SPEECH IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

Rationale. Public speaking is a common source of stress for everyone. Many of us would like to avoid this problem entirely, but this is hard to do. Whether we work alone or with large numbers of people, eventually we will need to speak in public to get certain tasks accomplished. And if we want to be leaders or achieve anything meaningful in our lives, we will often need to speak to groups, large and small, to be successful.

This task however does not have to be a stressful activity if one has a better understanding of at least the basic principles of public speaking. If you keep these key principles in mind, speaking in public will soon become an invigorating and satisfying experience for you.

Objectives.
   · To review and become familiar with the sounds of the English Language
   · To fully apply basic public speaking techniques
   · To gain some level of personal and professional speaking confidence

Who should attend. The program is especially designed for employees or representatives of companies who will need to speak in public to get tasks accomplished.

Outline
Day 1
  I. Review and drill of vowel and consonant sounds
         Objective: To be familiar with the proper pronunciation of the vowel and
                         consonant sounds of the English language.
       * Introduction of the Vowel Triangle
       * Individual recitation of the Vowel Triangle
       * Oral recitation of vowel exercises
       * Oral reading exercises with special emphasis on vowel sounds
       * Introduction of Consonant Sounds
       * Oral reading exercises with special emphasis on consonant sounds

Day 2
  II. Introduction of Effective Body Language and Speaking Voice Techniques
         Objective: To be aware of the effective use of body language and vocal
                         variety in oral presentations.
       * Group Dynamics
       * Discussion on Body Language
       * Group Dynamics on Body Language
       * Delivery of short oral presentations with evaluation
       * Discussion on Vocal Variety
       * Oral reading exercises with application of vocal variety

Day 3
   III. Videotaped Oral Presentation with Evaluation
           Objective: To apply the proper use of vowel and consonant sounds, body
                           language and effective vocal variety in a 15-minute oral
                           presentation.
       * Presentation of 15 minute oral presentation
       * Evaluation of each of the 15- minute presentation

Duration: 24 hours