30 - Tips For A Beginner In
Public Speaking
PRESENTATION BY
T.S.P.JWALAPATHI
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Why Speak in Public ?
The ability to speak in front of
audience is considered as a sign of
Self-confidence.
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The unique features of this
presentation is the tips given here
are time tested over 25 years
among youth
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Public Speaking
• Matter
• Language
• Style
INTRODUCTION
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Public Speaking
• #1
• Start with a proper GREETING to
the judges and audience
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #2
• ORGANISE your speech into three
basic parts
• Attractive - INTRODUCTION
• Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH
• Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #3
• MAKE the introduction BRIEF
but ATTENTION GATHERING
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #4
• OPEN your speech with any one of
the four techniques :
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Quotation
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Example
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Definition
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Humour ( HUMOUR is little difficult to
deliver ; unless you are good at telling jokes,
DON’T try this technique )
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #5
• MAKE NO more than THREE
major points in a three minutes
speech
Matter
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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..)
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #7
• BALANCE the points to consider
all aspects of situation.
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #8
• EMPHASIZE your arguments but
don’t show bias.
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #9
• MOVE from one point to another LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY
Matter
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Public Speaking
• #10
• END with a word of thanks.
Matter
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Public SpeakingLANGUAGE
#11
• AVOID grammatical faults
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #12
• USE correct pronunciation
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #13
• USE the right word as far as
possible ( You should have /
develop a good vocabulary to do
this )
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #14
• PREFER simple sentences.
Similarly prefer direct speech
(active voice) to reported speech
(passive voice)
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #15
CITE specific example instead of
making generalizations.
LANGUAGE
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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”
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #17
• USE pauses appropriately
(when you make an important /
major point - it will sink into the
minds of your audience well)
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #18
• SPEAK fluently
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #19
• AVOID :
• Putting on an unnatural / foreign
accent
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking
• #20
• AVOID :
• Use of big words to show off
jargon, slang & cliches
LANGUAGE
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Public Speaking- STYLE
• #21
• TAKE a good look at the audience,
judges and the arrangements while
you are waiting for your turn to
speak.
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #22
• WALK at your normal pace to the
dais / speaker podium when called
to speak
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #23
• STAND erect, but not stiff
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #24
• LOOK at judges, audience and
take a deep breath.
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #25
• SMILE at the most friendly face
(pretty / handsome one) you can
see in the audience - if you prefer !
Now begin speaking.
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #26
• KEEP your voice at a level that
suits the size of the audience and
the hall / room
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #27
• SPEAK at your natural speed
(like when you talk to your friends
or at home)
STYLE
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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)
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #29
• ALLOW your hands the natural
gestures they are used to, while
you speak.
STYLE
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Public Speaking
• #30
• After you finish your speech pause
briefly, take a couple of steps back
and then RETURN to your seat.
STYLE
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THE END
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