Speaking Skils

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Speaking SkillsBy

Jait Dixit

07IT214


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Flow Of Presentation

Introduction

The Components of an Effective Talk The Right Attitude

Idea of Space/Stage

Oral Presentation

Tone of Voice and Body Language

Audio-Visual Aids Conclusion

Acknowledgements


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Introduction

Speaking is defined as the act of uttering words or articulating soundsin our ordinary voice

Speaking Skills , naturally, means the ability, coming from one'sknowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to give a good speech.

From here onwards we shall take a look at, something which we call acrash-course to enhance your Speaking Skills.

We shall be following a logical chain of events which take place whenwe speak, that will be something like this:

We will follow this chain and discuss the various points mentioned inthe previous slide.

Form Idea Form Sentences Pause Speak


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The Right Attitude

Right Attitude means that we are willing to speakwhenever we are needed to do it. The fear ofmaking a speech should be banished from ourconscious as well as sub-conscious selves.

The first word which comes to our mouth whensome one asks us to make a speech is No.

But we must overcome this fear and give a speechnaturally.

We think as if we are speaking. Hence we mustrelax and let our ideas flow naturally. The chain ofthoughts should not be broken.


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Idea of Stage/Space

Following the process of forming ideas comes that of formingsentences.

This depends largely on the audience i.e., the age group, gender,size, expectations and technical knowledge of the audience.

Keeping in mind the above mentioned points we must selectproper words and then design an apt sentence.

As Oliver Wendell Holmes had said:

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall. This will largely help in persuading your audience to believe the

topic about which you are vouching for. Persuading an audience to your desired purpose is perhaps the

most challenging task of a speaker. The orators employ followingtechniques:


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End by repeating your proposition

State Main Proposition

Anticipate Objections

Give best reason to prove point

Use Effective examples

Method employed by Orators


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Oral Presentation

This is the key part of the speech as it is obvious to all of us. Nownone one would like to hear a bland and boring speech.

Thus we have to prep it up, the items used for garnishing are: Wit and Humour in Speech

Tone Of Speech Body Language

Timing and Duration

All these are important ingredients to an effective speech whichmake it more appeasing to the audience and the listen with

utmost interest All the above mentioned points are discussed step by step in the

coming slides.


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Wit and Humour in Speech

You don't have to reinvent the wheel. There are many books on humour containing jokes andamusing stories for every occasion. Build up your library.

Remember, even the most serious speech can benefit from the occasional use of humour, but it isimportant not to overdo it. The humour you inject into your speech must be relevant to thesubject matter.

As in all other aspects of public speaking, it is important when introducing humour to knowyour audience. Care should be taken not to offend members of your audience or to targetindividuals without their prior knowledge and consent. Blue jokes are out.

Rehearsal is a vital element of humour. Humorous passages need to appear spontaneous. If youhave to refer to your notes for the punch line, your delivery is likely to suffer and your audiencemay miss the point altogether.

Involving your audience by engaging in repartee can be extremely amusing but should only beattempted by the experienced speaker.

Its not necessary to leave your audience rolling in the aisles. Leave that to the stand up comics.Do however, use humour to enhance your speeches and presentations.


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Tone Of Speech

A message has 7% verbal element, 38% vocal elements and 55%visual.

One should vary tone of voice and pitch to avoid monotony ofspeech

Speakers learn by practice as where and when to give a pause in

their speech. They wait for response of audience. Also utmost care should be taken about our tone and inflection.

And our articulation should be perfect. Sing-song and haltingspeech should be avoided.

Also keep your tempo in control so that the audience canunderstand what you say.

Give emphasis at appropriate points. Emphasize important wordsand phrases.

A group of words is called phrase ,give a pause between twophrases so that they can get a picture of what you want to convey


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Body Language

Eye Contact: Look at the audience at about their eye level. In largegroup the easiest way to maintain an eye contact to maintain eyecontact is to draw a large M or W round the room. This will encompasseveryone. Eye contact is vital in order to maintain audiences interest.

Smile: Smile at the audience, it may be difficult some time but it is anessential practice. It is also relaxes your vocal chords and makes yourvoice interesting.

Avoid Barriers: Get as nearer to audience as possible. Avoid standingbehind a barrier like a table.

Stand Square: Find a comfortable stance. The best position is standingwith feet slightly apart.

Beware of Distracting Mannerism: This doesnt mean stand rigid, butlimit the movements of Hands. The major problem with distractingmannerism is the audience were to look on to them and wont payattention to your speech.

Be Natural: Easier said than done ,as one must think ,being oneselfhelps on effective speech.


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Timing and Duration

Considering the time of day and how long you haveto talk is important.

Peoples ability to concentrate hard for long period is

not particularly good. When listening to a talkconcentration is fairly good till first 20 min or soafter that it falls of.

There after they wait for conclusion and dont listen

to speech with concentration. This can be avoided by doing security checks and

using jokes or an exclamatory statement.


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Audio-Visual Aids

Slides Flip Chart Models

Films & Videos Projectors Blackboards
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Conclusion

Keeping in mind the above discussed points aspeaker can enhance his/her speaking skills

But at last it depends on the speakers willingness to

improve and it is the continuous practice which paysoff.

I sincerely ,hope this presentation has helped you inimproving your speaking skills.

And after conclusion keep in mind to discuss withthe audience your speech which will help increaseyour rapport with the audience and make yourspeech unforgettable.


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Acknowledgements

I thank the following websites for their

invaluable information:

www.google.com

www.businessweek.com

www.quotegarden.com

www.msstate.edu

And numerous other websites and of courseMr. Bill Gates for MS PowerPoint and google.

com once again.
http://www.google.com/http://www.businessweek.com/http://www.quotegarden.com/http://www.msstate.edu/http://www.msstate.edu/http://www.quotegarden.com/http://www.businessweek.com/http://www.google.com/


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