30 - Tips For A Beginner In

Public Speaking

PRESENTATION BY T.S.P.JWALAPATHI

Why Speak in Public ?

The ability to speak in front of

audience is considered as a sign of

Self-confidence.

The unique features of this presentation is the tips given here are time tested over 25 years among youth
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Start with a proper GREETING to the judges and audience

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

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#3 MAKE the introduction BRIEF but ATTENTION GATHERING

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 #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, DONT try this technique )
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#5 MAKE NO more than THREE major points in a three minutes speech

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#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..)
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BALANCE the points to consider all aspects of situation.

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#8 EMPHASIZE your arguments but dont show bias.

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MOVE from one point to another LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY

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#10 END with a word of thanks.

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AVOID grammatical faults

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#12 USE correct pronunciation

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#13 USE the right word as far as possible ( You should have / develop a good vocabulary to do this )
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#14 PREFER simple sentences. Similarly prefer direct speech (active voice) to reported speech (passive voice)
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#15 CITE specific example instead of making generalizations.

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

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#19 AVOID : Putting on an unnatural / foreign accent

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

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#21 TAKE a good look at the audience, judges and the arrangements while you are waiting for your turn to speak.
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#22 WALK at your normal pace to the dais / speaker podium when called to speak

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#23 STAND erect, but not stiff

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

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#25 SMILE at the most friendly face (pretty / handsome one) you can see in the audience - if you prefer ! Now begin speaking.
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#26 KEEP your voice at a level that suits the size of the audience and the hall / room

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

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#28 LOOK at different sections of the audience once in a while. (Dont stare at someone or a particular object in the room)
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#29 ALLOW your hands the natural gestures they are used to, while you speak.

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#30 After you finish your speech pause briefly, take a couple of steps back and then RETURN to your seat.

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