Public Speaking for the Beginner – Web based assistance for Learners

Course held at South Cheshire College 18^th January – 8^th February 2005

Key Points for Public Speaking

Session 1 – 18^th January 2005

A. Always be clear about choice of subject and occasion when speaking in public

B. Be prepared

C. Confidence leads to good performance and results from good preparation

Examples of types of Public Speaking

1. Family occasions – marriage ceremonies, naming of children, notable birthdays and anniversaries

2. Social events – opening ceremonies, commemorations and celebrations, introduction of plans and proposals, formal meetings (e.g. AGM, EGM)

3. Business & Professional presentations - introduction of plans and proposals, explanation of findings, commemorations and celebrations (e.g. leaving ceremonies), expert advice

Roles of Speaker

a. Chair or Host

b. Introducer or Link

c. Expert or Guest

d. Entertainer

Media for delivery of Speech

· Voice – with or without presentation materials

· Broadcast voice message – microphone, amplifier & loudspeakers, radio or recorded message

· Audio/visual – television or recorded video message, internet

Internet support

South Cheshire College: www.s-cheshire.ac.uk

Tutor: www.renewableway.org.uk

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