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Thirty Tips for Public Speaking Tyros
This document provides 30 tips for beginners in public speaking. The tips cover organizing a speech into an introduction, main speech, and conclusion. They suggest opening with a quotation, example, definition, or humor. Speakers should make no more than three main points in a three-minute speech, emphasizing arguments but without bias. Tips are also given on language use, style, voice, pace, gestures, and eye contact with the audience. The overall message is to speak confidently and naturally while following basic public speaking guidelines.
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Thirty Tips for Public Speaking Tyros
- 1. 30 - Tips For A Beginner In Public Speaking
- 2. The ability tospeak in front of audience is considered as a sign of Self-confidence . Why Speak in Public ?
- 3. The unique featuresof this presentation is the tips given here are time tested over 25 years among youth
- 4. Public Speaking MatterLanguage Style
- 5. Public Speaking #1Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience
- 6. Public Speaking #2ORGANISE your speech into three basic parts Attractive - INTRODUCTION Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION
- 7. Public Speaking #3MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING
- 8. Public Speaking #4OPEN 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 )
- 9. Public Speaking #5MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech
- 10. Public Speaking #6STRUCTURE 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..)
- 11. Public Speaking #7BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.
- 12. Public Speaking #8EMPHASIZE your arguments but don’t show bias.
- 13. Public Speaking #9MOVE from one point to another -LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY
- 14. Public Speaking #10END with a word of thanks.
- 15. Public Speaking- LANGUAGE#11 AVOID grammatical faults
- 16. Public Speaking #12USE correct pronunciation
- 17. Public Speaking #13USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )
- 18. Public Speaking #14PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)
- 19. Public Speaking #15CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.
- 20. Public Speaking #16CREATE word pictures Example - say : “My friend Ram”, instead of “a friend” Say : “It is hard as maths to me” , not weakly “it is hard”
- 21. Public Speaking #17USE pauses appropriately (when you make an important / major point - it will sink into the minds of your audience well)
- 22. Public Speaking #18SPEAK fluently
- 23. Public Speaking #19AVOID : Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent
- 24. Public Speaking #20AVOID : Use of big words to show off jargon, slang & cliches
- 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.
- 26. Public Speaking #22WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak
- 27. Public Speaking #23STAND erect, but not stiff
- 28. Public Speaking #24LOOK at judges, audience and take a deep breath.
- 29. Public Speaking #25SMILE at the most friendly face (pretty / handsome one) you can see in the audience - if you prefer ! Now begin speaking .
- 30. Public Speaking #26KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room
- 31. Public Speaking #27SPEAK at your natural speed (like when you talk to your friends or at home)
- 32. Public Speaking #28LOOK at different sections of the audience once in a while. (Don’t stare at someone or a particular object in the room)
- 33. Public Speaking #29ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.
- 34. Public Speaking #30After you finish your speech pause briefly, take a couple of steps back and then RETURN to your seat.
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