{"id":3838,"date":"2018-06-27T14:45:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T14:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domyessay.net\/blog\/?p=3838"},"modified":"2018-06-27T14:45:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T14:45:39","slug":"good-speeches-in-english-what-a-puzzled-international-student-should-learn-from-the-best-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.domyessay.net\/blog\/good-speeches-in-english-what-a-puzzled-international-student-should-learn-from-the-best-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Speeches in English: What a Puzzled International Student Should Learn from the Best Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GoodNowadays students are required to have a lot of skills to achieve the desired results in the academic life. One of these skills is the ability to write an effective and clear speech<\/a>. Being an ESL student, you should remember that you\u2018ll come on it sooner or later. So, prepare yourself for this stage in advance if you don\u2019t want to feel nervous while speaking a new language in front of an audience.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve decided to present the key features of good speeches in English. The techniques that we offer in the article are based on the best speakers\u2019 experience, for example, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, John F. Kennedy or Barack Obama. Bear them in mind and create your own public speech.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Structure Your Speech<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re highly recommended to think of the main points you\u2019re going to speak about and keep them in front of your eyes. It is much more effective than to learn the entire speech by heart. Besides, your natural way of speaking is a great way to attract audience\u2019s interest. Put a question to yourself whether you\u2019d be interested if a speaker tried to recollect all that stuff that he or she memorized for a long time? Nobody wants to waste time waiting for what is going to be said next. Enjoy Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s speech, he did a great job at Facebook F8 Developers Conference.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/STm_Lu1X3HY<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Find Places for Speaking Pauses<\/h2>\n

In some cases it is possible that logical pauses in the speech can appear. They are considered an important tool to point out some concepts, to draw listeners\u2019 attention or to allow people to absorb new information during a speech. It\u2019s vital to master the art of the pause. Speech coaches distinguish different types of pauses, for example, in the article \u201cPublic Speaking \u2013 The Importance of The Pause\u201d<\/a><\/u> by Patricia Fripp there are nine types of pauses.<\/p>\n

In Obama\u2019s speeches you can observe these techniques.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/nv9NwKAjmt0<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Keep It Short and Simple<\/h2>\n

John F. Kennedy used this rule during his famous speech \u201cThe Decision to go the Moon\u201d (1961). Your task is to make your phrases easy-to-understand. It concerns your grammar and vocabulary. Making your sentences simple, you can repeat some key issues twice to make your audience keep them in mind. Just like John F. Kennedy did during his speech. https:\/\/youtu.be\/ouRbkBAOGEw<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Be Ready to Use Graphical Tools<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re delivering a speech in front of people who aren\u2019t qualified, for example, in the economic area, you should clarify some special terms. Help them to understand you with the help of different graphical tools. You won\u2019t succeed without visual aids that involve pictures, graphs, charts and the other visual items to support your public presentations.<\/p>\n

TED Talks are accompanied with such visual information that allows to easily follow a speech. Here\u2019s a sample.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/RplnSVTzvnU<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Start Brilliantly<\/h2>\n

Without any doubt, success of your speech depends on your start. Firstly, be confident and calm at the beginning. Imagine you speak to your friend and both of you are interested in the subject and all your fears can be overcome immediately.<\/p>\n

Your introductory part plays a great role in starting brilliantly. You can start with a general question. Utilize pronouns \u2018we\u2019, \u2018us\u2019 to restore the unity during your whole speech. However, don\u2019t overdo with the introduction, pass on to the core of a subject if it is intended to be complex.<\/p>\n

Churchill followed this way of public speaking and his \u201cNow We are Masters of Our Fate\u201d speech is a great example.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/SOQwa73KXbs<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Involve Humour<\/h2>\n

Jokes come in handy if you tend to stir up an audience. As an international student, you should pay close attention to humour of that nation that surrounds you during your studies as each nation has its particular sense of humour. Irony is a less hurtful way to communicate with an audience. If your jokes are emphasized by your sincerity, it will be a plus. Get inspired by Steve Jobs\u2019 speech.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/UF8uR6Z6KLc<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Practice Makes Perfect<\/h2>\n

Most speeches look spontaneous, however, in fact, they were thoroughly planned, polished up during the practice i.e. in the calm atmosphere. Toastmasters International<\/a><\/u>, an organization that is occupied by teaching skills necessary for public speaking, strongly recommends rehearsing a speech prior to presenting it. Use this approach of Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking Darren Tay.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/zpnQqjkd6Ps<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Ways you could practice your speech:<\/strong><\/p>\n