Oral Communication: Preparing for the Speech

Preparing for the Speech and Delivering It UNIT 8 ORAL COMMUNICATION Learning Objectives a. Determine the physical and vocal aspects of speech delivery. b. Apply the rules and conventions orally interpreting a particular speech. c. Appreciate the importance of expressi...

Preparing for the Speech and Delivering It UNIT 8 ORAL COMMUNICATION Learning Objectives a. Determine the physical and vocal aspects of speech delivery. b. Apply the rules and conventions orally interpreting a particular speech. c. Appreciate the importance of expressing emotions effectively, showing sincerity and building a connection with the audience. Recap… What did we discuss last meeting? Overview A. Tips to Polish Your Speech B. Guidelines for Delivering Your Speech C. Principles of Speech Delivery D. Tips for Effective Oral Delivery A. Polish your Speech 1. Use Parallel Construction Use the same pattern of words for similar ideas. This makes your speech clearer and more interesting. Example: “To succeed, we must plan carefully, act boldly, and learn continuously.” uses the same structure, making it easier for the audience to understand. A. Polish your Speech 2. Infuse elements of poetry a. Rhyme Example: Educators have been doing a lot of rethinking. They have been mulling over reprogramming. b. Alliteration – repetition of the consonant sound or letter at the beginning of words in a phrase Example: “Lively little lass” A. Polish your Speech 2. Infuse elements of poetry c. Simile comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as” Example: Bad English is like an unpressed suit. d. Metaphor direct comparison and without the use of “like” or “as” Example: Eyes are the windows to the soul. Her mind is a whirlwind of thoughts. A. Polish your Speech 3. Pair Antonyms Example:"We should always be moving forward, never falling behind." 4. Charge Up Your Presentation with Active Voice Passive: "In delivering a speech, the audience should be informed of the guest speaker's achievements." Active: "In delivering a speech, let the audience hear about the guest speaker's achievements." A. Polish your Speech 5. Repeat the Key Words The 11th Commandment is thou shall listen with your ears, eyes, and heart. Listen not only to the words spoken but also for the meanings behind the words. God gave us two ears and only one mouth for us to listen more and speak less.  A. Polish your Speech 6. Break up a lengthy sentence into short sentences Lengthy: “A recent study by the United Nations Labor Organizations reveals that "workers worldwide confront, as never before, an array of new organizational structures and processes layoffs, mergers, short-term contracts, higher productivity demands, and downsizing which affect the workers’ mental health.” Shortened "A recent study by the United Nations Labor Organizations reveals that workers worldwide are facing new challenges. They confront new organizational structures and processes like layoffs, mergers, and short-term contracts. Higher productivity demands and downsizing also affect workers. These changes are impacting their mental health as never before." A. Polish your Speech 7. Keep Your Sentences Simple and Clear Remove unnecessary words and make your ideas easy to understand. Example: Indirect: “Benefit in business doesn’t just mean making a good product or having a special feature. It’s not about getting famous people to endorse it either. These are just extras. The real benefit is solving customers' problems.” Direct (Simple): “Benefit in business means solving customers' problems.” A. Polish your Speech 8. Use Vivid Verbs Choose stronger verbs to make your sentences more engaging. Example: Pale: “Some companies strive for the pinnacle of excellence by working hard.” Vivid (Simple): “Some companies climb to excellence by working hard.” A. Polish your Speech 9. Avoid Unnecessary or "Empty" Words Remove words that don’t add value to make your sentence stronger, clearer and more direct. Example: Weak: “We have come to an agreement to introduce new products.” Forceful: “We agreed to introduce new products.” A. Polish your Speech 10. Use simple words Example: Foreign students have to acclimatize themselves to the life in the Philippines. (Complex) Foreign students have to adjust to the life in the Philippines (Simple) 11. Use specific statements Example: Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. (Abstract) If you are enthusiastic, you become resourceful- you work harder and better, become productive, and eventually achieve your goals in life. (Concrete) A. Polish your Speech 12. Use gender-neutral, gender-free, or non-sexist language Gender- neutral words are words that can be applied to both males and females. The use of gender-neutral words shows equality of the sexes in a society where men and women share equal opportunities, responsibilities, rights, and privileges. Example: Firefighter instead of Fireman Police officer instead of Police man Server instead of Waiter/Waitress Here are some guidelines to avoid sexist speaking: 1. Use both male and female pronouns together. Sexist: Ask the teacher his telephone number. Non-sexist: Ask the teacher his/her telephone number. 2. Use an article to replace the sexist his. Sexist: Someone has to bring his video camera. Non-Sexist: Someone has to bring a video camera. B. Deliver your Speech 1. Pay special attention to your voice, articulation, accentuation, pronunciation, and pace. 2. Make eye contact with your audience. 3. Use visual aids as a supplement, not a replacement for speaking. 4. Make your speech sound conversational. 5. Take pauses when you read. 6. Avoid too many gestures. C. Principles of Speech Delivery Principle #1 - Perception: Focus on connecting with your audience rather than trying to be perfect. Principle #2 - Perfection: Mistakes are part of the process—your audience won’t notice them as much as you think. Principle #3 - Visualization: If you can imagine it, you can confidently express it. Principle #4 - Discipline: Consistent practice leads to improvement. Principle #5 - Description: Make your message personal and relatable. Principle #6 - Inspiration: Speak with the intention D. Tips for Effective Oral Delivery 1.Make a good set of notes you can follow at a glance, and PRACTICE your presentation. 2.Dress for the occasion and tidy yourself up. 3.Arrange the environment to suit your presentation and get rid of distractions. 4.Check the operation of audiovisual equipment before your presentation. 5.Make sure your notes and other materials are in proper order before you begin. D. Tips for Effective Oral Delivery 6.Get rid of any gum or food you might have in your mouth. 7.Stand or sit up straight with your weight balanced. 8.Make eye contact before you start to speak, as you normally do in beginning a conversation. 9.Don’t start with “um” or “okay”. 10.Talk to your listeners as if you are having a conversation with them. 11.Use your voice expressively and meaningfully. 12.Use your body expressively and meaningfully. END OF PRESENTATION THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!