It's the class college students dread the most; something that makes stomachs a little queasy when looking over a course schedule. It's Public Speaking 101 (or Speech 101, or any other creative, less frightening, name the school may have come up with). It probably didn't make the list of things you were excited about doing this semester. However, it's now a requirement at the majority of schools, so if you want to graduate and move on to the real world, you're going to have to get it done sooner or later.
Not everyone is born with natural public speaking abilities. In fact, most of us really do suck at it when we first start (kind of like snowboarding or playing Halo). So, when walking into your speech class this semester don't go in thinking you're expected to be perfect; most people around you are just as nervous and inexperienced. Just do what's asked of you and aim to get better.Personally I think one of the best ways to prepare for a class like this is to take advice from those who have been through it before. So, prior to giving you my pointers, I'd like to share the thoughts and opinions of some colleagues and former students when I asked what they would say to those of you taking public speaking this semester:
You have to be aware that some courses on public speaking are based mostly from books, theories and other people's subjective experiences. You should consider taking a training course that will recognize your own thought processes and creativity, and not something simply based on books or theory. You are unique, and should develop your own style of public speaking.
Gaining confidence on stage. Confidence is weapons that can make your audiences sense you have the authority to reach out to them. If you have the confidence, you have the power to be in control. If you don't have it, your audience will also feel that you are not ready to take the lead.Learning how you can organize your thoughts instantly. You will learn the basic knowledge on how to enhance the flow of logic into your brain and delivering interesting messages instantaneously that the audience can be able to listen and build curiosity in whatever things you say.Learning how to maintain your poise, coolness and judgment in times of stress are also some of the things you will learn from public speaking classes. You need to be good in these aspects because questions will usually be directed to you regarding your topics so you need to be armed, cool and have a clear mind all the time.
Thinking back to my first speech class I wish I had a few tips like these to ease my anxiety. The suggestions above are excellent, and I thank all of the individuals who were kind enough to contribute to this article. I have taken their suggestions and added some of my own thoughts based on my own experiences as both a student and professor. I hope you find them helpful: Pick the Right Professor.Notice this doesn't say pick the "easiest" professor. You want to pick the professor that has a style best suited to your learning ability. Some professors are a little bit more laid back in their approach, but if you know you need more of a push to get things done, then that kind of person probably isn't best for you. If you're anxious and uncomfortable, pick a professor that makes you feel at ease in some way. The first day of the semester is key for deciding if the teacher and environment is a good fit for you; so make sure you pay attention, listen to details about the class and what is expected of you.
Don't give up trying; you will definitely get it with the right support. Just look for the courses that will nurture that passionate public speaker already within you!When it comes to effectively delivering a speech in front of an audience, skills need to be developed and what can help you with this is a public speaking school. Majority of those who have tried at delivering one yet failed along with those with extremely sensitive nerves for social interactions would truly find this a very difficult task to confront. There could be two ways to meet this task where one is through attending classes with other people of the same predicament to work on and another is by working on your own.
Read Your Syllabus Carefully.A lot of students go into the first class hoping to get the syllabus and leave early. Some don't even pay attention to what's in it. The syllabus is an important contract between you and your professor. It goes over everything that's expected of you. You can plan ahead for how many speeches you will have to give, and how heavily each will be graded. If you're unsure of something, or an item on the syllabus makes you feel anxious talk to the professor after the first class. Never wait until the end of the semester to bring up concerns that you can address right away.
Try To Have Fun.When you're permitted to select your own topic for a speech choose subjects you enjoy and understand; ones that make you feel comfortable. It's okay to pick something you're already knowledgeable about, but chances are you will still be required to go get outside information. It doesn't make sense to pick a difficult topic to try to impress the professor, only to mispronounce words or get your facts wrong. A lot of professors will also implement activities to get you acclimated to being in front of the class. Many of them can be fun, if you keep an open mind. As to whether or not you'll be thrown into the fire and have to speak during the first meeting, that's up to each individual professor. I wasn't so kind; if you were in my class you were speaking from the first day on.
When you get into a public speaking school it is important you come prepared and it helps to practice the mirror technique. Be sure that you continue with it at home even when initial classroom lessons have progressed for you to benefit from those lessons. Lessons should work to improve speaking techniques along with confronting your need to rid of anxiety and for the best results, both parts of the method in public speaking should work together. In the beginning you may need to work with a variety of speeches to determine your strength. With this, humorous and serious materials are not excluded.
Anticipate your audience. Any information that you can gather ahead of time on your audience will help you tailor your speech to their needs.Videotape or record your presentation. It's remarkable how much you can learn from courses in public speaking and when watching your own speech later. This will help you make adjustments if you are speaking too fast, using pauses inappropriately, or making other mistakes that you might not be aware of at the time.The best courses in public speaking allow students to work at their own pace. This is why speaking courses that are downloadable can be so helpful, as they often include speaking tips and techniques available from public speaking experts.
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Not everyone is born with natural public speaking abilities. In fact, most of us really do suck at it when we first start (kind of like snowboarding or playing Halo). So, when walking into your speech class this semester don't go in thinking you're expected to be perfect; most people around you are just as nervous and inexperienced. Just do what's asked of you and aim to get better.Personally I think one of the best ways to prepare for a class like this is to take advice from those who have been through it before. So, prior to giving you my pointers, I'd like to share the thoughts and opinions of some colleagues and former students when I asked what they would say to those of you taking public speaking this semester:
You have to be aware that some courses on public speaking are based mostly from books, theories and other people's subjective experiences. You should consider taking a training course that will recognize your own thought processes and creativity, and not something simply based on books or theory. You are unique, and should develop your own style of public speaking.
Gaining confidence on stage. Confidence is weapons that can make your audiences sense you have the authority to reach out to them. If you have the confidence, you have the power to be in control. If you don't have it, your audience will also feel that you are not ready to take the lead.Learning how you can organize your thoughts instantly. You will learn the basic knowledge on how to enhance the flow of logic into your brain and delivering interesting messages instantaneously that the audience can be able to listen and build curiosity in whatever things you say.Learning how to maintain your poise, coolness and judgment in times of stress are also some of the things you will learn from public speaking classes. You need to be good in these aspects because questions will usually be directed to you regarding your topics so you need to be armed, cool and have a clear mind all the time.
Thinking back to my first speech class I wish I had a few tips like these to ease my anxiety. The suggestions above are excellent, and I thank all of the individuals who were kind enough to contribute to this article. I have taken their suggestions and added some of my own thoughts based on my own experiences as both a student and professor. I hope you find them helpful: Pick the Right Professor.Notice this doesn't say pick the "easiest" professor. You want to pick the professor that has a style best suited to your learning ability. Some professors are a little bit more laid back in their approach, but if you know you need more of a push to get things done, then that kind of person probably isn't best for you. If you're anxious and uncomfortable, pick a professor that makes you feel at ease in some way. The first day of the semester is key for deciding if the teacher and environment is a good fit for you; so make sure you pay attention, listen to details about the class and what is expected of you.
Don't give up trying; you will definitely get it with the right support. Just look for the courses that will nurture that passionate public speaker already within you!When it comes to effectively delivering a speech in front of an audience, skills need to be developed and what can help you with this is a public speaking school. Majority of those who have tried at delivering one yet failed along with those with extremely sensitive nerves for social interactions would truly find this a very difficult task to confront. There could be two ways to meet this task where one is through attending classes with other people of the same predicament to work on and another is by working on your own.
Read Your Syllabus Carefully.A lot of students go into the first class hoping to get the syllabus and leave early. Some don't even pay attention to what's in it. The syllabus is an important contract between you and your professor. It goes over everything that's expected of you. You can plan ahead for how many speeches you will have to give, and how heavily each will be graded. If you're unsure of something, or an item on the syllabus makes you feel anxious talk to the professor after the first class. Never wait until the end of the semester to bring up concerns that you can address right away.
Try To Have Fun.When you're permitted to select your own topic for a speech choose subjects you enjoy and understand; ones that make you feel comfortable. It's okay to pick something you're already knowledgeable about, but chances are you will still be required to go get outside information. It doesn't make sense to pick a difficult topic to try to impress the professor, only to mispronounce words or get your facts wrong. A lot of professors will also implement activities to get you acclimated to being in front of the class. Many of them can be fun, if you keep an open mind. As to whether or not you'll be thrown into the fire and have to speak during the first meeting, that's up to each individual professor. I wasn't so kind; if you were in my class you were speaking from the first day on.
When you get into a public speaking school it is important you come prepared and it helps to practice the mirror technique. Be sure that you continue with it at home even when initial classroom lessons have progressed for you to benefit from those lessons. Lessons should work to improve speaking techniques along with confronting your need to rid of anxiety and for the best results, both parts of the method in public speaking should work together. In the beginning you may need to work with a variety of speeches to determine your strength. With this, humorous and serious materials are not excluded.
Anticipate your audience. Any information that you can gather ahead of time on your audience will help you tailor your speech to their needs.Videotape or record your presentation. It's remarkable how much you can learn from courses in public speaking and when watching your own speech later. This will help you make adjustments if you are speaking too fast, using pauses inappropriately, or making other mistakes that you might not be aware of at the time.The best courses in public speaking allow students to work at their own pace. This is why speaking courses that are downloadable can be so helpful, as they often include speaking tips and techniques available from public speaking experts.
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