In contrast to a prepared speech, an impromptu speech is delivered within a limited time period and with minimal preparation.

The secret is to speak often and to practise for short periods. Remember to recognise and appreciate your progress.

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• Teach yourself to improvise speeches by brainstorming ideas.
• Develop these ideas with effective introductions, content and conclusions.

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The following points may help you to present this type of speech:

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1. Decide on a topic.

• As with prepared speaking, the choice of topic should be one to which you can relate.
• You should have sufficient knowledge of the topic to be able to speak on it with limited access to reference material.

2. Brainstorm this topic in approximately thirty seconds.

• Present this aloud to yourself and perhaps to your mirror.
• It may help you to produce a Mind Map, flowchart or plot lines, using only keywords.
  
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3. You have the basis for an impromptu speech and need to develop the body.

• Focus and build on three aspects of your speech.
• This time give yourself three aspects of your speech.
• This time give yourself three to five minutes for preparation in order to refine, add or omit details.
  
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4. Construct an exiting introductory sentences and a memorable concluding sentence.

• Incorporate your introduction, body and conclusion.

5. Ensure you leave yourself enough time to practice the speech aloud.

• Depending on your grade, aim to speak for one to three minutes.

6. Deliver the speech and assess yourself.

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• Did you think logically?
• Did you speak clearly and fluently?
• Did you achieve vocal and facial inflections?
• Was your stance poised and relaxed?
• Did you use pause effectively?
  
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Impromptu Speech is Like a Sandwich:

• Two slices of freshly baked bread become the introduction and the conclusion.
• Three fillings give the sandwich excitement and flavour.
  These three fillings convey three aspects of the impromptu speech.

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Source: EBH Joubert: The Impromptu Speech

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