Video and Multimedia
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Video
- Impromptu Speaking
Impromptu Speaking
Description: This presentation teaches how to confidently speak when you’re put on the spot to speak without preparation time.
- Manuscript Reading
“Choosing a Speech Delivery Method: Manuscript Speaking”
Description: The instructor explains how to outline a manuscript speech.
- Work on Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery
Public Speaking Tips: Body Language
Description: This presentation explains how body language in speeches makes a big impression on the audience. She includes tips to improve your body language.
Audio
- Refine, Practice, and Refine
“Speech Rehearsal: Importance and Process”
Description: Speech rehearsal is as important as writing the speech. This audio link emphasizes the importance of rehearsal and follows with some presentation tips.
- Styles of Delivery
“Four Types of Speech Delivery: Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Manuscript & Memorized”
Description: The speaker discusses which type of speech delivery is appropriate for each circumstance.
- Impromptu Speaking
“Impromptu Speaking: how to Be Prepared Without Preparing in Impromptu Speaking”
Description: The speaker explains how to be prepared without preparing.
Web Resources
- Manuscript Reading
“Manuscript Speaking”
Description: The brief article outlines how to make a manuscript speech a success.
- Impromptu Speaking
- “Impromptu Speech with Little or No Time To Prepare”
Description: This article includes tips to avoid panic and embarrassment when asked to speak without notice.
- Speaking from Memory
“Speaking from Memory”
Description: This article highlights how to deliver a speech from memory so that you appear natural and relatable to the audience.