public speaking
public speaking
Public Speaking
Definition:
The process of addressing an audience to inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire. It involves
crafting a compelling message and delivering it effectively.
1. Informative Speech:
Shares knowledge or explains a concept (e.g., lectures).
2. Persuasive Speech:
Convince the audience to adopt a viewpoint (e.g., debates).
3. Entertaining Speech:
Designed to amuse or engage (e.g., after-dinner speeches).
1. Preparation:
Research your topic thoroughly.
Understand your audience's needs.
2. Structure:
3. Delivery:
2. Presentation Skills
Definition: The ability to effectively deliver content using verbal and non-verbal
communication, supported by visual aids, to engage the audience.
1. Planning:
Know your audience's demographics, interests, and expectations.
Set clear objectives (What should the audience learn or do?).
2. Content Creation:
3. Visual Design:
4. Practice:
3. Informal Communication
Definition:
Casual, unstructured communication between individuals, often spontaneous and not bound
by organizational rules.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
4. Understanding Comprehension
Definition: The ability to process written text, derive meaning, and integrate it with prior
knowledge.
Types of Comprehension:
Passage:
"Climate change is a pressing issue that affects ecosystems and economies worldwide.
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are its evident consequences."
Questions:
1. What is the central issue discussed?
2. What are two effects of climate change mentioned in the passage?
3. Suggest one way to address climate change.
2. Consonants: Partial or complete closure of the vocal tract (e.g., /p/, /t/).
Practice Tips:
Use apps like Forvo or YouTube for pronunciation practice.
Record and compare your speech with native speakers.
Repeat tongue twisters to improve articulation (e.g., “She sells seashells by the seashore”).
Speaking & Listening: Engaging in real-life dialogues and understanding diverse accents.
Practical Exercises: