Tired of having to repeat myself, any speech tips?

Answer 1

This sounds strange but, engage your whole mouth when you speak. Don't minimize use of your lips, jaw and tongue - this helps you enunciate more clearly.

Answer 2

Public speaking, or one-to-one conversation? Eye-contact is key in either one. With public speaking, try to act like you are talking to everybody personally, so they don't get bored. I've seen speakers look at people, but only the same people. You have to look around, and make eye contact with that person sitting in the corner who assumes you don't know they are there. In one-to-one, use varying tones of voice. This is easily motivated by being truly interested in what you are talking about. On a podium, use broad hand gestures, and vary your facial expressions as much as possible. Really seem into the subject. If you're not into it, there's no reason the audience will be. It isn't easy to work through nervousness or shyness, but if you concentrate on what you're saying, and focus on that, the audience will only be conscious of that, and start to ponder over it, and whether or not you are worried about your appearance, they will be distracted by the fact that they are thinking about what you are saying or talking about.

Answer 3

Even if you speak clearly, most people are not fully paying attention to you, so by repeating important phrases or keywords, they will have a better understanding.

Another thing that you can try, is to wait a second or two before speaking that will give you the time to properly articulate what you want to say.

Answer 4

I am a teacher, and when you are telling people things, they don't get it. Not the first or second time. If they hear it 5 times they might learn it. If they were paying attention (which they often are not probably thinking about how their hair looks or something while you are talking). Try talking less to get people to listen more. I'm wondering if your parents ever complained that you didn't listen??? If so why didn't you listen to them??? Here will be your answer. Have there ever been times when you didn't listen and why?

Answer 5

Try browsing the site below, it gives you loads of tips. It could be that you're talking too quickly so people don't have time to take in what you're saying or you're talking too quietly. You need to open your mouth so that the sound can get out - this will also slow you down.

Answer 6

Make eye contact with the individual you are trying to engage and speak up! Or maybe you are hanging out with the wrong people!

Answer 7

Talk louder... Talk slowly, articulate..... In our society try talking all not smart like...

Answer 8

talk in the mirror, to any and everybody, be confident and slow down