*30 - Tips For A Beginner In Public Speaking

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

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

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

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

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

*Public Speaking#4OPEN 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 )

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

*Public Speaking#6STRUCTURE the points as undera) MAKE a single & clear statement of your pointb) 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.

*Public Speaking#8EMPHASIZE your arguments but dont show bias.

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

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

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#11AVOID grammatical faults

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USE correct pronunciation

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

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

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

*Public Speaking#16CREATE word pictures Example - say : My friend Ram, instead of a friendSay : It is hard as maths to me , not weakly it is hard

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

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#18SPEAK fluently

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

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

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

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

*Public Speaking#23STAND straight, but not stiff

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

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

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

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

*Public Speaking#28LOOK at different sections of the audience once in a while. (Dont stare at someone or a particular object in the room)

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

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

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