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Speech development
Explain the following points to develop speech.
- Content
- Speaking Presentation
- Useful phrases and vocabulary
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Solution
(A) Content
- Greeting and introduction of the topic
- Exposition of main theme/clarity of message/organised thoughts and ideas.
- Moral and practical application with examples.
- Conclusion
(B) Speaking Presentation
- Verbal clarity- pronunciation of words, voice modulation and projection.
- Presentation/Speaking style -mannerism, audience eye contact, ability to keep the audience engaged.
- Confidence -gestures and expressions, stage courage.
(C) Useful phrases and vocabulary
- It’s pleasure to see you all/I am happy to see you today/It’s good to see you all here.
- Today’s topic is /My talk is about /My topic is
- The purpose /aim of this speech.
- I will focus on one /two/three major issues.
- If you have any question, feel free to ask me.
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