Techniques of Speech
- 1. TECHNIQUES OF SPEECH – DO’S AND DON’TS By: Bhanu Arora
- 2. KNOW YOUR TOPIC Pick a topic you’re interested in. Know more about it than you include in your speech. Use humor, personal stories, and conversational language—that way, you won’t easily forget what to say.
- 3. USE A QUOTE EARLY IN THE SPEECH Use a quote in the beginning of the speech to get the attention of the audience
- 4. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Practice, practice, practice! Rehearse out loud with all the equipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. Work to control filler words; practice, pause, and breathe. Practice with a timer and allow time for the unexpected.
- 5. KNOW THE AUDIENCE Greet some of the audience members as they arrive. It’s easier to speak to a group of friends than it is to speak to strangers.
- 6. KNOW THE ROOM Arrive early, walk around the speaking area, and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
- 7. ENTHUSIASM Begin by addressing the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves. Pause, smile, and count to three before saying anything. (One thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand. Pause. Begin.) Transform nervous energy into enthusiasm.
- 8. BE CONFIDENT Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and confident. Visualize the audience clapping—it will boost your confidence.
- 9. BE POSITIVE Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative, and entertaining. They’re rooting for you.
- 10. DO’S AND DON’TS Do’s Video Yourself Speak on a regular basis Don’ts Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem Concentrate on the message, not the medium.
- 11. Thank You