Presented by:Emmylou B. Felimer

Asian CollegeFebruary 11, 2014

The Art of Communication: Getting the message across

Quote:

Have you ever been in this situation?

What makes students afraid of public speaking?

What is the art of communication? How do we get the message across?

Objectives:

To learn the tips in spontanous self-expression

To learn strategies in enhancing vocabulary

To master grammar rulesTo apply strategies in powerful public speaking

1. Spontaneous Self-expression

self-expressionto set forth your thoughts, feelings, and

opinions in speaking, writing or other art form

to show, manifest or revealan indication of your feeling, spirit, or

character

(http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/self-expression/)

Communication Model http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.html

1A1. The first thing that came to my mind when I

woke up today is _____________________.

2. One of my goals this week is ___________.

3. What I love about being a high school/college student is ___________________________.

4. If I could improve something in Metro Manila, it would be __________________________.

1B1. What I would like to develop in myself

is__________________________________.

2. A new word that I learned recently is ______.

3. A grammar topic that I really need to study is ___________________________________.

4. One of the greatest ideas that I came across is _________________________________.

2. Vocabulary Enhancement

vo·cab·u·larynoun \vō-ˈka-byə-ˌler-ē, və-\ : the words that make up a

language: all of the words known and used

by a person

How do you enhance your vocabulary?http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/

Make it a priority to learn new words. Make your vocabulary practical. Start

by learning the words that can express what’s most important to you.

Find the right word for you and use it. When you’re writing something, use a thesaurus frequently.

Learn roots. When you learn a word, use it

immediately and frequently.

2A Know the difference.

study - researchadjective -

adverbadmire - inspireshy - ashamedbreath -

breathe

there - theirfull - satisfiedfocus -

concentrateits - it’sdetermined -

decided

2B General and Specific words

Specific words: amble limp meander sashay stagger stroll strut

Specific words:babblecajolechatdiscussnegotiateremarktete-a-tete

2C Context clues 1. The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her

finger.

2.  We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap.

3.  The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

4.  In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers.

5.  An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared.

3. Grammatical Accuracy gram·marnoun \ˈgra-mər\ : the set of rules that explain how words

are used in a language

3A

1. After the storm, they got stranded in an island.

2. It is me who loves you very much.

3. I have finished the report before I slept.

4. The people cheered loudly and walking briskly during the parade.

5. Please repeat the instruction once again.

3B1. There (is, are) more than 19 million

people in Australia.2. Milk, together with cheese and sardines,

(contains, contain) calcium, which builds bones.

3. Fish and chips (is, are) a popular English dish.

4. Neither pumpkins nor eggplant (belongs, belong) to the vegetable family.

5. Each of the articles (is, are) illustrated with pictures.

3C1. The committee (has, have) decided to improve

park facilities.2. The local soccer team (plays, play) its games in

the park.3. The band (wants, want) individual lockers for

their instruments.4. The city council (is, are) arguing among

themselves about new taxes.5. Mathematics (is, are) a study of more than just

numbers.6. My clothes (is, are) blowing off the clothesline.

4. Powerful public speaking

public speakingnoun : the act or skill of speaking to a

usually large group of people

Types of Speech Delivery

ImpromptuReadExtemporaneousMemorized

Steps in Preparing for a speech

1.Topic2.Outline3.First draft4.First draft revision5.Practice

4ABe Gentle with Yourself

You can only attract the people, things, and events that match the quality and intensity of your beliefs about yourself. That’s why being gentle with yourself is a pre-requisite for conscious creators. You can visualize and affirm all you want, but if in your heart you aren’t worthy, you aren’t receiving.

If you want to let the good stuff in,stop beating yourself up.No matter what.

(http://www.essential-practices.com/gentle.html)

4AChallenge yourself. The more you move in the direction of things that

challenge and make you a bit nervous, the more likely you will find inspiration. You can’t expect to be inspired by doing the same thing every day, following the same routine, working at the same boring job, watching the same boring television shows. You have to decide to follow your passions, engage in the world and choose paths that might make you feel a bit uncomfortable.

(http://thinksimplenow.com/motivation/how-to-wake-up-inspired/)

4C Sample Impromptu Speech topics

Explain three uses for a pencil besides for writing.

Tell us about your summer plans.Convince us that homework is harmful to

your health.Explain how a smart person might not be

wise.If you were the teacher, how would our

class be different?

4D 10 Tips for Public Speakinghttp://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp

1. Know your material. 2. Practice. Practice. Practice! 3. Know the audience. 4. Know the room. 5. Relax. 6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. 7. Realize that people want you to succeed. 8. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or

problem. 9. Concentrate on the message – not the

medium. 10. Gain experience.

References:http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.htmlhttp://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-

improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-

improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/

self-expression/http://www.edhelper.com/language/

Context_Clues607.htmlhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vo

cabularyhttp://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp

Thank you for listening!

~Emmylou B. FelimerEnglish lecturer, FEU-East Asia CollegeSenior Consultant, Speechpower-EsapañaVP for Public Relations, UP Mla. Toastmasters

Club