The Complete Public Speaking Course For Beginners

In this lecture, the coach will help you to understand the basis of public speaking using a step by step guide to understand the art of speaking in public better. Besides, the coach will also pitch in some of the importance of public speaking and how it affects people, especially the younger generation, positively. Lastly, the video sums up on the many reasons why one needs to polish his speaking and soft skills, in order for him to elevate his confidence as well as self-esteem level.

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Introduction:

For your first homework, you will introduce yourself about your hobby, ambition, favourite sports, family members and try to have eye contact with your friends. You may use notes during your first homework if you wish.

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Speech Objectives:

1. To deliver a speech in front of your friends or a recorded camera.
2. To understand your current speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the attachment
2. Remark : The given introduction is just a guideline, students are strongly encouraged to come out with your own speech.
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The lecture begins with the coach asking relatable questions to engage more with the viewers.  The lecture then proceeds with the consequences of the usage of eye contact, whether staring at people too long or even avoiding eyes every chance you get. Wrong method of eye contact will result in making your audience uncomfortable and surely affect your presentation negatively. Therefore, the coach proceeds by sharing tips to master the art of keeping great eye contact.

Introduction:

Eye contact shows that you care about your audience! For this homework, you will give a quick introduction about yourself followed by a simple demonstration on how to share eye contact among your audience while being recorded in a video.

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Speech Objectives:

1. To deliver a demonstration speech on the techniques of eye contact in public speaking in front of a recorded camera.
2. To look at least 3 different directions (example: middle, left, then right) while delivering your speech on eye contact.
3. To maintain 3-5 seconds of eye contact for each direction.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Eye contact "PDF" attachments.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come out with your own speech

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In this lecture, the coach will help you to understand the basis of structuring your speech by using a step by step guidance. A speech with good structure is important if you want your audience to understand you! For this lecture, the coach will help you to understand the basis of structuring your speech. Your speech must be well-structured: it must have an Introduction, Body, and Ending together with proper word transitions.

Introduction:

A speech with good structure is important if you want your audience to understand you! For this homework, prepare a complete speech about an experience with your family that you will never forget. Your speech must be well-structured: it must have an Introduction, Body, and Ending together with proper word transitions. Then record a video of yourself presenting your experience. Have fun!

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Speech Objectives:

1. Deliver a well-structured speech.
2. Use transitions, such as connecting words/linkers between two main ideas.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Speech Structure and Transitions "PDF" attachment.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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The next time you’re asked to say a few words with little or no notice, use the PREP framework to structure your speech. When you use PREP, your impromptu speeches will have a sensible structure that your audience can easily follow. This allows you to concentrate on the content and delivery, rather than the order that you say things in. Therefore, this lecture will help student to utilize PREP model to form speech structure.

Introduction:

Coming up with a complete speech is easy if you are using the right method! For this homework, prepare a complete speech about 3 places that you would like to visit. Your speech must apply the PREP method. Then record a video of yourself presenting your speech on the 3 places you would like to visit. Enjoy!

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Speech Objectives:

1. Deliver a speech using the PREP method in the Introduction, Body, and Ending.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the PREP Method "PDF" attachment
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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The lecture begins with the coach's description of common behaviours of speakers on the stage. Then, she proceeds with comparing between two types of speakers on the screen. Through out the video, the coach shares amazing tips and tricks on how to overcome one's low confidence. After all, we believe that great speakers are speakers who talk charmingly with fiery confidence. The video sums up the points mentioned at the very end, engaging more with the students.

Introduction:

Confidence can be built! When you are confident, you will be able to convince others! For this homework, prepare and practice hard for a speech about your role-model or hero/heroin. To appear confident, you need to deliver your speech without a script and smile. Then record a video of yourself presenting your speech. All the best!

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Speech Objectives:

1. Prepare and practice a speech.
2. Deliver the speech without a script.
3. Smile while delivering the speech.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Building Confidence "PDF" attachment.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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Stage fright is common for speakers who are just starting to polish their public speaking skills. Everyone has experienced it one way or the other. Therefore, this lecture aims to discuss further into the mechanics of stage fright, the reason behind it and the ways to avoid it. The coach will share some of the useful tips on how to avoid being so scared on the stage. After all, conquering your fear of presenting on the stage will definitely make you a better speaker.

Introduction:

Public speaking is a common fear because of stage fright! For this homework, talk about stage fright and share your own experience or what you feel about it. Record a video of yourself presenting the speech. All the best!

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Speech Objectives:

1. To face stage fright by sharing about it.
2. To reflect on stage fright experiences or feelings and try to share why it is scary.
3. To hopefully find a way to manage stage fright upon reflection.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Managing Stage Fright "PDF" attachment.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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Your hands are described as the tool of your successful speech based on the lecture given here. In this lecture, the coach aims to equip the students with sufficient tips of the best use of your hands. She shares the different type of hand gestures and also how it impacts the audience differently. As a whole, the lecture aims to provide a better understanding of using your hands as your speaking tool in order to capture the attention of your audience.

Introduction:

Your hands are an important part of speech! The audience had to look at somewhere while you deliver your speech so your hands are used to help enhance your message! For this homework, deliver a speech about your dream house by using either of the Big Three hand gesture types while avoiding bad hand gestures. Record a video of yourself presenting the speech. Have fun!

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Speech Objectives:

1. To learn how to use proper hand gestures when speaking.
2. To use the do’s while avoiding the don’ts of hand gestures.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Hand Gestures "PDF" attachment.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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In this lecture, the coach aims to teach the students more about body language. She revises some of the body language that is commonly done on stage and how they affect your audience as a whole. Even though this lecture is almost the same as the previous one, it showcases a deeper look into your body as a great tool to capture your audience's eyes. To sum it all up, the coach shares some useful tips that can be used to better yourself as a speaker.

Introduction:

Your body speaks! For this homework, memorise the given short story and deliver it by placing your own body gestures into the story. Record a video of yourself telling the short story. Have fun!

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Speech Objectives:

1. To practice how to use proper body language when speaking.
2. To use the do’s while avoiding the don’ts of body language.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Body Language "PDF" attachment.
2. Remark: The given PDF is just a guideline, you are strongly encouraged to come up with your own speech.

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The volume and pace of your voice have a big effect on your audience. A lively, excited voice keeps audiences’ attention. Upon completing this lecture, student will be able to use their voice effectively in presentation such as different pace, tone and volume.

Introduction:

The volume and pace of your voice have a big effect on your audience. A lively, excited voice keeps audiences’ attention! For this homework, if you are beginner, deliver the story "Two friends and the bear" at the right volume and at the right pace without making mistakes. If you are willing to give yourself further challenge: deliver the story “just one small sup” at the right volume and at the right pace without making mistakes. Record a video of yourself telling the story.

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Speech Objectives:

1. To practice how to use proper volume and pace while speaking.
2. Fix any mistakes in volume and pace and improve the quality.

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The volume and pace of your voice have a big effect on your audience. A lively, excited voice keeps audiences’ attention. Upon completing this lecture, student will be able to use their voice effectively in presentation such as different pace, tone and volume.

Introduction:

Pausing creates some time for your audience to understand your speech better! For this homework, refer to the given script, apply well-timed pauses when you notice the following punctuations: full stop (.) means pause for 2 seconds, comma (,) means pause for 1 second, and between (paragraphs) means pause for 3 seconds. Record a video of yourself reading the given script.

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Speech Objectives:

1. To practice how to use proper pauses while speaking.
2. To learn to count time while pausing.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Voice Projection Part 2: Pause "PDF" attachment.

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Introduction:

Pitch can totally change the meaning of your story! For this homework, refer to the story“I didn’t tell her you were sleeping”. Record a video of yourself saying the sentence stressing on a different word in the sentence. Try to notice the differences!

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Speech Objectives:

1. To practice how to use proper pitching while speaking.
2. To understand the meaning behind different pitches.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Voice Projection Part 2: Pitch "PDF" attachment.

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It is good for us to be able to express our feelings properly through our face! Can you tell when someone is angry or sad when that person is delivering a speech? For this lecture, student will understand the importance of facial expression in their speech and understand different facial expressions bring different meanings.

Introduction:

It is good for us to be able to express our feelings properly through our face! Can you tell when someone is angry or sad when that person is delivering a speech? For this homework, refer to the “how do I feel” PDF file and try to guess which emotions were shown by the faces there. Next, record  a video of yourself showing the following emotions: (1) Happy, (2) confused, (3) angry, (4) surprised, and (5) sad. Feel the difference!

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Speech Objectives:

1. To practice how to use facial expressions while speaking.
2. To tell facial expressions apart.

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Guidewords - Facial Expression "PDF" attachment.

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As you begin to prepare for any speech, it’s important to pin down exactly about what you plan to talk. You might have been given a specific topic by your teacher, or you may be simply invited to speak at school assembly where the topic is up to you. Knowing how to carefully select and prepare your topic is an important first step in preparing for a successful speech.

Introduction:

If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail! For this homework, pick one of the three rules of Speech Preparation Techniques and use it to remember the story from the “Speech Preparation PDF”. Record the time taken to completely remember the script. Next, record and upload a video of yourself fully remembering the whole script. You can do it!

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Speech Objectives:

• To practice good speech preparation techniques.

• To improve the ability to remember well!

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Guide:

1. Refer to the Speech Preparation "PDF" attachment.

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