Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Poll

Are you comfortable speaking in front of people?

What is PUBLIC SPEAKING?

Public Speaking

• Basically, it's a presentation that's given live before an audience.

• The goal of the speech may be to educate, entertain, or influence the listeners.

• Also called oratory or oration

• Public speaking is commonly understood as formal, face-to-face, speaking of a single person to a group of listeners.

Poll

Do you agree that we are doing public speaking almost everyday?

Speaking Situations

• Personal

• Professional

Personal Public Speaking

A family member addresses his or her family on family events or celebrations (dinners, birthday, family reunions, weddings, etc.)

Professional Public Speaking

An employee presents a report to his or her superiors

Poll

Can we consider reporting to class a public speaking?

Multiple Choice

In what speaking situation does reporting to class falls?

• Personal speaking situation

• Professional speaking situation

Watch the video on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShavGuo0_E

Additional Tips

• Focus on your goal

• Relax

• Prepare well

• Practice

• Interact with the audience

Poll

Do you agree that we are doing public speaking almost everyday?