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4 Tips on how to get better in public speaking Quora knows best - For English learners and others
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- Language Learning
Quora Link:
https://qr.ae/pNbstB
Full transcript of the answer:
Being in speech team back in high school and college has truly paid off in respect to developing a powerful speaking voice.
Through my participation in speech team, I learned countless snippets on how to be a good speaker. Here a some that just stuck in my head:
1. Practice: Practice is key. But not just any practice, perfect practice. My speech coach would always tell me - perfect practice makes perfect. So practice while noting down the things that you need to fix. Practice in a setting where you normally would need to use your speaking voice. For instance, use opportunities such as dinners, small introductions, family parties, etc as places where you can test out your speaking skills. Practicing in such occasions will truly help you in the future.
2. Listen to yourself: I would oftentimes record myself saying a speech or reading a speech. It would help me listen to my mistakes and work on things I needed to improve on. Enunciation is key and listening to yourself will help point out key areas where you lack enunciation. How can anyone else understand you if you don't understand yourself? Also, practice in front of a mirror. A good speaking voice is not only sound but mannerisms as well. By standing in front of a mirror, you can study yourself and again, note down your mannerisms - hand gestures/eye contact.
3. Take up every opportunity to talk: I would read everything and anything out load - such as shampoo bottles or cereal boxes - literally, anything and everything. Also, jump to the occasion when you need to read something out loud to a group of people. Or times where you need to make a small speech in a small setting - these are all ideal places to practice and hone your speaking skills.
4. Be confident: confidence is key. If you believe in yourself, you can do anything. Speaking is an art and you need to be an artist. As an artist, the first person to recognize the beauty of your work is you - so be confident in yourself.
Link to the Quora answer:
https://qr.ae/pNbsnK
myfluentpodcast@gmail.com
Quora Link:
https://qr.ae/pNbstB
Full transcript of the answer:
Being in speech team back in high school and college has truly paid off in respect to developing a powerful speaking voice.
Through my participation in speech team, I learned countless snippets on how to be a good speaker. Here a some that just stuck in my head:
1. Practice: Practice is key. But not just any practice, perfect practice. My speech coach would always tell me - perfect practice makes perfect. So practice while noting down the things that you need to fix. Practice in a setting where you normally would need to use your speaking voice. For instance, use opportunities such as dinners, small introductions, family parties, etc as places where you can test out your speaking skills. Practicing in such occasions will truly help you in the future.
2. Listen to yourself: I would oftentimes record myself saying a speech or reading a speech. It would help me listen to my mistakes and work on things I needed to improve on. Enunciation is key and listening to yourself will help point out key areas where you lack enunciation. How can anyone else understand you if you don't understand yourself? Also, practice in front of a mirror. A good speaking voice is not only sound but mannerisms as well. By standing in front of a mirror, you can study yourself and again, note down your mannerisms - hand gestures/eye contact.
3. Take up every opportunity to talk: I would read everything and anything out load - such as shampoo bottles or cereal boxes - literally, anything and everything. Also, jump to the occasion when you need to read something out loud to a group of people. Or times where you need to make a small speech in a small setting - these are all ideal places to practice and hone your speaking skills.
4. Be confident: confidence is key. If you believe in yourself, you can do anything. Speaking is an art and you need to be an artist. As an artist, the first person to recognize the beauty of your work is you - so be confident in yourself.
Link to the Quora answer:
https://qr.ae/pNbsnK
myfluentpodcast@gmail.com
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