2006-06-11 06:15:53 · 12 answers · asked by St Lusakan 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I have a few more tips for you. If you are in High School, the Forensics Club is a great way to hone those skills.
Also, the following links will take you to sites that will help you:
http://www.antion.com/ezinesubscribe.htm
http://www.lifehacker.com/software/feature/public-speaking-dos-and-donts-161531.php
http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_public_speaking_2
http://www.public-speaking-tips.net/
Hope this helps!
2006-06-17 19:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tropical_Woman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of things that need to be kept in mind while speaking in public.
It is very important to maintain eye-contact with people in the front rows.
One must also realise that there may be disturbing elements in the crowd. These must be identified within the first few minutes of the speech.
Next, keep your speech dynamic by asking people for their opinion, or simply making them raise their hands for a question would also do.
Always let people know that you are open to criticism and their opinion so that they know that they are equally involved.
The backbenchers will always try to disract you whenever you look in their direction. To avoid this, ask the public a simple question which you know would be easy for attentive people.
And then make these backbenchers answer them by simply pointing in their direction. On most occasions they won't be able to answer it. Thus, they won't distract again.
Also, you must know the your crowd well. I mean, know their background roughly. This helps in your selection of words and also helps to decide the length of explanation needed on a subject.
For example, for a two-year-old, electricity runs a bulb. But to a science graduate, there is a filament, a vacuumed glass sphere, and God knows what.
And finally, always keep some funny one-liners and jokes related to your speech handy. You never know when your audience would run out of patience.
And yes, it is important to keep it short.
2006-06-11 06:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anupam V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a toastmasters organization in your city, join. If you have a community or small college in your town, it will have a public speaking class. Otherwise, if you have no other resources, practice in front of a mirror, tape yourself on a tape recorder or video, practice in front of your friends (not family), offer to speak at small groups looking for a program on any topic. This is how all of the great speakers started.
2006-06-11 06:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by TLBFH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the toastmasters. They like to practice public speaking a lot. Or, you could check to see if there are classes at local community colleges or universities in the continuing/community education departments. Practice giving speeches in front of a mirror. Record yourself on a tape recorder or video camera, and critique yourself. Volunteer to speak to a local Scout troop or elementary school about something you know about that would be of interest to them.
2006-06-11 06:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Practice in a mirror
2. Practice in the shower
3. Know the material you're speaking about thoroughly
4. Practice with friends, get feedback on what's lacking
5. Learn to control your voice, so you don't lapse into a monotone
2006-06-11 06:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by trevor_brown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pratice in front of a family gathering and use a clear and strong voice, don't consitrate on a paper, and improvise! Remeber practice makes perfect and turn your mistakes into jokes or future stories.
2006-06-11 06:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Big Fat Wrinkley Elbow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what you want to say and believe in what you're going to say. Incorporate a bit of humor to keep their attention. And most importantly of all, speak from the heart.
2006-06-11 06:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by MattEMatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one famous orator used to practice by going to the seashore and trying to speak continuously while keeping the volume of his voice loud enough to be heard over the noise of the waves.
maybe having a loud voice is still important.
2006-06-11 07:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by shogunly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continuous practice in front of varied audiences of different sizes, in all kinds of places afforded, and at all times afforded.Stage fright diminishes with age and experience.
2006-06-11 06:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice. any time you get the chance to speak. go to city council meetings and voice your opinion about issues important to you. that is what i did. there are some really crazy people in there. it makes you less self-conscious
2006-06-11 06:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋