Download - The art of communication
Presented by:Emmylou B. Felimer
Asian CollegeFebruary 11, 2014
The Art of Communication: Getting the message across
Quote:
Have you ever been in this situation?
What makes students afraid of public speaking?
What is the art of communication? How do we get the message across?
Objectives:
To learn the tips in spontanous self-expression
To learn strategies in enhancing vocabulary
To master grammar rulesTo apply strategies in powerful public speaking
1. Spontaneous Self-expression
self-expressionto set forth your thoughts, feelings, and
opinions in speaking, writing or other art form
to show, manifest or revealan indication of your feeling, spirit, or
character
(http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/self-expression/)
Communication Model http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.html
1A1. The first thing that came to my mind when I
woke up today is _____________________.
2. One of my goals this week is ___________.
3. What I love about being a high school/college student is ___________________________.
4. If I could improve something in Metro Manila, it would be __________________________.
1B1. What I would like to develop in myself
is__________________________________.
2. A new word that I learned recently is ______.
3. A grammar topic that I really need to study is ___________________________________.
4. One of the greatest ideas that I came across is _________________________________.
2. Vocabulary Enhancement
vo·cab·u·larynoun \vō-ˈka-byə-ˌler-ē, və-\ : the words that make up a
language: all of the words known and used
by a person
How do you enhance your vocabulary?http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/
Make it a priority to learn new words. Make your vocabulary practical. Start
by learning the words that can express what’s most important to you.
Find the right word for you and use it. When you’re writing something, use a thesaurus frequently.
Learn roots. When you learn a word, use it
immediately and frequently.
2A Know the difference.
study - researchadjective -
adverbadmire - inspireshy - ashamedbreath -
breathe
there - theirfull - satisfiedfocus -
concentrateits - it’sdetermined -
decided
2B General and Specific words
Specific words: amble limp meander sashay stagger stroll strut
Specific words:babblecajolechatdiscussnegotiateremarktete-a-tete
2C Context clues 1. The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her
finger.
2. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap.
3. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
4. In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers.
5. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared.
3. Grammatical Accuracy gram·marnoun \ˈgra-mər\ : the set of rules that explain how words
are used in a language
3A
1. After the storm, they got stranded in an island.
2. It is me who loves you very much.
3. I have finished the report before I slept.
4. The people cheered loudly and walking briskly during the parade.
5. Please repeat the instruction once again.
3B1. There (is, are) more than 19 million
people in Australia.2. Milk, together with cheese and sardines,
(contains, contain) calcium, which builds bones.
3. Fish and chips (is, are) a popular English dish.
4. Neither pumpkins nor eggplant (belongs, belong) to the vegetable family.
5. Each of the articles (is, are) illustrated with pictures.
3C1. The committee (has, have) decided to improve
park facilities.2. The local soccer team (plays, play) its games in
the park.3. The band (wants, want) individual lockers for
their instruments.4. The city council (is, are) arguing among
themselves about new taxes.5. Mathematics (is, are) a study of more than just
numbers.6. My clothes (is, are) blowing off the clothesline.
4. Powerful public speaking
public speakingnoun : the act or skill of speaking to a
usually large group of people
Types of Speech Delivery
ImpromptuReadExtemporaneousMemorized
Steps in Preparing for a speech
1.Topic2.Outline3.First draft4.First draft revision5.Practice
4ABe Gentle with Yourself
You can only attract the people, things, and events that match the quality and intensity of your beliefs about yourself. That’s why being gentle with yourself is a pre-requisite for conscious creators. You can visualize and affirm all you want, but if in your heart you aren’t worthy, you aren’t receiving.
If you want to let the good stuff in,stop beating yourself up.No matter what.
(http://www.essential-practices.com/gentle.html)
4AChallenge yourself. The more you move in the direction of things that
challenge and make you a bit nervous, the more likely you will find inspiration. You can’t expect to be inspired by doing the same thing every day, following the same routine, working at the same boring job, watching the same boring television shows. You have to decide to follow your passions, engage in the world and choose paths that might make you feel a bit uncomfortable.
(http://thinksimplenow.com/motivation/how-to-wake-up-inspired/)
4C Sample Impromptu Speech topics
Explain three uses for a pencil besides for writing.
Tell us about your summer plans.Convince us that homework is harmful to
your health.Explain how a smart person might not be
wise.If you were the teacher, how would our
class be different?
4D 10 Tips for Public Speakinghttp://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp
1. Know your material. 2. Practice. Practice. Practice! 3. Know the audience. 4. Know the room. 5. Relax. 6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. 7. Realize that people want you to succeed. 8. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or
problem. 9. Concentrate on the message – not the
medium. 10. Gain experience.
References:http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.htmlhttp://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-
improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-
improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/
self-expression/http://www.edhelper.com/language/
Context_Clues607.htmlhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vo
cabularyhttp://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp
Thank you for listening!
~Emmylou B. FelimerEnglish lecturer, FEU-East Asia CollegeSenior Consultant, Speechpower-EsapañaVP for Public Relations, UP Mla. Toastmasters
Club