ORAL COMMUNICATION: Speech making/Public speaking

in steemiteducation •  6 years ago 

Not everyone is a 'born speaker', but everyone has the ability to develop effective oral communication skills.

The ability to speak in public is a life skill that can and should be developed.


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You may be asked to speak at your school assembly, to make a farewell speech, to thank a visiting guest or to propose a toast. Within your lifetime you will hopefully be making speeches at your 21st birthday Engagement party and your Wedding.


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Public Speaking Techniques

Sincerity, a natural approach and a pleasing tone of voice will endear you to your audience.

1. An Effective Speaker:

  • makes listeners feel needed, wanted and appreciated
  • has the power to keep the listener's attention, to make the listener think and to sway the listener's opinion
  • believes in himself and this gives others the confidence to believe in him
  • uses a holistic (rounded) approach of mind, heart and body
  • embraces Speaking with a positive attitude
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