
• AVOID :
• Use of big words to show off jargon, slang & cliches
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.
STYLE 26
Public Speaking
• #22
• WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak
STYLE 27
Public Speaking
• #23
• STAND erect, but not stiff
STYLE 28
Public Speaking
• #24
• LOOK at judges, audience and take a deep breath.
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.
STYLE 30
Public Speaking
• #26
• KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room
STYLE 31
Public Speaking
• #27
• SPEAK at your natural speed (like when you talk to your friends or at home)
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)
STYLE 33
Public Speaking
• #29
• ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.
STYLE 34
Public Speaking
• #30
• After you finish your speech pause briefly, take a couple of steps back and then RETURN to your seat.
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