Public Speaking

Session – 10
Objectives
In this lesson, we will learn about the following:

• Public Speaking

• Why it is important?

• Extempore Speaking

• Group Discussions

• Role-play Activities
Public Speaking
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a
structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or
entertain the listeners.
Importance of Public Speaking

• Learn how to speak to a public audience.

• Learn skills that apply to one-on-one communication.

• Develop the oral presentation skills that are prized in the job market.

• An ideal environment for gaining experience and building confidence.

• Permits you to make a contribution to the lives of other people.

Afraid of Public
Speaking?
Building confidence is the key
Prior

Proper

Preparation

Prevents

Poor

Performance
Presenting a Speech

• Know your material: Research, use humour, personal stories and interact.

• Practice. Practice. Practice! Practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer.

• Know the audience.

• Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using
the microphone and visual aids.

• Relax. Begin by addressing the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves.
Pause, smile and count to three.
Presenting a Speech

• Visualize. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear and confident.

• Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be

interesting, informative and entertaining.

• Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem.

• Concentrate on the message.

• Gain experience.
Extempore Speaking
Extempore Speaking
Extempore is an impromptu speech which the candidate is required to
make on a topic given there and then. No prior preparation is allowed.
Extempore Speaking

• Be specific and focused when discussing a particular topic.

• Avoid excessive talking (without proper knowledge on the subject).

• Don't rely on memorization; it can make your speech rigid and less
engaging.

• Pay attention to your opening and closing statements, as they set

the tone for how your speech is received by the audience.
Example of a good extempore speech
Try these 1 minute topics!
1. The Best Day of My Life
2. Pros and Cons of Online Learning
3. If I had a Superpower
4. My Favorite Pastime/Hobby
5. My Favorite Fictional Character
6. When there’s a will, there is a way
7. Culture of India
8. Excessive usage of the Internet
9. A day when everything went wrong
10. My favorite cartoon character
Group Discussion
Group Discussion
A group discussion is a discussion between a group of participants on
a given subject.

It is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether an

candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its
members.
Steps involved in Group Discussion
Do’s

• Take leadership responsibility

• Keep an open mind

• Maintain a moderate tone of voice

• Don’t get emotional

• Sit upright and concentrate on your body language

• Be a good listener
Don’ts

• Avoid constant objections to other people’s arguments

• Say no to a pessimistic approach

• Don’t insult other people; criticize in a decent manner

• No irrelevant stories/ personal experiences

• Do not interrupt others

• Do not be casual
Some commonly used words in a GD

• Introducing the topic: The goal of our discussion today is…

• Bringing in other people: What is your opinion, Miss. X?...

• Keeping the Discussion Moving: Let’s go on to another point

• Expressing Disagreement: I’m afraid I can’t agree with his/her opinion

• Dismissing an irrelevant point: I’m afraid you’re missing the point

• Capitulation: I’m convinced by him so I’d like to change my mind.

Group Discussion (GD) Time!
Topics

• Indian Army as a career option

• Women are better at multi-tasking

• Social media influencers – Impact on youth

• Work from home – Pros & Cons

• Hard Work v/s Smart Work

Role Play
Role play
Role play is any speaking activity when you either put yourself into
somebody else's shoes, or when you stay in your own shoes but put
yourself into an imaginary situation!
The Process
Briefing Casting or Act out the Evaluation
assigning roles scenario

• Situation • Once you • Each person • Observe

may be have set the can then whether the
presented in scene, assume their purpose is
the form of a identify role, and act achieved or
script to various out the not.
present a fictional situation,
frame of characters. trying
reference. Ask for different
volunteers. approaches
as and when
necessary.
Role play- Some conversation topics for
you to try!
• You are watching a horror movie with your friend. She was very excited
about it but after the movie starts, she is very scared. Build a conversation
and motivate your friend to watch till the end.

• You want to implement a Fun Zone in the office. Talk about it with your
colleague who thinks it is a waste of time. Discuss advantages and
disadvantages of Fun Zone.
Role play- Some conversation topics for
you to try!
THANK YOU!