WRITTEN TO BE SPOKEN

Lesson 2
THE SPEECH THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN IS NOT
ONLY TO BE READ BUT ALSO TO BE SPOKEN. HOW
SHOULD ONE DELIVER A SPEECH? HERE ARE
SOME TIPS FOR YOU!
Use conversational style more often. Audience do not like the speaker
to sound too unnatural or exaggerated

1. Rapport with audience. Look at your audience in

the eye so they will feel that they are part of your
speech. This will also keep their attention and you will
know who are paying attention. Use pauses when you
emphasize the most important words, phrases or
sentences. Your pauses should not last for three
seconds.
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2. Modulation. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of
the audience and venue. Modulate your voice but do not shout or
yell. Vary your speed or rate to avoid monotone pattern. This will
avoid boredom

3. Articulation. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. You

might confuse your audience if you mispronounce a word.

4. Stage Presence. Start your speech by standing straight and

balancing your weight. This will give a positive first impression

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5. Gestures and Movements. Use precise movements.
Move your arms with a purpose. Avoid distracting
mannerisms like swaying back and forth, leaning on the
podium, licking or biting your lips, playing with your
wristwatch or jewelry, scratching parts of your body, frowning,
and others.
6. Facial Expressions. Avoid having a poker face or highly
animated face. Just smile unless you are talking about a sad
subject. Your expression must match what your message
conveys.

7. Dress properly and appropriately.

8. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech. Most
importantly, have fun.
Keep these tips in mind when you present your speech. You
will do great!
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