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Presenting A Speech In A Second Language

February 27, 2024 by drjim
What language will you use for your next speech?

Speakers who know more than one language and who can give a speech in a second language need to prepare the speech carefully thinking about their audience

Categories 6 - Present Tags audience, benefits of public speaking, English, importance of public speaking, language, second, simple, Toastmasters, translation, vocabulary

There’s An App For Becoming A Better Speaker

January 30, 2024 by drjim
Phones and tablets can provide presentation tools for speakers

Speakers can download apps that can be used to make their next presentation go even better

Categories 6 - Present Tags apps, benefits of public speaking, importance of public speaking, iPad, iPhoen, mobile devices, Presentation Clock, Quickoffice, Quotebook, SlideShark, Toastmasters

The Power Of Eye Contact During A Speech

December 19, 2023 by drjim
Speakers need to know how to use eye contact to maximize impact

Speakers need to realize that when they are giving a speech their effective use of eye contact can boost the impact of their speech

Categories 6 - Present Tags benefits of public speaking, communicate, emotions, expressions, eye contact, importance of public speaking, self-aware, Toastmasters, winking

Use A Pause To Make Your Next Speech Even Better

November 7, 2023 by drjim
A pause can be a powerful tool during a speech

Speakers need to understand that by adding periods of silence to their next speech they can do a better job of holding on to their audience’s attention

Categories 6 - Present Tags attention, beginning, benefits of public speaking, calm, conversation, eye contact, importance of public speaking, negotiation, noise, silence, Toastmasters

The Speaking Differences Between Men And Women

October 17, 2023 by drjim
How do men and women speak differently?

Men and women have different styles of speaking and each has advantages and disadvantages so we need to learn both when giving a speech

Categories 6 - Present Tags benefits of public speaking, dominate, importance of public speaking, men, speaking styles, subordinate, Toastmasters, tone, verbosity, women

The Evolution Of Public Speaking

September 12, 2023 by drjim
Changes in public speaking create new challenges for speakers

Technology has allowed speakers to give better speeches and reach more people but we need to be careful to not let technology stand in between us and our audience

Categories 6 - Present Tags audio tape, benefits of public speaking, importance of public speaking, megaphone, microphone, polished, television, Toastmasters, tweetability, Twitter

How Can Millennials Give A Good Speech?

August 22, 2023 by drjim
Millennials need to learn how to unplug themselves in order to give a good speech

Millennial speakers need to work to develop their face-to-face skills in order to be able to deliver good speeches

Categories 6 - Present Tags benefits of public speaking, concise, face-to-face, forethought, importance of public speaking, millennial, prepared, present, responsive, Toastmasters

Preparing To Deal With A Speaking Disaster

August 8, 2023 by drjim
Disasters do happen, will you be ready when they strike?

Speakers need to understand that speaking disasters can occur at any time and we need to be prepared to deal with them when they arrive

Categories 6 - Present Tags attitude, benefits of public speaking, control, disaster, flexibility, importance of public speaking, interruption, opportunities, relaxed, storms, Toastmasters

The Power Of Enthusiasm In A Speech

June 27, 2023 by drjim
It turns out that enthusiasm is important when giving a speech

When we give a speech we want our enthusiasm to be visible to our audience and so we need to do things to let it show

Categories 6 - Present Tags benefits of public speaking, body language, confidence, delight, descriptive, enthusiasm, importance of public speaking, props, Toastmasters, words

The Power Of Prezi

June 13, 2023 by drjim
Prezi offers speakers new options for capturing an audience's attention

When speakers are considering using software to create supporting material for a speech, they might want to consider using Prezi

Categories 6 - Present Tags benefits of public speaking, connections, handouts, images, importance of public speaking, keynote, PowerPoint, prezi, Toastmasters, videos, zoomable
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