PRESENTATION BY T.S.P.JWALAPATHI Tips For A Beginner In Public Speaking

2 The ability to speak in front of audience is considered as a sign of Self-confidence. Why Speak in Public ?

3 The unique features of this presentation is the tips given here are time tested over 25 years among youth

INTRODUCTION4 Public Speaking Matter Language Style

Matter5 Public Speaking #1 Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience

Matter6 Public Speaking #2 ORGANISE your speech into three basic parts Attractive - INTRODUCTION Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION

Matter7 Public Speaking #3 MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING

Matter8 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 )

Matter9 Public Speaking #5 MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech

Matter10 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..)

Matter11 Public Speaking #7 BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.

Matter12 Public Speaking #8 EMPHASIZE your arguments but don’t show bias.

Matter13 Public Speaking #9 MOVE from one point to another - LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY

Matter14 Public Speaking #10 END with a word of thanks.

LANGUAGE15 Public Speaking- LANGUAGE #11 AVOID grammatical faults

LANGUAGE16 Public Speaking #12 USE correct pronunciation

LANGUAGE17 Public Speaking #13 USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )

LANGUAGE18 Public Speaking #14 PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)

LANGUAGE19 Public Speaking #15 CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.

LANGUAGE20 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”

LANGUAGE21 Public Speaking #17 USE pauses appropriately (when you make an important / major point - it will sink into the minds of your audience well)

LANGUAGE22 Public Speaking #18 SPEAK fluently

LANGUAGE23 Public Speaking #19 AVOID : Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent

LANGUAGE24 Public Speaking #20 AVOID : Use of big words to show off jargon, slang & cliches

STYLE25 Public Speaking- STYLE #21 TAKE a good look at the audience, judges and the arrangements while you are waiting for your turn to speak.

STYLE26 Public Speaking #22 WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak

STYLE27 Public Speaking #23 STAND erect, but not stiff

STYLE28 Public Speaking #24 LOOK at judges, audience and take a deep breath.

STYLE29 Public Speaking #25 SMILE at the most friendly face (pretty / handsome one) you can see in the audience - if you prefer ! Now begin speaking.

STYLE30 Public Speaking #26 KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room

STYLE31 Public Speaking #27 SPEAK at your natural speed (like when you talk to your friends or at home)

STYLE32 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)

STYLE33 Public Speaking #29 ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.

STYLE34 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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