While both the speech and the presentation have the exact same layout – opening, development, and closing – they are two different formats, requiring two different types of delivery. More than likely, you will read a speech. A presentation, on the other hand, should never be read. It is spoken.

Speeches are much more formal and tend to be shorter than the presentation. The latter often includes visual aids which are not typically found with a speech. President Obama...

Can't you seem to understand why do always feel nervous when you're going to deliver a speech in public? Do you want to finally conquer your fear in public speaking because you don't want o embarrass yourself in front of the public any longer whenever you're going to deliver a speech? Having fear in public speaking are normal for some other people. However, if you fear speaking in public, it could be one of the reasons why you won't be able to achieve your goals. Don't worry because I...

Can't you seem to relax for the past few days now because you're going to deliver a speech in the next few weeks? Are you afraid that you might be embarrassed in delivering the speech because you have been always scared when it comes to public speaking? If you are one of the many people who have phobia in public speaking, then you better learn how to conquer your fear before it can take its toll in your life. Don't worry too much because I will share with you some tips on how you can...

The last thing you want in public speaking is to leave your audience abruptly hanging without the knowledge that you have concluded. In my previous article, I discussed the need for signaling the end of your talk. The 2nd criterion, however, involves reinforcing your central idea.

The most common closings are:

1. Briefly Summarizing Your Development.

If you have a few subtopics, then you could end your speech or presentation by briefly listing those subtopics which all...

Do notice any problem in your voice when you speak? Do you like the way your voice sounds when you do a recoding? If not, then you are like the thousands of other people who are not stratified with their voice, and need take a " Speaking Voice Training ".

Speaking voice training! What is this all about? Well, as you may already know, the society we live in today, encourages people to judge you taking into account so many different factors. Your age, your skin tone,...

Some people are terrified just by the thought of public speaking; other people are nervous right before and during the opening of their speech or presentation. Is there a difference between the two? Most definitely.

Fear is debilitating while I find nervousness to be a blessing. Webster's Dictionary defines fear as "an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger."

In public speaking, those who experience true fear have difficulty...

When you think of Fran Drescher in her role asThe Nanny, what thought first comes to mind? Her beauty or her nasal voice? For many people, their first thought is her whiny voice which, over time, can be quite annoying, even nerve-wracking, for her listeners. While Drescher's infamous sound is typical of some who live in North Jersey or one of the five boroughs of New York City, nasality doesn't just affect those in the Big Apple or the Garden State! Nasality is found in many regions of...

You will benefit at the beginning of your speech if you free yourself from two misconceptions:

1. Effective speakers are born, not made; it is hopeless to try being one if you were not gifted with a God-given ability.
2. For most people, fear and nervousness are impossible to overcome; it is useless to even try.

Let’s take a look at each of these false assumptions.

Are Good Speakers Born and Not Made?

You don’t actually believe...

There’s a very popular addition to the language around at the moment.  It is used by a majority of speakers from TV and radio presenters, public speakers and possibly members of your family.

It is unfortunately taking over all our conversations and threatening to destroy clear and concise communication.  It will double the amount of time that it takes to deliver a simple message and its overuse can affect the ability of our listeners to understand our...

To entertain is to amuse, to catch interest, or to please. An entertained audience is more receptive to any stimulus. Their minds are open and the audience will take anything the speaker has in store for them. Therefore, entertainment is an essential element in speech delivery.

What does it take to entertain a crowd? Do you have to be funny? Do you have to be enthusiastic?

There is no definite manner on how to become entertaining. There can be a lot of ways but I'll just...