Public #speaking Skills - More Steps

More steps in the public speaking skills of preparation and practice are;-

9. Prepare a brief outline to use when practicing and giving your speech. This should include only the main points and ideas of your speech. They are their to help if you get stuck.

10. Practice your speech in the way you are to give your speech.

There are basically 3 ways that you can give a speech and practice them. There is a 4th way known as impromptu speaking where you speak off the cuff. (You can't practice this, although people do to give the appearance of impromptu speaking)

1. Read your speech - this is normally not the best way to give a speech because it is difficult to connect with the audience and most people are not good at reading aloud