Speaking Skills Definition and Typesppt.pptx

Speaking Skills- "Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel."

1. Speaking Skills Mrs. S. Deivalakshmi Assistant Professor Department of EFL Faculty of Science and Humanities SRM Institute of Science and Technology

2. Speaking skills are defined as the skills which allow us to communicate effectively. They give us the ability to convey information verbally and in a way that the listener can understand.  Good speaking skills are essential for effective communication in personal, professional, and academic settings.

3. Steps To Follow In Presenting A Good Speech Understand Your Audience : Define Your Purpose Organize Your Content Use Engaging Openings Develop Your Main Points Use Visual Aids Practice Delivery Work on Your Voice Use Body Language Conclude Strongly Handle Questions Seek Feedback

4. Techniques To Improve Speaking Listen. The first step in improving your speaking skills is actually working on your listening Imitate Read Reflect Prepare Speak Practice

5. Stratégies For Effective Verbal Communication Focus on the issue, not the person. Be genuine Empathize rather than remain detached Be flexible towards others. Value yourself and your own experiences Use affirming responses

6. Barriers in Effective Speaking Lack of Confidence Limited Vocabulary Poor Pronunciation : Nervousness and Anxiety Cultural and Linguistic Differences Limited Exposure to the Language Language Interference

7. "To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks." - Ben Jonson

8. "Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." -Ralph Waldo Emerson