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College and University Public Speaking

How to dramatically improve your public speaking skills

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College and University Public Speaking

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  1. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SPEAKING

  2. Why is public speaking important? Why is public speaking important? Effective speaking is a cornerstone of both great career and successful networking as it allows you to effectively deliver your ideas, convince people and create a lasting impression.

  3. Qualities Qualities of of a a good include include several several important good public public speaker important aspects speaker aspects Confidence Knowledge and expertise Ability to charm and tell a story And desire to share

  4. Public Public speaking speaking training training on on your your own own One of the most important stages is to get comfortable with the idea of actually being in front of the crowd, and in order to achieve this, you should

  5. Plan your time and resources wisely Prepare to your presentation and learn the lines as if you were given a part in the play. The more you prepare, the less will you think of the presentation. Plan everything that needs to be done in order to have more time to deal with everything on your list. Plan your outfit and eating routine for the big day.

  6. Prepare Prepare an an outline outline for for your your speech speech ･While we believe you should memorize your speech, it is always a good idea to have an outline to be able to keep up with the flow of your speech. ･Try to make the flow of the speech both logical and natural, so you can remain calm even if you forget something. ･Prepare a strong and catchy thesis statement that you will introduce in the beginning. ･An outline will help you get back on track if you were asked questions and dragged away from the subject.

  7. Practice, practice, and more practice ･The more you practice, the better you will memorize the text. ･Record yourself speaking both on tape and on video. ･Practice to speak slowly, as you will probably speed up once you are on stage.

  8. Breathe, hydrate and try to smile ･If you feel on edge, take a deep breath and let it slow down your heart rate. It will also help you clear your thoughts. ･Water will help you keep consciousness and stay more focused. ･Smile. Scientists say that even broad and artificial smile worn for at least 5 minutes will help you boost your confidence and improve your mood.

  9. Rest well and dress up • If you are going to present your speech in the morning, make sure to have a good sleep. • Do whatever makes you all and happy if it helps you relax and steel well. • Plan your outfit and hang it up the night before. Dress well and appropriately in order to make a great impression.

  10. Public Public speaking speaking skills students students skills for for

  11. Warm-up • Do some vocal drills to warm up your vocal chords. This is extremely important if you are going to speak without any microphone. • Remember a tongue twister to loosen your jaw and math muscles. • Do some simple stretching not to feel stiff during your presentation.

  12. Introduce yourself • Even if your audience may know you, it is a simple way to begin and lose the tension. • If appropriate, begin with a joke or anecdote that is related to the topic. • Engage the crowd and help them focus. It is also a great time to clarify when the questions can be asked.

  13. Present your thesis statement • Inform people about the topic and introduce the background. • Move to the first of your presentation or speech. • Don’t forget that you have an outline to help you up.

  14. Consider your body language • Do not simply state into the wall, engage in the eye contact with various people. • Do not cross your arms and legs, avoid rocking back and forth as it signals that you are nervous.

  15. Control your articulation • Do not mumble an murmur while you are speaking, even if you lost the track of your thoughts. • Do not forget to breathe and make pauses, as it will help you save your energy and keep your audience engaged. • Pay attention to your tone. Neither would you like to sound as a robot, nor as a squeaky little bird.

  16. Follow your outline • In order to have enough time, make sure to regularly check our outline. • If you are on the stage, feel free to step away from the pulpit, however, let it remain your safe place, so you can go back, glance at your outline and move on.

  17. Leave a great impression • The most amazing speakers are the ones enjoying the process and having fun. • Let people ask you questions but never lie or be afraid to admit to not knowing the answer. • Conclude your speech by summarizing the key points of your talk; thank people for taking time to listen to you and ask questions.

  18. As you may see, effective speaking skills are something you can easily master on your own, if you give yourself time to prepare. If you need an advice on how to improve public speaking skills in English (which is extremely important for foreign and exchange students) just drop us a line

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