英语演讲技巧与题目

公共演讲策略

Strategies in Public Speaking

1) Achieving Your Speaking Goals

Whenever you speak to people, the goals you are attempting to achieve are as follows: First, express your thoughts and ideas!

To achieve this point, you must:

?Know the topic goals well, identify your goal

?Organize your thoughts before speaking,

?Try to keep things down to 3 major points.

Second, satisfy the listener or audience

Important factors to remember in obtaining listener satisfaction are:

Speak with confidence, speak with clarity, and get the audience to participate.

2) Preparation Is Key!

What is the purpose of our speech? To inform?To persuade?To entertain?

Once you know the general purpose of your speech you can begin to prepare for your speech.

Six-Step Preparation

?Step1- Select a topic for your speech

◆Use the audience centered approach to select your topic.

?Step2- Compose your specific purpose statement, central idea, and main points. (e.g.)

◆Use the audience centered approach as you compose this.

?Step3- Research your speech

◆Internet resources, library (use effective methods)

?Step4- Writing your speech script

◆Use the basic informative outline to organize materials.

◆Use supporting materials that are: pertinent, varied, sufficient, detailed, and

appropriate.

?Step5- Select visual aids to ensure a successful speech

◆Guidelines and tips for using visual aids.

?Step6- Practicing your speech

◆Practice makes perfect.

◆In effective way.

3) Deliver with Confidence

The time comes, and you just present the right things in the right place at the right time. Keep in mind that you should:

* Have a backup, in case you forget what you want to say

* Use your scriptor notes

* Reduce anxiety by taking a breath

* Use a positive approach

* Use suitable facial expressions and b ody language

▲Preparation is Everything!

With good preparation and planning you will be totally confident and less nervous. And your audience will feel your confidence. Your audience, too, will be confident. They will be confident in you. And this will give you control. Control of your audience and of your speech. With control, you will be in charge and your audience will listen positively to your message.

演讲基本结构

1.Basic Structure of A Successful Speech

A well-organized speech with a clear structure is easier for the audience to follow. It is therefore more effective. You should organize the points you wish to make in a logical order most speeches are organized in three parts, followed by questions.

1) The beginning of the speech

A. Introduction 简单介绍

Let everyone know when you begin the presentation. If possible, don’ t start until

everyone has sat down and you have their full attention.

Welcome your audience：Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

B. Introduce your subject介绍主题

I am going to talk today about…

The purpose of my presentation is to introduce our new range of …

C. Explain the structure of your speech说明演讲结构

Explain how you have organized the presentation at the beginning, so your audience knows what to expect.

To start with I’ll describe the progress made this year. Then I’ll mention some of the problems we’ve encountered and how we overcame them. After that I’ll consider the possibilities for further growth next year. Finally, I’ll summarize my presentatio n before concluding with some recommendations.

D. Explain rules for questions说明提问规则

Do feel free to interrupt me if you have any questions.

I’ll try to answer all of your questions after the presentation.

I plan to keep some time for questions after the presentation.

2) The Middle of the Speech

The main part of your presentation will probably consist of several different points to highlight your message, present the subject itself.

*To begin a topic or point:

“So, to start with, I’d like to talk about…”

“The first problem today is that…”

“Let’s go to the first topic…”

*To finish a topic or point:

“That’s all that I have to say about that.”

“The above is my understanding of…”

“Just now we have covered the point of…”

*To begin a new topic or point:

“Now, let’s turn to…”“OK, we’ll move on to…”

“The next point I’d like to make is…”

“I’d like to continue now by looking at…”

3) The End of the Speech

A conclusion should:

? Inform the audience that you are about to finish

? Summarize the main points

? Leave the audience with something to remember

·summarize your speech

“To conclude/In conclusion…” “To sum up…”

Finally, may I remind you of some of the main points we’ve considered.

To summarize, then, we expect to see a marked increase in online profit this quarter. ·thank your audience

“Many thanks for your attention.”

“May I thank you all for being such an attentive audience.”

·invite questions

“Are there any questions?”“Do you have any questions?”

“Can I answer any questions?”

演讲参考题目

1. My Definition of Success

2. How to prepare for a job interview?

3. When East Meets West

4. A person who has influenced my life

5. Travel

6. Music

7. True friendship

8. Responsibilities of college students

9. Learn to walk before you can run

10. Save Our Earth

11. If I had a time machine