How to Increase Public Speaking Ability?

memberofthevrwc
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:29:27 +0000

Take it from someone who has done public speaking and debating quite a bit: The best thing you can do if you are nervous is to TAKE IT SLOW. If you are reading a prepared speech, read it slowly (but not too slowly) so that you can make sure you aren’t slurring words. If you come across a word that you can’t pronounce, just go with it. Especially if it is a difficult/not-often-used word or phrase (i.e. political, medical, and other types of jargon) chances are no one will realize you made the mistake. The worst thing you can do is acknowledge you made a mistake by stopping, looking around, or trying to pronounce the word again. Just keep moving with an air of confidence and you will be fine.