PRESENTATION BY T.S.P.JWALA
PATHI

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Tips For A

Beginner In Public

Speaking

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The ability to speak in front of
audience is considered as a
sign of Self-confidence.

Why Speak in Public ?

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The unique features of this
presentation is the tips
given here are time tested
over 25 years among youth

INTRODUCTION

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Public Speaking

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Matter

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Language

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Style

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#1

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Start with a proper
GREETING to the judges
and audience

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#2

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ORGANISE your speech into

three basic parts

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Attractive -

INTRODUCTION

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Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH

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Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#3

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MAKE the introduction
BRIEF but ATTENTION
GATHERING

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#4

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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

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#5

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MAKE NO more than
THREE major points in a
three minutes speech

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#6

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STRUCTURE the points as under

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a) MAKE a single & clear statement

of your point

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b) ELABORATE the point in few

sentences

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c) Give one or two examples to

support the point (sequence may vary

c,a,b..)

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#7

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BALANCE the points to
consider all aspects of
situation.

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#8

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EMPHASIZE your
arguments but don’t show
bias.

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#9

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MOVE from one point to

another -LOGICALLY &

SMOOTHLY

Matter

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Public Speaking

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#10

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END with a word of
thanks.

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking-

LANGUAGE

#11

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AVOID grammatical faults

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#12

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USE correct pronunciation

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#13

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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

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#14

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PREFER simple sentences.
Similarly prefer direct
speech (active voice) to
reported speech (passive
voice)

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#15

CITE specific example

instead of making
generalizations.

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#16

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CREATE word pictures

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Example - say : “My friend

Ram”, instead of “a friend”

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Say : “It is hard as maths to

me” , not weakly “it is hard”

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#17

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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

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#18

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SPEAK fluently

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#19

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AVOID :

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Putting on an unnatural /
foreign accent

LANGUAGE

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Public Speaking

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#20

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AVOID :

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Use of big words to show
off jargon, slang & cliches

STYLE

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Public Speaking-

STYLE

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#21

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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

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#22

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WALK at your normal pace
to the dais / speaker
podium when called to
speak

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#23

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STAND erect, but not stiff

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#24

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LOOK at judges, audience
and take a deep breath.

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#25

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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

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#26

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KEEP your voice at a level
that suits the size of the
audience and the hall /
room

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#27

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SPEAK at your natural
speed (like when you talk
to your friends or at home)

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#28

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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

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#29

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ALLOW your hands the
natural gestures they are
used to, while you speak.

STYLE

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Public Speaking

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#30

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After you finish your speech
pause briefly, take a couple
of steps back and then
RETURN to your seat.

THE END

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