Public speaking

Public speaking is...

• performing a live speech to an audience.

• speaking to your friend.

• talking on the phone.

Historically we can trace the origins of modern public speaking in...

• ancient Greece and Rome.

• modern England.

• present - time USA

Even though today public speeches are less formal it is still important that they were...

• prepared on the spot.

• well - organized.

• learnt by heart.

Why is public speaking important? (more than one option is correct)

• improves confidence

• improves your skills to express yourself clearly

• makes you anxious

How to improve public speaking skills? (more than one option is correct)

• write your speech (prepare)

• take breathing exercises to overcome your fear

• practice giving speeches

• avoid public speaking

You could start your presentation with an interesting statistic, headline, or fact that appeals to your audience.

• True

• False

Saying "Practice makes perfect" implies that...

• you have to practice much before giving a speech.

• you should avoid any practice.

• on the spot made presentations are the best.

Engage with your audience!

• True

• False

Certain words as "just" or "I think" may reduce your power as a speaker. Don't use them much.

• True

• False

Don't speak to quickly. Make sure you speak slowly and clearly by...

• breathing deeply

• reading entire presentation from a piece of paper.