Video and Multimedia

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Video 

  1. Impromptu Speaking  
    Impromptu Speaking 
    Description:  This presentation teaches how to confidently speak when you’re put on the spot to speak without preparation time.
     
  2. Manuscript Reading 
    “Choosing a Speech Delivery Method:  Manuscript Speaking” 
    Description:  The instructor explains how to outline a manuscript speech.
     
  3. 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

  1. 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.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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

  1. Manuscript Reading 
    “Manuscript Speaking” 
    Description:  The brief article outlines how to make a manuscript speech a success.
     
  2. Impromptu Speaking
  3. “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.
     
  4. 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.