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Let’s talk about public speaking
April 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST
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Discussion Topics
Overcoming fear and nervousness
- What is public speaking? Do you consider speaking in front of people that you know public speaking (e.g. family gathering)?
- Do you fear public speaking? What strategies do you use to calm your nerves before giving a public speech?
- Is there a difference between public speaking and conversation- both involve speakers and audiences?
- What types of public speaking can you think of (e.g. to persuade, to motivate, etc.)? Have you ever given any of those?
- Do you think that humour has a place in public speaking? Why or why not?
Crafting and delivering effective speeches
- What are the most important elements of a successful public speech?
- Have you ever given a speech that didn’t go as well as you had hoped? What did you learn from that experience?
- What techniques do you use to keep your audience engaged during a speech?
- Have you ever given a speech in a language other than your native one? If so, what were the challenges you faced?
- What advice would you give to someone who is nervous about giving their first public speech?
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