PUBLIC SPEAKING DR.

MERRIN R S
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPT. OF ENGLISH
 WHAT IS PUBLIC SPEAKING
• It is an act of speaking to a group of people in a structured and intentional manner.

• It is a form of communication where an individual addresses an audience to inform,

persuade, entertain, or even inspire them.

• Public speaking can take place in conferences, seminars, workshops, classrooms,

business meetings and more.
HOW TO GIVE AN IMPACTFUL AND
SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SPEECH
1. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE.

Understand who your audience is and tailor your message to their interest,
knowledge, and expectations.

2. DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE.

Identify the purpose of your speech. Choose if you are informing, persuading,
entertaining, or inspiring.
3. STRUCTURE YOUR SPEECH.

Organize your speech into a clear and logical structure, including an introduction, body, and
conclusion.

3.1 INTRODUCTION.

Grab the audience’s attention, state your point, and preview what you will cover.

3.2 BODY.

It should present your main ideas in a logical sequence with supporting evidence.

3.3 CONCLUSION.

It should summarize your key point and leave a lasting impact.

4. PRACTICE.

Rehearse your speech multiple times and familiarize yourself with the content and improve
the delivery.

5. MASTER NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION.

• Pay attention to your body language, facial expressions, and gestures. Maintain good
posture and make purposeful movements.

• Use eye contact to connect with your audience. Avoid staring at notes or the floor or the
ceiling.
6. VARY YOUR VOICE.
Modulate your voice to add emphasis, express enthusiasm, and maintain the audience’s
interest.
7. USE VISUAL AIDS WISELY.
Ensure the slides are clear, concise, and complement your message.
8. ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE.
Encourage interactions through questions or thought-provoking statements.
9. SEEK FEEDBACK.
Ask for constructive feedback from peers, mentors, or the audience. Use this feedback to
improve yourself.
 3 C’S OF ELOCUTION
1. COMMUNICATE.

• Convey your message with precision and relevance.

• Choose words that are easily understood by your audience, and structure your
speech in a way that facilitates understanding.

• Effective communication involves using appropriate language, tone, and style for
your audience and purpose.
2. CONNECT.
• Establish a connection with your audience on both intellectual and emotional
levels.

• Use relatable examples, and metaphors to create a sense of connection and

resonance with your listeners.
3. CAPTIVATE.

• Capture and maintain your audience’s attention throughout

your speech.

• Employ storytelling techniques, humor, or compelling visuals

to make your message memorable.
THANK YOU