This document provides 30 tips for effective public speaking based on over 25 years of experience training youth. It recommends organizing a speech into an introduction, main points, and conclusion. The introduction should be brief but attention-grabbing, using techniques like a quotation, example, definition, or humor. The main points should be limited to three for a three-minute speech, with each point clearly stated and supported by one or two examples. Language should be simple with specific examples, word pictures, and appropriate pauses. Delivery should involve standing erect, speaking at a natural pace and volume while making eye contact with different parts of the audience.
5. Public Speaking
#1
Start with a proper GREETING to
the judges and audience
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6. Public Speaking
#2
ORGANISE your speech into three
basic parts
Attractive - INTRODUCTION
Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH
Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION
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7. Public Speaking
#3
MAKE the introduction BRIEF but
ATTENTION GATHERING
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8. Public Speaking
#4
OPEN your speech with any one of
the four techniques :
Quotation
Example
Definition
Humour ( HUMOUR is little difficult to
deliver ; unless you are good at telling
jokes, DON’T try this technique )
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9. Public Speaking
#5
MAKE NO more thanTHREE
major points in a three minutes
speech
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10. Public Speaking
#6
STRUCTURE the points as under
a) MAKE a single & clear statement of
your point
b) ELABORATE the point in few
sentences
c) Give one or two examples to support
the point (sequence may vary c,a,b..)
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11. Public Speaking
#7
BALANCE the points to consider
all aspects of situation.
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12. Public Speaking
#8
EMPHASIZE your arguments but
don’t show bias.
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13. Public Speaking
#9
MOVE from one point to another -
LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY
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17. Public Speaking
#13
USE the right word as far as
possible (You should have /
develop a good vocabulary to do
this )
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18. Public Speaking
#14
PREFER simple sentences.
Similarly prefer direct speech
(active voice) to reported speech
(passive voice)
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19. Public Speaking
#15
CITE specific example instead of
making generalizations.
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20. Public Speaking
#16
CREATE word pictures
Example - say : “My friend Ram”,
instead of “a friend”
Say : “It is hard as maths to me” ,
not weakly “it is hard”
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21. Public Speaking
#17
USE pauses appropriately
(when you make an important /
major point - it will sink into the
minds of your audience well)
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23. Public Speaking
#19
AVOID :
Putting on an unnatural / foreign
accent
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24. Public Speaking
#20
AVOID :
Use of big words to show off
jargon, slang & cliches
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25. Public Speaking-
STYLE
#21
TAKE a good look at the audience,
judges and the arrangements
while you are waiting for your turn
to speak.
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26. Public Speaking
#22
WALK at your normal pace to the
dais / speaker podium when called
to speak
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28. Public Speaking
#24
LOOK at judges, audience and
take a deep breath.
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29. Public Speaking
#25
SMILE at the most friendly face
(pretty / handsome one) you can
see in the audience - if you prefer
! Now begin speaking.
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30. Public Speaking
#26
KEEP your voice at a level that
suits the size of the audience and
the hall / room
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31. Public Speaking
#27
SPEAK at your natural speed
(like when you talk to your friends
or at home)
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32. Public Speaking
#28
LOOK at different sections of the
audience once in a while.
(Don’t stare at someone or a
particular object in the room)
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33. Public Speaking
#29
ALLOW your hands the natural
gestures they are used to, while
you speak.
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34. Public Speaking
#30
After you finish your speech pause
briefly, take a couple of steps back
and then RETURN to your seat.
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