A Summary List Of Speaking Practices

 Organize the speech to lead the listeners’ thought logically to the conclusion.

 Use language specifically adapted to the audience

 Articulate clearly, pleasantly, and with proper emphasis. Avoiding mumbling and the use of
nonwords such as ah, er, uh, like and OK.

 Speak correctly, using accepted grammar and pronunciation.

 Maintain an attitude of alertness, displaying appropriate enthusiasm and confidence.

 Employ body language to best advantage. Use it to emphasize points and to assist in
communicating concepts and ideas.

 Be relaxed and natural. Avoid stiffness or rigidity of physical actions.

 Look the listeners in the eye and talk directly to them.

 Keep still. Avoid excessive movements, fidgeting, and other signs of nervousness.

 Punctuate the presentation with reference to visuals. Make them a part of the speech text.

 Even when faced with hostile questions remarks, keep your temper. To loose your temper is to
lose control of the presentation.

 Move surely and quickly to the conclusion. Do not leave a conclusion dangling, repeat
unnecessary or appear unable to close.