Unit 7: Getting down to it

Topic outline

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  BADGE – Becoming a Digital Global Engineer

  
  

  • MODULE: Public speaking
    

    Unit 7. Getting down to it

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  Objectives

  • After studying this unit you will be able to:

    1. give a presentation in a clear, enthusiastic and appropriate way;
    2. make practical notes that will really help with the delivery of your speech;
    3. rehearse your speech paying attention to details.

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  Discussion questions

  • 1. Do you remember hearing any speeches that you liked because of their style? What elements drew your attention?
    2. In your field of study or work, how important is it to be precise when you speak? Think of situations in which careless wording may result in misunderstandings.
    3. Have you ever heard foreigners speaking your native tongue? What did you notice most about the way they spoke?

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  Did you know?

  • 1. The elements of the speech preparation that we have discussed so far are:
    • Selecting the topic
    • Understanding your audience
    • Choosing the purpose of your speech and a particular pattern
    • Formulating the main idea
    • Gathering and organizing the material to be used
    • Writing the outline and working on the three main parts of your speech
    
    
    2. All of the above refer to what you are going to say. Now it is time to think about how you are going to say it.
    3. It does not matter if you are going to speak in your native tongue or in a foreign language. In order to give an interesting public presentation, you need to use language that is clear and appropriate to the topic, audience and occasion. Moreover, to make the speech memorable, you should use phrases that are expressive.
    4. While most people understand basic sayings and stereotypes, it is better to avoid them while speaking. The presentation becomes stilted and sounds artificial with too many of these, and they do not usually enhance your speech at all.

    
    

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  Reading

  • Getting down to it: the language of your speech, the preparation of notes and rehearsal Book
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  Activities

  • Activity 1 Page
  • Activity 2 Page
  • Activity 3 Page
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  Further practice

  • Exercise 1 Page
  • Exercise 2 Page
  • Exercise 3 Page
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  Bibliography and references

  • 1. 3 Speeches to Inspire Your Own Public Speaking retrieved from https://blog.dce.harvard.edu/professional-development/3-speeches-inspire-your-own-public-speaking.
    2. Anderson, C., TED Talks, The official TED Guide to Public Speaking, Mariner Books, Boston, New York, 2017.
    3. Bradbury, A., Successful Presentation Skills, Kogan Page, 2010.
    4. Porter, P., Grant, M., Communicating Effectively in English, Heinle & Heinle, 1992.
    5. Reagan, R., The Space Shuttle "Challenger" Tragedy Address, 1986, retrieved from americanrehetoric.com.
    6. Verderber, R., Verderber, K.S., and Sellnow, D. D., The Challenge of Effective Speaking, 15th ed., Cengage Learning, 2011.

    
    

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